Greetings from the Bunker. It is 9:50 am as I begin writing this post. And it is 2 degrees outside. I will announce it now: I have officially had it with Winter. My dreams are of the Spring. I was looking at the White Flower Farm catalogue this morning, dreaming of flowers and gardening.
I was in Manhattan yesterday and boy-oh-boy was it cold! The offices for the theater are in Greenwich Village. I got down to the Village with time to spare, so I decided to walk around before I headed over to the office. I walked down one side of Bleeker Street, crossed the street and went into a bookstore to get warm and as I went outside again, what should I see but the famous Magnolia Bakery directly across the street! Apparently, I had walked by it in a cold weather induced haze. You’d better believe I high-tailed it back across the street.
Don and I are trying to cut out the sugary treats that are our weakness, especially in the dead of winter. That particular vow was tossed out the window when I saw their cupcakes. I didn’t have my camera with me so I had to wait to take some photos until I got home. Unfortunately, I got home after dark, not a good time for taking photos, but a good time to eat cupcakes. We each ate one, which left 2 to photograph this morning.
Best cupcakes I’ve ever had. I could eat them all day long. My favorite is the vanilla. The one pictured above is chocolate with chocolate frosting. For Don. If you go to Manhattan, you must visit. I think there are four locations: on Bleeker (the original location), Columbus Ave on the Upper West Side, Rockefeller Center and Grand Central. Their web site mentions that are going to begin shipping cupcakes to ‘your home town’ in the Spring! Trust me, it will be worth your while.
I am so enamoured that I bought a little tote bag.
Not that I don’t have enough of these types of bags already, but I loved the shade of blue, as well as the graphics. They sell t-shirts, too. Uh oh.
I have to go back to that neighborhood in a week.
Where do you think I will be stopping?
Don just came downstairs and asked it it was too early to eat cupcakes.
mmmmmmm!!!!
oh, I cant even imagine two degrees!!!! I would never leave from under blankets!!!! stay warm!
It’s NEVER too early or too late to eat cupcakes of this kind.. never!!…
15 degrees here… brrrrrrr.
It is NEVER too early to eat cupcakes.Or too late for that matter.
Oh my those cupcakes do look delicious.
From our kitchen window this morning it looks like a beach of white glistening sand. There are sparkles from the sun’s reflection. It is beautiful. I’m afraid lots of it will melt away today and tomorrow.
Rain is forcasted for Mon. and Tues. Sad………..
More snow on Thurs, though.
I agree with Karen. Cupcakes are ok for all times of the day!
Mmmmm… cupcakes for breakfast~ yummy!
Hugs,
Jill
You can tell that man for me—cupcake expert—that’s it’s never too early or too late to eat cupcakes, sweetpea!!!!
xoxo,
Connie
Hummm, where did my NEVER go in that post????
xoxo,
Connie
You are allowed to eat a cupcake especially in winter…the sugar gives your body the fuel to get warm…at least that’s how I spin it…lol
tootles,
bunny
ps. here in cali there is a bakery that makes the most out of this world cup cakes call “sprinkles”…at least that’s what I’ve heard
How did you get the cupcakes home in such good shape? ;-)
And here I have been complaining about what apparently is balmy 30 degree weather down here where the cold-weather wimps live! Please tell Don that cupcakes can be eaten ANYTIME and I’m impressed that you didn’t eat them all at once! They look delicious and I love the look of the Magnolia Bakery logo. I think I’d have to get a t-shirt next time I bought cupcakes there – which is next week, right? Have a relaxing weekend. Ann
You showed great restraint waiting to get home to eat those delicious looking cupcakes. I cannot even remember what 2 degress feels like except that I wouldn’t want to.
Yummy cupcakes!!! Makes me want one for breakfast..oh my.
Ah, White Flower Farm. Not only did I spend many weekends there walking amongst the gorgeousness all three seasons…and then back at Christmas for a few things, (I lived not far)I actually worked for them part-time at one point, specifically selling the Daffodil Mart portion of the company. I talked to people all over the country and particularly enjoyed talking to the gentleman gardeners that were from the South. That was the year I decided to plant over 100 bulbs along my walkway. I wonder if the current home owners look forward to the beautiful giant daffodils every Spring like I did. sigh. If you love peonies…….they truly have the best ever and are worth every penny.
xox Rella
p.s. I still get the catalog even though there are few things that I can grow here in the desert.
Tea and cupcakes. Coffee and cupcakes. Milk and cupcakes. Okay, beer and cupcakes doesn’t cut it. So did you answer Don:”just as soon as I get the pix” (:
P.S. I didn’t know there WAS a 2 degrees. Brrrrr.
It’s never too early for cupcakes!! We have a wonderful cupcake bakery here too. It’s not the famous Magnolia bakery but the red devils food cupcakes are out of this world.
They truly looks yummy ,and very beautifull, made-like small schulptures….UUHHHMMMM
The bag ,I can see , is just your favorite color :)
Saturday hug- Dorthe
Ahhh you brought me back to when I lived and worked in that area. Now I want a cupcake! Thanks great post. Blessings, Joanne
I love the cupcakes and the tote bags. How cute!
And Claudia, I’m wondering if a Southerner opened that bakery. Magnolias are a tree I associate with the South unless it’s a person named Magnolia who opened it. Just curious.
We have a little cupcake store in St. Augustine called LuLi’s, and I have to fight myself to stay out of there every time I pass. But oh, when I have indulged… YUM!
Sitting here trying to feel better. I had a little relapse, and I am going to go to the doctor if I can’t shake this. Am heading to St. Augustine tomorrow to see if a change of location helps. It could be allergies, and the allergy chart here is off the charts. I’m thinking the sea air in St. A. might be a help.
XO,
Sheila :-)
It is sure good that bakery is not in my neighborhood~I would be there everyday with a smile on my face.
I love red velvet cupcakes!
Oh my Claudia! Are you getting use to that weather being a CA girl?! The goodies look yummy!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Cupcakes that pretty are for anytime of the day or night…I’m sure the beautifully decorated delights are completely calorie free especially on a cold day!!!
You tell Don I said that it is NEVER too early to eat cupcakes!
Brenda
What IS it about cup cakes!? They are just so cute! I’ll be sure to check out the Magnolia bakery next time I’m in NYC!
I’m not tired of winter yet, but I did look longingly at my poor bleak garden today.
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Darn if you haven’t gone and made me want a big old cupcake!!! Problem is you can’t get them around here in our little beach town, or at least really good ones.
So go ahead and eat that last one for me.
hugs
Sissie
Now that my mouth is watering, and that was cruel-LOL! They look scrumptious! Definitely a cold day cheerer upper! Hugs, K
Tell Don if I can eat fudge at 4am he can eat a cupcake for breakfast!
I have always heard amazing things about Magnolia. The cupcakes look so yummy! As far as I am concerned, any time is time to eat a cupcake! Hope you had some hot tea to go with it.
Cupcakes for breakfast? Now that’s living life! Looks so good!
First of all, it is always a good time to eat cupcakes. Secondly — OH MY they look good.
Thanks for sharing.
Cass
Agreed. Never too early for cupcakes. Yum!
I think I could have eaten all six cupcakes before I even got home. Poor Don would have had to go get his own. :o)
Your comment on my blog about tangles…
Actually Zentangle is a way of doodling and is very calming and artistic. Check out http://www.zentangle.com for the original creators story.
what’s better than a cupcake with coffee for breakfast!? LOL never too early.
i went to that same location. next time i think i’ll get a shirt or bag, too. i had a carrot cupcake with cream cheese frosting — also fabuloso!
xo
elyse
Oh Yum! I have been to this bakery once and yes, the cupcakes are totally delicious!
Yea for you! What a treat to ward off the winter blues.
Hugs,
Terri
It’s NEVER too early to eat cupcakes! These look delicious. I cannot believe it is so cold there! You have certainly had your share of nasty weather in the east this winter. All I’ve seen is lots of rain!
I hope you see some warmer temps and sunshine very soon!
Oh, what amazing looking treats! Glad I’m nowhere NEAR that fabulous bakery! Would love one of their bags, though!
You better not come by my blog today–all springy over there (complete with picture of yesterday’s rainbow in my backyard!)
Have a beautiful weekend!
Julie
Claudia,
Funny greeting! I can’t wait for Spring too. It can’t come soon enough. Magnolia Bakery must be a wonderful place to visit. I too have a weakness. I had a cherry turnover this am from Shoprite. I’m sure it doesn’t compare to your amazing cupcakes. Have a wonderful week.
xx Liz
Hi Claudia!
What a fun bakery and oohhhh I so love cupcakes!!! I’ve eaten way too many goodies this holiday and now it is time to stop thinking about sugar, but they sure would have tempted me as well!
Hope you have a great new year and will try to visit more often!
Betzie
Claudia, I would like to become a member of your “sick of winter” club. I’ll pay dues, do whatever is needed to get warm temps and blue skies. And Don, it is never too early (or too late!) for cupcakes :)… Donna
wow, love the photos of your cottage…i’m so jealous!!
just beautiful. thank you so much for checking out my blog :)
by the way, i am SO done with winter too – i live in Chicago. Brrrrr!!!
HI CLAUDIA,
THEY SURE LOOK YUMMY.
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING TOO. HAVE A NICE WEEK. RIZZI
Claudia…One word…”YUM”.~Hugs, Patti
oh, what fun! i bet your heart skipped a beat when you looked across the street and saw that sign!! glad the cupcakes are good, too!