tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82658475005943147182024-03-13T21:56:18.694-07:00FingerSweetsFingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-51920784736997591512013-02-12T21:26:00.001-08:002013-02-12T23:45:57.262-08:00FingerSweets Supports LLS &TNT<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">After returning from a fantastic vacation over the holidays I wanted to keep my adventurous side going so I joined Team In Training (TNT) to do my very first triathlon. What's even better is I am doing this by raising money to find a cure for cancer with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I am preparing to compete in the 31st Wildflower Triathlon! In May, I will embark on a <b>1.5k (.93mi) Swim, 40k (24.9mi) Bike, 10k (6.2mi) Run </b> at Lake San Antonio in Monterey County! <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I will raise $2,900 for LLS and </span>FingerSweets will be assisting me from time to time on this journey. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> In the spirit of Valentine's Day, tomorrow night my TNT teammates will be graced with the delicious Coconut Rum and Peanut Butter Jelly mini cupcakes. Will we care to indulge in 2, 4, or even 6...not at all! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Keep an eye out for more FingerSweets promotions.
</span>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-4995795765599808792012-06-26T07:28:00.000-07:002012-06-26T07:28:09.140-07:00Iron Cupcake Exotic Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Last night’s challenge was a winner! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Next to Mango Tango and Mango Lassi FingerSweets’ Chocolate Salted
Licorice was the only chocolate mini on the table. With very few entries the
Chocolate Salted Licorice was placed best among the Bakers and also received the J<span style="line-height: 115%;">udge's Choice
award presented by Devin McDavid, executive pastry chef of <a href="http://www.quincerestaurant.com/">Quince</a> and <a href="http://www.cotognasf.com/">Cotogna</a> restaurants.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Let’s see what turns up in next month’s alcohol
challenge.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-55057485489838570602012-06-25T07:40:00.002-07:002012-06-25T07:46:51.157-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
Unique, Different, and Exotic are the name of the game this month for the Iron Cupcake Challenge.</div>
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FingerSweets brings the exotic level of
creativity to the public on a regular basis and this month it is the Salted Black Licorice at <a href="https://www.miette.com/main/">Miette</a> that has taste buds salivating. FingerSweets’ spin on the Salted Black Licorice in cupcake form is Chocolate Salted Licorice.<br />
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The Chocolate Salted Licorice mini offers a chocolate
licorice cake with a vanilla bean licorice frosting sprinkled with Fluer de Sel
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Check back for the results.</div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-25809185108393818052012-05-21T22:06:00.000-07:002012-05-21T22:06:03.017-07:00Iron Cupcake Citrus Challenge Results!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span>Lots of orange, a little lemon, and a lime were just some of the hits in
tonight’s challenge. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">FingerSweets’ Almond Orange was delightful, tasty, and for me
personally a bit dreamy but with the tough competition this mini was to the side for the winners. Orange Creamsicle was a favorite among the ten bakers
tonight while Strawberry Lemonade, Blood Orange Margarita, and Chocolate Orange
Cardamom hit the spot as a few other yummy entries in the challenge. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Come see what turns up next month in the challenge theme Exotic.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-40616115343320421432012-05-21T07:33:00.000-07:002012-05-21T07:33:39.105-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Iron Cupcake SF has heated up and it’s time to sit back,
relax, and refresh with this month’s citrus challenge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">FingerSweets is showcasing the complimentary blend of
citrus and nuts in an Almond Orange cupcake. This mini brings together the
flavors in an almond orange cake with an orange vanilla bean frosting enhanced
with a tinge of Grand Mariner and decorated with toasted, crushed almonds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The Almond Orange mini is sure to be a refreshing treat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Keep checking back as results will be revealed.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-53467177517837949422012-04-30T22:49:00.001-07:002012-04-30T22:49:27.021-07:00Iron Cupcake Honey Challenge Results!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Professionals, yes, that is right. The <a href="http://www.lelandtea.com/">Leland Tea Company</a> welcomed
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">What an honor it was to have Brandon and Veronica comment
specifically on my Jalapeno Honey Corn mini cupcake. To my surprise,
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thanks to all my regular taste testers at <a href="http://www.mflasf.com/">Marta Fry Landscape Associates</a>, <a href="http://www.sp-architecture.com/">Sagan Piechota Architecture</a>, <a href="http://www.buildinc.biz/">Build Inc.</a>, <a href="http://www.macyarchitecture.com/">Macy Architecture</a>, and <a href="http://www.kellymacy.com/">Kelly Macy Creative</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Keep checking in as the next challenge is Citrus!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-62892386871589536202012-04-29T20:39:00.000-07:002012-04-30T07:48:40.102-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<br />
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made by bees is this month’s challenge and FingerSweets is bringing something
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<span style="font-size: small;">Jalapeno Honey Corn is today's entry. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A sweet honey corn cake with a honey jalapeno cream
cheese frosting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Stay Tuned…</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-84097127707020757052012-03-26T21:50:00.000-07:002012-03-26T21:50:45.694-07:00Iron Cupcake Brunch Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Breakfast for dinner, that’s how the Iron Cupcake Challenge felt tonight.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_3lpYrflw6ZL7Vxc3XWr7J53HqnasfcZtMe3YonHyAFWQi3HqcXG6BL88J5ezKS1qhIN5Y9z7qdxlvPofZVv0eJzusu07tU9cQEX9de9poWK38U5rlz2ILmMzrl15wKe7-GwxeHDe9A/s1600/SSC005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_3lpYrflw6ZL7Vxc3XWr7J53HqnasfcZtMe3YonHyAFWQi3HqcXG6BL88J5ezKS1qhIN5Y9z7qdxlvPofZVv0eJzusu07tU9cQEX9de9poWK38U5rlz2ILmMzrl15wKe7-GwxeHDe9A/s320/SSC005.jpg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This month few bakers entered the challenge but the result was a spread covering all brunch favorites. FingerSweets’ Streusel Spice Crumb was up against some very uniquely combined flavors like Jewish Deli (smoked salmon & chive pound cupcake), Chicken & Waffles (a tasty combination so many of us have grown to love), and Salted Caramel Macchiato (Starbucks in cupcake form) that unfortunately the inspired crumb cake remained as just a side item.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next up, the challenge is Honey!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-78862012304944741962012-03-26T07:31:00.003-07:002012-03-26T07:32:08.698-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It’s Monday and Iron Cupcake SF is making the weekend feel just a wee bit longer with this month’s Brunch inspired challenge.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Who doesn’t like the taste of a sweet, cinnamon, nutty morning treat? It doesn't get better than having this tiny bit of a heaven anytime of the day. FingerSweets’ Streusel Spice Crumb will be one you can eat over and over again.</span><br />
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Let’s see how this mini stands up to other brunch time favorites.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-86667960413247937312012-02-29T07:33:00.000-08:002012-02-29T07:33:09.098-08:00Iron Cupcake Aphrodisiac Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Iron Cupcake SF Challenge was a love affair that lasted only a few hours. The combinations were hot and sweet.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FingerSweets’ Banana Chocolate Chip was boosted with a double dose of aphrodisiac flavors yet was surpassed by many HOT tastes. Red Hot Velvet and Hell Fire Apple had everyone on fire but In the Mood and Drunken Chocolate Cherry balanced the crowd out. </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Want to keep your sexual desire going, check out this aphrodisiac challenge and see if the combinations will have you on the road to love. FingerSweets is going strong with a double combination deal, Banana Chocolate Chip. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This Banana Chocolate Chip mini is composed of a banana chocolate chip cake, a classy creamy dark chocolate frosting, and topped with a banana chip to add that perfect crunch. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Let’s see if this double sexual combination takes the lead!</span></span>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-8321371697506869842012-01-30T21:53:00.000-08:002012-01-30T21:53:33.584-08:00Iron Cupcake Black & White Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fancy Smancy, this formal Black & White Iron Cupcake SF Challenge was an upscale affair. Minis were dressed to impress with many oreo inspired ideas and a monotone coconut delight. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FingerSweets’ Chocolate Cream danced the dance but unfortunately did not shine when it came to Hostess with the Mostess, Baach and White, What a Hoot, and Coconut Man.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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We’ll see what happen next in February for the Aphrodisiac challenge.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">What combinations would you like to see for this inspired love cupcake?</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-85087793906715346952012-01-30T07:27:00.000-08:002012-01-30T07:27:41.210-08:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It’s a new year and the Iron Cupcake SF challenge is kicking off a formal Black & White theme.</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">FingerSweets is putting its best foot forward with a Chocolate Cream mini. With a simple twist to the cupcake filling this mini takes that hostess cupcake flavor and transforms it with sophistication.</span><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Check back and see if this simple mini will place in tonight’s challenge.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-2108084207288819312011-12-20T07:44:00.000-08:002011-12-20T07:44:38.803-08:00Iron Cupcake Bake Off Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Packed full of fun, this month the Iron Cupcake SF Challenge had seventeen bakers. The range of minis was broad with Maple Bacon, Mexican Chocolate Cake, and even a couple tasty vegan options – Lavender with Lemonzest and Chocolate Peppermint with Eggnog. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The FingerSweets mini, Mallow Chocolate Graham, was wiped clean however this upscale s’mores cupcake was unable to move up the ranks with such other great delights competing side by side.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrKVuoTV5J67O0xRUmDgdyVegTFQOdypwb4qxGe_L-zofExgg0f0mDkbAzCcl0bKGqMqPtitHkFyw3sYkV3EX8Q1lzMP_D2WuS0c2PLI2bhCi8iciHa-nBUCESee9_qS_Ox4d0rbv4i0/s1600/MCG2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSrKVuoTV5J67O0xRUmDgdyVegTFQOdypwb4qxGe_L-zofExgg0f0mDkbAzCcl0bKGqMqPtitHkFyw3sYkV3EX8Q1lzMP_D2WuS0c2PLI2bhCi8iciHa-nBUCESee9_qS_Ox4d0rbv4i0/s320/MCG2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">We’ll see what develops in January with the unique theme of White.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Any ideas what kind of white cupcake you would make?</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-78872398407770108132011-12-19T17:25:00.000-08:002011-12-19T17:25:36.495-08:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">It’s the last Iron Cupcake SF Challenge of the year and it’s a Bake Off. Now is the time to bring out our best, our signature cupcakes or in FingerSweets’ case a first place favorite. </span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Mallow Chocolate Graham (a.k.a S’mores)!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBQVUckENbT7zm9OodGb5m22jtzfGzJod2-QefBZeQtIEccwNnqWLFqZ90D60qJocV0VQ8p1h6Rn8TtfRvBKbyNS9NHq98GIkybmxxzEtWMH6C_lCAN3lu75BMu0egttpWNuiyIbGZM0/s1600/MCG1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQBQVUckENbT7zm9OodGb5m22jtzfGzJod2-QefBZeQtIEccwNnqWLFqZ90D60qJocV0VQ8p1h6Rn8TtfRvBKbyNS9NHq98GIkybmxxzEtWMH6C_lCAN3lu75BMu0egttpWNuiyIbGZM0/s320/MCG1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This cupcake was a favorite amongst the attendees of the Iron Cupcake Challenge last February and was the most popular mini for many months throughout the year. </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">This upscale version of the campfire treat brings together a graham cracker cake, thick chocolate ganache filling and thin layer on top, finished with a homemade marshmallow frosting, and torched to get that toasted yummy taste.</span></div></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Will the Mallow Chocolate Graham be a winner in the Bake Off…stay tuned!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-91410355101309995362011-11-21T21:53:00.000-08:002011-11-21T21:53:59.704-08:00Iron Cupcake Spice/Herb Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Savory and Spicy cupcakes took the stage and few such as Mexican Hot Chocolate and Cinnamon Horchata made their way into the winning circle. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Traditional and tasty FingerSweets' Spiced Carrot was ranked most creative amongst the judges. This is a first time for FingerSweets win most creative - Way to Go!</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next challenge is the annual Bake Off where it’s time to bring on your signature cupcake. Any guesses what will be FingerSweets signature cupcake of 2011?</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-49934079130483691772011-11-21T07:38:00.000-08:002011-11-21T07:38:31.903-08:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The holidays are upon us and it’s time to spice it up!</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bring on the spice or herb infused cupcakes and let’s get the festivities started! </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">FingerSweets went with a traditional favorite – Spiced Carrot. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WuMvL-TIjmi4OCVe9jVxh-D87P3MQR_bQ4KWNQPzs1l29RfNHbzndgyoPwCVrurf-vnX9utEDm8ih45uLGKk-wmDpbh5MmvgDCqU_hnHkfktDzWyLMYFx34a60uBUKCjt2QNn9oEvAg/s1600/SC6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1WuMvL-TIjmi4OCVe9jVxh-D87P3MQR_bQ4KWNQPzs1l29RfNHbzndgyoPwCVrurf-vnX9utEDm8ih45uLGKk-wmDpbh5MmvgDCqU_hnHkfktDzWyLMYFx34a60uBUKCjt2QNn9oEvAg/s320/SC6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">While a traditional and seemingly </span><span style="font-size: small;">easy </span><span style="font-size: small;"> flavor to pull off it still took four test batches. Finally, in the end the result was a perfect entry for this month’s spice challenge. The Spiced Carrot mini brings a spice filled cake with textured carrot throughout, topped with a traditional cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with toasted pecans.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let’s see if spice is key to life (or just the night) at this month’s challenge.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Watch for results!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-50895886450035128272011-10-24T22:31:00.000-07:002011-10-24T22:31:28.789-07:00Iron Cupcake Candy Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Time to brush the teeth and visit the dentist! Tonight’s challenge was very very sweeeeet!</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">A small sampling but a tasty outcome. Cupcake candies such as Caramel Apple and Candy Cap Mushroom </span><span style="font-size: small;">made their way into the winning circle but most unique in my opinion was Dutch Salty Licorice. The taste was salty black licorice but combined with some sugar the balance of salty and sweet was surprisingly good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Almond Joy or in this case Chocolate Coconut Almond made it's mark coming in at 2nd place. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Let's see what comes up next month with Herbs/Spices for the November Challenge.</span><br />
</div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-47020325220716649372011-10-24T08:41:00.000-07:002011-10-24T08:41:42.925-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Trick or Treat!</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let’s have something sweet to eat…CUPCAKES!</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Candy inspired cupcakes! FingerSweets is bringing the all time favorite candy Almond Joy into the world of cupcakes. Tonight’s mini entry is Chocolate Coconut Almond.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WhTux3I7Gz085i1089e13rwjYqyeKYFvR40OXeCnR0psljY7jPIUO0v_Ue3RZo4cmln0DPFpLI_wkU-ZqIkU0OpdL-btUe3_Xf2cOwxdPcxQnM2MM4g7D4TXTaBjfnGeonkve6AklU0/s1600/CCA003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4WhTux3I7Gz085i1089e13rwjYqyeKYFvR40OXeCnR0psljY7jPIUO0v_Ue3RZo4cmln0DPFpLI_wkU-ZqIkU0OpdL-btUe3_Xf2cOwxdPcxQnM2MM4g7D4TXTaBjfnGeonkve6AklU0/s320/CCA003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The candy challenge could have gone one of two ways, using candy as an ingredient OR using the candy as inspiration to create it as cupcake. I opted for the later and came up with a chocolate coconut cake with that signature, sticky, yummy coconut filling as the center, topped with a smooth chocolate ganache and sprinkled with toasted crushed almonds. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Let’s see how this cupcake will be received and compared to the Almond Joy candy.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stay tuned for the results!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-7016934560622994612011-09-26T22:05:00.000-07:002011-09-26T22:07:40.029-07:00Iron Cupcake Coffee/Tea Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was a tasty competition tonight at Leland Tea with flavors varying from coffee concoctions such as Pumpkin Spice Latte and Caramel Mocha Chino to lighter specialties such as My Chai and Lady Grey Almond.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbs5oI3AzsIHtmZO7sQY0iYb5x3cOLNPM6wwbrnOPncgxFB-7U_hDJu94EvI4Q8IH0_2R_IQqsYxexkj4rwnSwSZR7DuDSjHWdfukz8y-I_5pacC4DkXymC3pP0uQ1q9d4aSrfnVKYqE/s1600/EC001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbs5oI3AzsIHtmZO7sQY0iYb5x3cOLNPM6wwbrnOPncgxFB-7U_hDJu94EvI4Q8IH0_2R_IQqsYxexkj4rwnSwSZR7DuDSjHWdfukz8y-I_5pacC4DkXymC3pP0uQ1q9d4aSrfnVKYqE/s400/EC001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Strong in flavor and smooth in taste, FingerSweets’ Espresso Chocolate took 2<sup>nd</sup> place.</span> </div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">It’s onto Candy for the next Iron Cupcake Challenge.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-46396527832382725942011-09-26T17:31:00.000-07:002011-09-26T17:31:30.264-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hot or Cold?</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Small, Medium or Large?</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Coffee or Tea?</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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Popping up this month for the next challenge is your daily fix of caffeine in cupcake form and FingerSweets went with the winning <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjatlGJNZTEid6NAIIj92IhmukMAeUDgEp4VL8zjJvfx7OpH9qEwEP8ttkjdIAoH1cI7boZ4cxKsnjULAWuFNlDY3W_-Uodwflu-7hyphenhyphenc9Z3HVSYfqR9m2eWnvHdzAy-IvyZ0ujD75IOzvI/s1600/BOS+003.jpg">Bergamot Orange Spice</a> last year and is now switching it up entering Espresso Chocolate.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Four test batches and still unsure of perfection this new flavor brings together the compliments of Espresso and Chocolate into one mini delight. An espresso cake with a dark chocolate ganache filling and top layer. A smooth and creamy espresso buttercream frosting. Garnished with ground espresso beans offering a burst of espresso in the initial bite.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Check back results to be revealed!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-29406506072773200642011-08-30T11:29:00.000-07:002011-08-30T11:29:54.121-07:00Iron Cupcake Stone Fruit Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was an evening of peach, peach and peach. The entries included Brown Butter Peach, Maple Donut Peach, Peaches and Cream, and even Peachy Keen. Interspersed within these peachy minis some branched out with Pluot Almond and Dulce de Tamarindo.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Another non-peachy delight, Apricot Honey Cardamom was still well liked amongst the judges and took 2<sup>nd</sup> place.</span></div></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKln9OHP9zJuUjPktPriPJRZEwsgluKcmtekJntM504AuWHguARyHQSJ_d6Wj4i7IkvBVUu7o4YXYxx-Qpj5l-kCckODBtXKOtoubvYriJzFbqTbABPr_Bk0LVudFRE54j0mMMZidiP4/s1600/AHC+002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKln9OHP9zJuUjPktPriPJRZEwsgluKcmtekJntM504AuWHguARyHQSJ_d6Wj4i7IkvBVUu7o4YXYxx-Qpj5l-kCckODBtXKOtoubvYriJzFbqTbABPr_Bk0LVudFRE54j0mMMZidiP4/s320/AHC+002.jpg" width="319" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It’s onto Coffee and Tea for the next Iron Cupcake Challenge.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-17028046060663612352011-08-29T17:04:00.000-07:002011-08-29T17:04:04.339-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dense fog, misty moisture, and low temperatures indicate a San Francisco summer. Step outside the city and blue skies appear, the sun shines and temperatures rise. These are the perfect conditions to enjoy stone fruits. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">These pitted fruits are the next challenge ingredient for Iron Cupcake SF and tonight FingerSweets is entering the tried and true flavor, Apricot Honey Cardamom. Let’s see what the cupcake engineers will think of this Marin County Fair award winning mini. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_k-wQN-4Th-qs_r0uDE0zHWhj7v06vOxBlUzkzuj7jQzPvvBsfVhibDKYAUkI19zcUjhlWFkpKG9B_SydcM1su4bNy4DThEhwrR4VelNhbcX-w2wJREbn92BxUmk7gXrm5nwMUz-eIQg/s1600/AHC+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_k-wQN-4Th-qs_r0uDE0zHWhj7v06vOxBlUzkzuj7jQzPvvBsfVhibDKYAUkI19zcUjhlWFkpKG9B_SydcM1su4bNy4DThEhwrR4VelNhbcX-w2wJREbn92BxUmk7gXrm5nwMUz-eIQg/s320/AHC+001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;">This summery favorite brings together apricot, honey and cardamom in a cake and cream cheese based frosting. With the addition of an apricot preserve filling and dried apricot decoration these minis have summer written all over them.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stay tuned for the challenge results!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-9647970165412911052011-07-25T21:31:00.000-07:002011-07-25T21:31:14.853-07:00Iron Cupcake Alcohol Challenge Results!<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was tough competition tonight at the Iron Cupcake Challenge. There were so many tasty liquor combinations. From Dark & Stormy (a ginger inspired mini), Hot Toddy (apple brandy infused), to an Irish Car Bomb, the FingerSweets D209 Spiced Gin had a lot to compete against. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwk8CXp9KtfyEDdxcaS4QQvcXsJP-nBuFg6ddLL2ljtZMY06GKOoV83HiNgRBDG9kJYopAtOavePsVSk1zP6UFVtCzTU17vgSEbCpX-PKgxbGC7reYCf4_gKCW-TCtHxDUxW0k5ted5Ic/s1600/SG+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwk8CXp9KtfyEDdxcaS4QQvcXsJP-nBuFg6ddLL2ljtZMY06GKOoV83HiNgRBDG9kJYopAtOavePsVSk1zP6UFVtCzTU17vgSEbCpX-PKgxbGC7reYCf4_gKCW-TCtHxDUxW0k5ted5Ic/s320/SG+001.jpg" width="272" /></a></span></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happily though, the D209 Spiced Gin was well liked amongst the experts. The bakers themselves all agreed this cupcake deserved to receive the Bakers Choice Award. Thanks to all the bakers who participated and enjoyed the Distillery 209 Spiced Gin creation.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Next challenge is perfect for the season so stay tuned to see what develops with stone fruit.</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265847500594314718.post-54768578699567644402011-07-25T15:43:00.000-07:002011-07-25T15:44:43.138-07:00Iron Cupcake SF Challenge!<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">FingerSweets is going into it’s 12<sup>th</sup> Iron Cupcake Challenge tonight and we’re bringing the exclusive Distillery No. 209 Spiced Gin Cupcake to all the Leland Tea cupcake connoisseurs.</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9D6PF7eX1EgeAYC5vJkGPSUJCF1a2KI6uDIM6YU5LCXhSqHfa1UXUZHCBD4S-6v7UFhfWcTJ329gjWjJ_MNbKphKyHKVpGcmyVEgIkUzAOesobW-V_iiSpK-u97J4jxqk16tkPzLgRR0/s1600/SG001+%2528640x306%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9D6PF7eX1EgeAYC5vJkGPSUJCF1a2KI6uDIM6YU5LCXhSqHfa1UXUZHCBD4S-6v7UFhfWcTJ329gjWjJ_MNbKphKyHKVpGcmyVEgIkUzAOesobW-V_iiSpK-u97J4jxqk16tkPzLgRR0/s320/SG001+%2528640x306%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The subtle and clean taste of the D209 Spiced Gin Cupcake will expose you to another world of dessert pairings. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Visit <a href="http://www.spicesherpa.com/2011/04/11/introducing-the-exclusive-distillery-no-209-spiced-gin-mini-cupcake/">Spice Sherpa’s blog </a>to view a special guest entry on how the creation of the D209 Cupcake came to be. Don’t forget to poke around Spice Sherpa's site, there's a lot of interesting and informative tidbits to find.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To be continued later tonight with the cupcake challenge results!</span></div>FingerSweetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11518141022513754676noreply@blogger.com0