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I Willie Willie Wuv You.

jodirhoden — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:21:17 +0000

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.”

I love Willie Nelson, and so does my Dad. In fact, for many years, I believed this common love for Willie was indeed our one and only area of common ANYTHING. Fortunately, in my adult years, I’ve come to see my Dad as a friend and mentor, and fortunately, our mutual love for Willie Nelson remains.

We made the above Valentine Cake for Willie Nelson at the Cake Shop. Joel made the cake (Georgia Hummingbird), Lucy iced it, and I decorated it, with icing roses made by Hannah.

When I got to Hiawassee, we had dinner with friends and I gave Dad his birthday cake, a pineapple upside down cake (when I first made my Dad a pineapple upside down cake, it made him cry. Unbeknownst to me, this was the cake his mother made him for his birthday when he was a child).

Soon, we headed down to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds to see the show. It was a beautiful night- cold and clear- and the small auditorium was full of coyboys and punks and elders and fans- mostly mountain folks who were so excited that Willie had come to their little town.

(the part about the alcoholic beverages wasn’t true- the Lyons Club was selling wine and beer)

Willie rocked it for an hour and a half without an intermission- and I was in awe of this 78 year old’s enthusiasm and obvious love for the music and his audience. It was so beautiful. About halfway through the show, in between songs, I made my way to the front of the crowd and placed the cake I had brought on the stage in front of Willie, along with a copy of the Cake Ladies book. Though I didn’t hear it, my friend swears that he heard Willie say, “you brought me a cake.” I hope he enjoyed it…

And the next day was a quiet, relaxing winter day in the mountains with my papa. Happy birthday, Dad! I willie, willie wuv you, too.

Cake Shop 3rd Birthday Mardi Gras Party and Benefit Raffle!

jodirhoden — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:59:55 +0000

more details to come. Love.

Decorating Cupcakes with Johnnie Gabriel on Johnnie Loves to Cook!

jodirhoden — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:22:18 +0000

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!

Cakes!

jodirhoden — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:18:27 +0000

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Special!

jodirhoden — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:53:12 +0000

We are offering our Sweetheart Special again this year for Valentine’s Day!

From February 11th through February 14th, for just $20 plus tax, you can have a 4-inch Sweetheart Cake in the flavor of your choice, delivered to the door of your true love (or your crush) along with a hand-written note, a beautiful hand-made paper flower, and a valentine’s magnet (handmade items by Hannah Dansie of Sugar Two Shoes fame)!

Please call to schedule delivery (additional delivery charge may be applied to folks outside of 28801 or 28806)

We will also be offering cupcakes with valentine’s messages, and we may or may not again feature the Naughty Cupcake Peep Show. Happy Valentine’s Day!