This past Tuesday, the Cake Shop celebrated our third birthday with a Mardi Gras party with live music and a raffle to benefit Green Opportunities’ Kitchen Ready Program.  Heinzelmannchen Brewery in Sylva donated the beer (and stuck around to pour it!) and Sour Grapes donated the wine.  The raffle included amazing gifts from Harvest Records, Honeypot, Marco’s Pizzeria, The Village Witch, and Mark Rosenstein.  Also, Emilou made a pie, and Hannah donated a handmade apron.  Our neighbors that play bluegrass came over and played for us, and there was singing, dancing, drinking and cake.  It was a beautiful evening!

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Last Sunday I had plans to meet my Dad in the mountains of North Georgia to celebrate his 72nd birthday.  Friday morning I got a call from him asking if I would be able to come down a day early to go see Willie Nelson with him in Hiawassee… to which I replied a resounding, “Oh. Hell. Yes.” Continue reading →

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During book tour back in the fall, I had the opportunity to decorate Christmas cupcakes with Johnnie Gabriel, my hometown Cake Lady, one of the featured ladies in the Cake Ladies book, and owner of Gabriel’s Desserts in Marietta, GA.  Johnnie has become a friend to me and my family, and remains an inspiration to me.  I love you, Johnnie!