Last week, as I was sitting at rehearsal doing my thing, I noticed a clear plastic container next to the stage manager’s desk. It held a cupcake. The stage manager on this show is a friend of mine, so when it was time for a break, I trotted right on over there and asked her where she got it.
“The Cupcake Truck” was her matter-of-fact response.
“The what??” was mine.
Both the sound designer (who was sitting right there) and I were more excited about this piece of news than anything we could think of at the moment.
Later, I walked with Darko over to the theater to see the set and we passed the truck, but it wasn’t a good time for me to ask Darko if I could stop and buy a cupcake, since we were on a tight schedule. I’m pretty sure I would have received an eye roll in response.
Fast forward to a couple of days ago, when I went back to the same corner to buy a cupcake.
No truck.
Now I was confused. So I made a mental note to google Cupcake Truck Hartford when I got home. Sure enough, there it was. The truck, actually called The Cupcake Brake, travels to different sites in the Hartford area. The web site lists where the truck will be on any given day.
Yesterday, it was in State House Square, a few blocks away from my apartment. Bingo!
Hello, yellow cupcake truck!
The menu varies from day to day and the truck remains at the venue from 12 – 3 or until the cupcakes run out.
Isn’t this the best idea? (And, yes, in case you’re wondering, I’ve been bad about sugar lately. I’ll do better when I get back home. Comfort food, my friends, comfort food.)
Oh. my. goodness. It is indeed a ‘Sweet Ride.’
Here’s the menu for yesterday:
I didn’t notice the Cake Pops. Next time.
I bought two: the Charter Oak Chocolate and the New England Autumn (which is a pumpkin spice). You can pick what kind of frosting you want, as well as the filling. I went with vanilla icing on the New England Autumn and no filling. The Charter Oak Chocolate? Chocolate icing and the ganache filling.
Oh my.
I devoured the New England Autumn right before I had to go to the Final Tech/Dress run-through yesterday evening. I figured it might give me a boost since I was tired – and it did. Yummy, yummy, yummy.
The other cupcake is still waiting in the refrigerator. (I like my cupcakes refrigerated to keep the frosting nice and firm.) It’s a rainy, yucky day out there today so I can definitely see myself dining on a cupcake in the late afternoon. You know, to comfort myself amidst all this dampness.
Every town should have a cupcake truck, don’t you think? Actually, when I googled it, I saw cupcake trucks in other towns, as well.
My town might be a bit too little to support a cupcake truck.
Ah well.
Happy Thursday.
Vera says
What a fabulous idea! And, oh my, the cakes you chose look WONDERFUL. Jealous…just a little. I think I may have over-done it on comfort food while on vacation (chowder, lobster rolls, home-made spinach pie & pizza, etc., etc.). Ah well…back home again and trying to watch it (not fun).
Claudia says
I’ve gained weight again and once I get home, I’m determined to take control again. But now? How could I ignore those cupcakes?
Corinne says
Sugar cleanse or not when a cupcake truck pulls up you must say yes! What a nice way to celebrate a rainy day. Enjoy!
Claudia says
Thanks, Corinne! And thanks for making me feel a bit better about cheating on the sugar!
sharon mccloud says
oh my!!! this HAS to be your SWEETEST post EVER!!!!
Claudia says
Ah, thank you, Sharon!
Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynest says
You just made me crave that pumpkin spice cupcake like crazy. Perfect afternoon snack!
Claudia says
It was very tasty, Vicki! And perfect for this time of year.
Melanie M says
Looks absolutely decadent! The carrot one caught my eye! I LOVE carrot cake (it’s the healthy cake because of the carrots, right?) We had it at our wedding! Enjoy and have a great day, Claudia and Scout!
Claudia says
Absolutely healthy, Melanie!
Linda @ A La Carte says
I love cupcakes! Mini cakes with yummy frosting and fillings. OK, now I’m craving a cupcake. What fun to have a food truck like that in town! Enjoy! We all need comfort food at times.
Hugs,
Linda
Claudia says
I certainly do at the moment, Linda! Lots of work to do, away from husband and home – comfort food it is!
Donnamae says
Of course you had to eat some cupcakes! Comfort food always wins out in my book. And, these have been trying times in the kingdom! Those look so delicious…my mouth started to water! ;)
Claudia says
They are very, very good, Donnamae! How can one resist that frosting?
Donnamae says
One can’t!
Barbara W. says
Oh my.
I think that yellow truck needs to pull up in front of our office. Right about now.
Claudia says
Wouldn’t that be a nice surprise!
Nancy in PA says
Yo. Pumpkin? It’s a fruit. Chocolate? From a seed. They qualify as health food! It’s a no-brainer.
Glad you went for it.
Claudia says
And…that’s all the argument I need for eating cupcakes, Nancy. Thanks!
Nancy Blue Moon says
I sort of got a chuckle out of you hunting down the cupcake truck Claudia..it must have been torture when you saw it and couldn’t ask Darko to stop so you could buy one..I see that you were well rewarded in the end..We had a cupcake shop in this area for a couple of years..it was so hard to resist going there every day..Amazing cupcakes..I have to stop or I will be making cupcakes and I just made a big pan of apple crisp on Tuesday!
Claudia says
You can be darned sure I didn’t let that stop me. I was bound and determined to find that truck!
Janet in Rochester says
Oh boy, now that is a great idea! Wish I’d had it! I especially like that you buy them “customized.” I think I would have chosen a Charter Oak cupcake with vanilla frosting and chocolate ganache filling. And a New England Autumn cupcake with maybe brown sugar frosting and Boston creme filling. PS – on the rare occasions I buy one, I always keep those “super cupcakes” in the fridge too, for the same reason. I’ve read that coffee brings out the flavor of chocolate, so have your other cupcake with a hot cuppa if you can. And enjoy!
Claudia says
Already done with my coffee for the day. But tomorrow….
Betsy says
Who can say no to cupcakes? Our daughter is staying with us before her move to D.C. She said I should have a cupcake truck since I love to bake. Ha! I would eat all of the profits.
Blessings,
Betsy
Claudia says
I would, too!
Leslie Anne @ Fairhope Supply Co. says
We used to have a shrimp truck here in Fairhope, but I haven’t seen it in a while, so I guess it drove off into the sunset. And now that I think about it, I could swear I’ve seen some type of dessert truck. Now where was that vehicle . . . ?
Claudia says
You’ll have to get out there and look for it, Leslie Anne.
Chris k in Wisconsin says
Oh, I can commiserate! A brand new bakery just opened up 2 blocks from our house. They use all natural ingredients and the eggs they use come from their farm. So. Good. Had a Danish yesterday and the blueberries were REAL,,,,, not the canned kind. Their breads are amazing. Also, the young man and his wife who own the business are former students of my husband so I told him we MUST support their endeavor!! Always a reason can be found to add some sweetness to the day.
That little yellow truck would make me happy if I saw it parked in my path on any given day.
Enjoy!!
Claudia says
Sounds delicious, Chris, and of course you have to support them!
Linda says
You picked the two I would have picked! I love that the names are appropriate for the state! And the herringbone brick pattern under the truck was beautiful. Thank you for sharing the sites of my old home!
Claudia says
You are welcome, Linda!
Judy Ainsworth says
Dear Claudia, Don’t you DARE scold yourself, after all your not made of steel!I believe a couple of cupcakes in your situation is just the ticket! -Judy A-
Claudia says
Well, there have been more ‘comfort foods’ than just those 2 cupcakes, Judy!
ellen says
Cupcake Brake … brilliant.
I would love a cupcake and a big @ss cup of tea right now. Sounds like you are definitely busy and deserve some comfort and some cupcake :) Cupcakes are restorative, right?
Regula says
Yummy! :-)