Crumbs Bakery

Everybody who is anybody with a true sweet tooth has probably heard of the famous New York bake shop called "Crumbs". It is the bakery of the stars and has been featured in several magazines, news broadcasts and TV shows. During the summer I convinced Charlie to drive me to his hometown of Glendale so I could see for myself what the hype was all about. Crumbs offers over 50 different cupcakes oozing with creamy filling and topped with a mountain of frosting in a unique and less boring variety of flavors ranging from $3.25-$3.95. . The difference between Crumbs and other bakeshops is their variety. Think about it, the "Courtney Cox" a subtle mint enriched vanilla cake. The "Chocolate covered strawberry" has a strawberry filling with a milk chocolate frosting drizzled with strawberry topping. . Treats ranging from watermelon, to raspberry, lemon, key lime pie, cotton candy, nestle crunch, fluffernutter, the tastes go on and on. If cup cakes are not your cup of tea try one of their delicious cookies or cakes. Crumbs has 5 locations in the Los Angles area, including Glendale, Santa Monica and Calabsas. If your one of the less fortunate who do not reside near a Crumbs bakeshop your in luck becuase they do deliver from their oven to your door, but it will cost you a pretty penny.For more information visit their website at http://www.crumbs.com/about/
Hours 10:00-10:00pm



**5 stars out of 5

Ice Cream Cupcake

I am sure many of you remember the ice cream cone cakes from the 80's. This was one of my all time favorite recipes growing up. There are several ways to make these fun filled treats. But the key thing is the frosting. Cant get lazy on this one people. The frosting has to look like icecream. Now how hard is it to make these treats? Its quite simple and fun all you do is prepare your favorite flavor cake mix as directed. You can bake them inside the cones, or you can bake them in the traditional paper cups then insert them into the icecream cone after they cool, Frost, top with colorful sprinkles or candies and Voila. You can also fill the bottom of the icecream cones with M&M's for an extra sugary kick.
**4 out of 5 **

Claim Jumper Red Velvet Cupcake

Claim Jumper is a family style chain restaurant that can please just about anyone. Those of you with a sweet tooth know exactly what I am talking about when I mention two words "dessert menu." One of their signature treats is the "Chocolate Motherload Cake" which is a Ginormous 6 layer chocolate cake with layers after layers of chocolate fudge frosting and lots of walnuts with a price tag of $9.99. This may seem a high price to pay into your chocolate craving but it is well worth the extra cash. But I am more of a cupcake kind of gal and I am not one for sharing, and this motherload cake is impossible to finish on your own. A newer treat Claim Jumper offers is their "Red Velvet" cupcake. Is it really a treat? Well, it is a lightly flavored chocolate cake with red dye topped with their version of a vanilla bean frosting. I was not impressed. But I decided to give it another try a couple of months later, and still not impressed. After having a red velvet cupcake from Sprinkles I am hard to please in the cupcake department. This cake was somewhat dry and disappointing. If your going to go for dessert stick with a no-fail treat, "The Chocolate Mother Load cake." Just be willing to share. However if you have never had a red velvet cupcake you may want to make one on your own. Try Better Crocker and use the homestyle cream cheese frosting.
** 2 stars out of 5**

Tasteykakes

Tastey Kakes was born in 1914 in their hometown of Philidelpia and they offer over 100 varieties of snack cakes similar to our friend Hostess. But our Philly friends have brought these little cakes to Cheesesteak places in Cali. Ranging in price from $1.50-$3.oo. These special treats are popular flavors include a 3 pack of butterscotch and chocolate filled cupcakes.

For more information visit their web page at www.tasteykakes.com

Johns incredible pizza Brownies

Imagine Chuckie Cheese meets Dave n Busters thats what we have here. This madhouse is every child's dream. Rides and games galore to please every child. A pizza and pasta buffet with themed rooms. Some people love the pizza here, but I love the brownies here. Johns incredible pizza has the most delicious chocolate brownie I have had in a long time. This cake-like treat is topped with chocolate fudge frosting. If your really feeling it you can stop by the soft serve ice cream station and top it off with vanilla ice cream. While your at it, sprinkle some nuts and chocolate syrup and Volia you got yourself a brownie a la mode. Now the pizza, thats a whole other blog. But if your into watching football on movie like big screen TV's then spend your $8.99.

***the Brownie gets 3 out of 5 stars

Sams club has amazing cupcakes

Sams club or Costco that is the question. Costco has been around much longer than Sams club and people are obviously more familiar with Costco and may not want to make the switch over. But let me tell you a little secret. Sam's club has an amazing bakery that blows Costco away. Now, I have not been to Costco since my membership expired three years ago and at this point I dont think I will go back. Why? Well obviously it is the bakery at Sam's club. For under $15 you can order 30 cupcakes. These are not your ordinary cupcakes these are delicious little cakes over flowing with sweet buttercream frosting or chocolate frosting. Perfect for classroom parties, birthdays, weddings, BBQ's ect. For no additional cost one can order the Princess cupcakes topped with a ring, Cars cupcakes with a decoration. Now, lets say your not a cupcake sort of guy or gal, then check out their cakes. For the superhero in you, you can pick up a Transformers cake or Spiderman cupcakes. They even fave football cakes perfect for Fantasy football or the super bowl. Other options include; Dora, Elmo, Spongebob, Hello Kitty, and Hannah Montana. For those on a budget this is the best deal I have found.

**3 out of 5 stars**
For more info visit http://www.samsclub.com and search bakery to order your treats today.

The Sugar Me Bakery

The Sugar me bakery is located in bagel me in the city of Orange. I have always been a huge fan of bagels, to my surprise I walked in and saw a huge display of cupcakes. Was I dreaming? Since when did bagel me sell cupcakes. For cupcake lovers these are very delicious, however there is a lack of variety here. For $3.25 a piece you can endulge in cupcakes such as a "totally turtle" a very chocoaltely, carmely treat or the "lemon" which is filled with a lemon cream. If your indecisive stick to the basics like me, vanilla with vanilla buttercream on top. Like most cupcake factories, these also have a mountain of frosting. They also sell very expensive but decorative cakes. The best thing is they open early just in time for breakfast or in time to start your boss out on a good foot. *wink* For more information please visit http://www.thesugarmebakery.com/
**3.5 stars

French's Bakey

French's bakery has a few locations located in Orange County California and has been in bussiness for over 33 years. I stumbled across this bakery online and lucky for me there was one down the street from work. Thia gourmet one stop bakery has everything from the tiniest cookies to cupcakes to homemade fresh out of the oven breads that will please pickiest taste bud. The bakery in Orange lacks cupcakes, but if cookies are your cup of tea then you'll be very happy. They also have amazing pastry's and cream puffs. Unfortunately if you are looking to wash it down with a ice cold drink your going to have to go across the street to Starbucks. Other locations are in Costa Mesa.

for more info visit http://frenchsbakery.com/index.htm


*3 stars*

Crumbs cupcakes

Everybody who is anybody has probably heard of the famous New York baker shop called "Crumbs". It is the bakery of the stars and has been featured in several magazines, news broadcasts and TV shows. Crumbs offers over 50 different cupcakes in a unique and less boring variety of cupcakes ranging in price from $3.25-$3.95. The difference between Crumbs and other bakeshops is their variety. Think about it, the "Courtney Cox" a subtle mint enriched vanilla cake. The "Chocolate covered strawberry" Cupcakes oozing with creamy filling and topped with a mountain of frosting. Treats ranging from watermelon, to raspberry, nestle crunch, fluffernutter, the tastes go on and on. If cup cakes are not your cup of tea try one of their delicious cookies or cakes. Crumbs has 5 locations in the Los Angles area, including Glendale, Santa Monica and Calabsas. If your one of the less fortunate who do not reside near a Crumbs bakeshop your in luck becuase they do deliver from their oven to your door. For more information visit their website at http://www.crumbs.com/about/
Hours 10:00-10:00pm



**5 stars out of 5

Sprinkles Cupcakes

My first indulgence in a good cupcake was around 2006 when my friend Lori took me to the famous Sprinkles cupcakes in Newport Beach. Talk about being a kid in a candy shop. This little bakery was amazing. After maneuvering thru the long line of loyal customers, behind these beautiful glass cases were this amazing cupcakes. Each moist cupcake is handcrafted and made with only the finest imported chocolates and ingredients. Topped with about 2 inches of frosting, in a variety of flavors from banana with milk chocolate to peanut butter, to mocha. As if that was not enough, the customer could order a "frosting shot". That's right, a little cup full of frosting to lick, spoon and swallow. Sprinkles rotates their flavors on a daily basis and their favorites like "red velvet", "chocolate marshmallow" and "black and white" are offered every day. Each cupcake is $3.25 or $36.00 for a dozen.

Sprinkles is located in Beverly Hills, Newport Beach, San Fransisco, Houston, Dallas, and Scottsdale.

For more information visit http://www.sprinkles.com/
Vist their facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/sprinkles

**4 stars out of 5