The Cavity Shoppe: 2011

Friday, April 1, 2011

SPRING-AHEAD BLOG!

Lets start off with a full recap of our

March Madness Blog

With March being a month full of Events & Successes

we hope you enjoy reading....

Staten Island Advance Interview, March 4th, 2011

The actual interview took place on March 11th, 2011. It had to be rescheduled but well worth the wait!! Here is the link enjoy it!!!!

This was the front Cover of the East Shore section in the Advance

(our article begins here....)

& this is our entire page Article!!!

All I/we can say is that the article was AMAZING! Virginia (Gina) did such an AWESOME job writing it! We thought we'd get a small section on a page; but instead we got a full page and part of the front page of the Eastshore section of the Staten Island Advance. Thank you soo nuch Virginia!
We've received such an abundance amount of phone calls and orders. From this article we now have at least 1 booking per month til October, including - Bridal Shower, Communions, Sweet 16, Graduations and Big 1st Birthdays!!!
I think our biggest project will be the 3-Tier Fondant Sweet 16 Cake! I've never done a 3-Tier cake before. It's in June so theres more than enough time to practice....lol.
I am soo excited to do this. It's going to look great!

At the end of this month we have a Communion so stay tuned to next months Blog for pictures!

Big Boy Justin turns 2!!!! On March 5th, 2011

Your turned the BIG 2!!!

Big boy Justin had such a cool Birthday theme!

It involved the primary colors, puppet show and great fun activities!

We wee very glad that we were a part of creating such grand memories!

Thank you Justin for the sweet note!

It will forever be cherished! You and your sister are my youngest fans!

Your whole family ROCKS!

We gave a dozen of our Cake Pops in the primary color theme as a token of our appreciation to the Family!

Here are our actual Cupcakes in the primary theme.

ECPW on March 5th, 2011

Wrestling & Cupcakes!

So we showcased our Cupcake in a Jar as well as our Pops at this event.

It was a hit in various ways!

We gained contacts and orders for future venues

Thanks Christine! (from SI Parent).

A variety of our Pops flavors & colors

Here are a couple of our Cupcakes in a Jar

Our Snowball Cupcake in a Jar

Vanilla on Vanilla for the non-daring!

Plus Academy Charlotte, NC on March 19th, 2011

We headed down south for the Open House Tour 2011!

So this Event was definitely Eventful!!!

It was Jason, Meli-Melz, Maris & myself on this road trip to Charlotte. We thought we were going to leave at 8pm on March 18th; instead we ended up on the road at 1:30am the next morning. We all broke night to make sure all was complete. So tired we were but excited nonetheless for this road trip. We had such a blast on the road! It was such a well-deserved time away....even though it was only driving for 11hours. We drove straight; splitting the driving 3 ways (Jason 300+miles, Maris 150+miles & Myself 250+ miles) each way.

We finally stopped @ Denny's at like 7am somewhere in Virginia. Great hospitality and meal then we went on our merry way, leaving less than half the ride left to go. What I found weird was that Virginia's 7am looks like our 5am in NYC. It was weird. We even asked the waitress at Denny's if the sunrise and time was usual, and she said "pretty much". 7am in NYC you need your shades in Virginia it was gloomy yet clear skies....

We arrive within minutes of set-up time left at the Performing Arts Center. Talk about cutting it close!

Everyone including the beautiful Tiffany "Tip" Jones gave us such a warm welcome!!! Southern Hospitality to the fullest. Our Cupcake in a Jar concept and presentation wow'd pretty much everyone there. A full success with all the attendees and fellow vendors.

Jason & me posing, then Me & Meli-Melz posing below

Once the event was over, we all collectively decided to rent a room at a Hotel to shower, freshen up and get some shut-eye, yet we were in an unfamiliar city and in the midst of bright lights and major traffic from the public. So we chose to eat at a Mexican restaurant VIDA and it was totally AMAZING!!! From the Decor, Service, Plating, Food & Drinks, everything was superb! If you are ever in Charlotte please go check out VIDA. Charlotte is such a pretty city! This trip was so well worth it for the mind, body & soul.

Vida - An amazing Restaurant!!!

This is one of their Signature drinks - Margarita

(what makes it that much special is how it's made)

But unfortunately, it wasn't something that was in the Company's best interest financially. So we've decided to resign from the upcoming May Finale @ Plus Academy.

Our ride back home began well until we decided to eat at the infamous Waffle House. What is the damn hype about that place!? Needless to say we damned each sign we seen while on our way back home on the Interstates.

We got stuck in traffic jams every 3-4 exits! Of course I was the one who was behind the wheel while so! We had fun regardless. We seen a flying mattress; actually 2 of them! That was pretty funny! No one got hurt; the mattress was still attached to the vehicle.

While in DC we passed the Lincoln Monument and seen the Capital. It was during the night so the lights looked so pretty. We reached NYC around 11pm Sunday night.

Look at the Moon! It seems as close as the highway lights and bigger!

This is one of the Mattresses that we saw flying. There was a little traffic at this point so it wasn't flying but it sure was funny when it was.....lol

We were a few blocks away from the Stadium. It looked nicer at night with the hues of blue.

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Now onto The Cavity Shoppe's Spring Ahead Events

This month is also full of fun Events

April Issue of S.I. Parent Monthly Magazine

Since last blog we had decided to advertise in a local monthly magazine. We love Staten Island and want to open shop up here and no where else out of the 5 Boroughs. So why not choose SI Parent? It's an Awesome magazine that caters to all Staten Island and it's peoples needs/wants. Why not put The Cavity Shoppe into something like that!?!?

Christine Saviano who has been nothing but a pleasure to work with and a pleasure in meeting has given some of us an extra bonus by adding a separate section where it allows your Company's name under "Party Guide" (separate free advertisement). Check out our Ad on page 148 and 68 for the free advertisement party guide section.

We've already received an inquiry and a potential order. So stay tuned to next month's blog as we give updates on what success this brings to The Cavity Shoppe.

This is our actual Ad in SI Parent!

Jason did such an incredible job creating the Ad.

You rock Baby!!!!

Last April 4th, Charity Events for NYC's Youth in Danger!

Last month The Cavity Shoppe was a Sponsor for Cindy Serrano's Charity Event: NYC youth in danger @ The Loft, downtown Manhattan with a Comedy/Birthday Theme. Cindy is such a sweet young lady with a heart of Gold who continues to reach her goal in helping our city's youth. I am honored to have been a part of her 1st event and now that she is doing a 2nd one with an NCAA theme, she asked us to sponsor it as well.

With pleasure we decided to donate a variety of our mini Alcohol-infused Cupcake flavors (Coquito, Cafe Patron, Margarita, Pina Colada, Wine & Cheese and our new Bailey's Irish Cream "Luck of the Irish" Cupcake.

We will have a table there as well selling our delectable unique flavored Alcohol-infused Cupcakes in all 3 sizes: Regular, Mini & Jar.

These are our Bailey's "Luck of the Irish" Cupcakes

These are our Pops

Our Jars

Come and join us in supporting Cindy and her cause. It's a $25.00 minimal donation at the door. Free food & Open Bar (top shelf).

April 10th, Hell's Kitchen Flea Market Gourmet Food Vending Bizarre

Last year we participated in their 1st year doing a Gourmet Food Vending Bizarre and we sold out all of the Cupcakes that we had made almost 2hrs before ending of the event. Needless to say it was a HIT! It was such a success for everyone who participated that they decided to continue it on a monthly basis on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning on April 10th.

The Cavity Shoppe was invited back to join in, and since it was such a hit for us we decided why not continue to vend at the Flea Market and network all in one. Plus they have some really good food and sales going on all day. You should stop by and check us and everyone else out! Pre-warn you....come hungry!!!

April 14th, Staten Island Chamber of Commerce Dinner

We've learned that in a world of opportunity that sometimes you must make yourself known to these opportunities. Surround yourself amongst and elite group can never hurt, on the contrare it may be quite beneficial. This is a casual dinner with members of the Committee. Hopefully it can give a more insight of how the Chamber works and how both them as us benefit from its purpose.

April 29th, Peter's Communion

This particular event is special because it was the 1st order that came in from our full page article in the SI Advance. A large order of a variety of our flavors were chosen and we will add a personal touch to go with the theme. Stay tuned for pictures in our upcoming blog.

Our Cuppy Club Birthday Shout-outs!!!

In order to be featured on the blog; you must join our Cuppy Club.

As a member you'll receive newsletters, discounts, promos & a Birthday Shout out!

All you have to do is answer a few simple questions and submit your pic (optional),

then you will be featured in our upcoming monthly blog.

You can let all your friends & family see and read about you!

It's your day; why not shine for an entire month!?!? I got you! lol

This month's Birthday Shout-outs!!!!

April 1st, Delicia Davis Burrell

April 13th, Latoya Valle from NYC

April 18th, Micheal Williams from NYC

April 22nd, Sharon Pinkerton from NYC

April 26th, Judith Robinson from NYC

Thanking you all for taking the time out

to read all about our past, present

& future events!!!!

Pass our Blog along to your family & friends

so they can read all about

The Cavity Shoppe

"Where the fillings are sweet"

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

The Cavity Shoppe's March Madness!!!!

A reflection on The Cavity Shoppe's

February Events

The Best Red Velvet Cake in Staten Island Contest on February 10, 2011

Want to Thank Robert for inviting us to participate in this event. There were 3 separate winners. They had an Amatur winner, a Professional winner & a Artist's Choice. Well since we competed in the Professional contest we did NOT win; but we did come in 2nd Place! Can't complain about that!!! Maybe next year we can be in first! I did taste 1st Place winners cake and must admit it was good! Well deserved!

Here is a picture of my 4 Layer Red Velvet cake
with a Cream Cheese frosting,
chopped pecans and topped with Red Velvet Cake crumble

& here's the cake that actually won 1st Place.

Queens Fashion Week on February 12, 2011

This was an Amazing Event!

I definitely want to thank Delali Osun Hailigah

for inviting us to participate and be able to showcase

our Cupcake in a Jars as well as Sponsor their VIP section.

The Fashion show was amazing!

Such awesome talent! Beautiful women and people in general.

Jason & I both met some really nice people and great connections.

Our Cupcake in a Jar was a BIG Hit!

Seems most haven't heard of a Cupcake in a Jar

and were amazed by it.

Here we are posing in front of our vendors table

& here again

VIP Section Display with our Mini Cupcakes

Valentine's Day February 14th, 2011!

Want to thank everyone for buying all their Valentine's Day delectable treats for themselves &/or their loved ones!!! We were very honored to do your desserts for your special day!

Things were soo hectic for us that I didn't have time to really take any pictures so these are just 2 of the many different Goodies that we made for our customers.

A shared Cake for a couple

Strawberries & Champagne cupcakes

A Special Birthday on February 18th!

Happy Birthday Baby Sis!

(mind you she'll be 22 years old)

This is Dimaris, my baby sister who stated to me that I am to be the only one to do her Birthday Cake as I have for the past few years now. So of course I did with pleasure! Last year I did a "Pride" cake and this year she wanted the same theme, so I decided to do a 6 layer slightly mango flavored cake with 151 Bacardi Gold Rum frosting inside. Each layer of cake simulated each color of the Gay Pride Flag as well as the topping had the pride rainbow butter cream frosting and butter cream basket weaving design.

The almost finished product

This is the topping of her cake

See all the pretty layers

She had a blast, we all did! She was surprised with her cake and her party!!! She even cried when she saw her cake... right after I smeared cake all over her face (it's expected/traditional of me to do that to the birthday girl/boy). Her party was definitely one to remember!!!! (wink-wink)

Baby Showers

Unfortunately we were not able to do the both Baby Showers that we had anticipated. One of the Mommies to be gave birth almost 2 weeks prior to her due date and we couldn't provide our services on the switched date due to conflict of events.

But....., we were able to do Lindsay's Baby Shower for baby girl Audrey. Lindsay had a "Tea Party" theme for baby Audrey. It was the cutest theme!!!

Here is our Cupcakes on display for Lindsay & Audrey! You will see our Boston Cream, Red Velvets, Maple French Toast & Banana Nut mini Cupcakes on display. We sent her a dozen baby girl pink & white chocolate covered pretzels as well.

Picture Perfect!

Lindsay, I am soo glad you liked and that they were a hit!

Also, thank you so much for the precious little Thank you note!

Am excited to do something for Lindsay & Daniels son Justin,

who will be turning 2 this month on the 5th.

That was all of our February Event updates.

Onto our

March Madness events.....

Now that things are picking up Jason & I both decided it's time to Advertise in Magazines....etc. So this month we will be in talks about Advertising in SI (Staten Island) Parent Monthly Magazine.

It's an Awesome magazine that caters to all Staten Island and it's peoples needs/wants. Why not put The Cavity Shoppe into something like that!?!? So hopefully by April's Blog post you'll have an update on if we are "live" in the magazine. How cool is that!?!

Staten Island Advance Interview, March 4th, 2011

At the ArtHaus event last month we met a Reporter from the Advance Newspaper by the name of Virginia (Gina) Sherry. She was one of the 1st people I met as I walked in with my almost 10lb 4 layer Red Velvet Cake.

I had just dyed my hair the vibrant RED that I've been doing for a very long time now. I walked in with my cake and matching with mine

and everyone else's cake...lol.

Virginia introduced herself and began asking me a few questions.

As I responded she became more intrigued. Not wanting to devote all her time on me and not the other contestants she handed me her business card as I handed mine to her and she stated that she would be calling me in the next couple of weeks.

Well Virginia kept her word. She called me and we began to talk. She asked to meet next Friday and watch me bake as she interviews me.

I will not lie and say that I am not nervous!, but I can taste the success and will do what it takes to make it happen and hopefully this is something that can open doors for The Cavity Shoppe "Where the fillings are sweet"!!!

Big Boy Justin turns 2!!!! On March 5th, 2011

Your turning the BIG 2!!!

His Parents are good/beautiful people (Daniel & Lindsay)

and this is little man Justin!

He's the cutest little thing! Still hear him saying "Elmo"....lol.

Justin's turning 2 soon and we were asked to bake

the basic chocolate & vanilla

for his 2nd Birthday party.

Primary colors were requested and all was left up to me.

I can have some fun with this one!

Will post the pics in my April Blog; recapping March events.

ECPW on March 5th, 2011

Wrestling & Cupcakes!

We were invited to showcase our Cupcakes at an Annual event by the lovely Christine from SI Parent Magazine.

We decided to go with our Cupcake in a Jar Cupcakes at the Annual Moore Catholic High School East Coast Pro Wrestling Event. They are expecting over 400-600 guests so we're thinking of making at least 250 jars.

They can be eaten right there and then,

shared or saved for after the event.

Thinking of making an assortment of flavors such as:

Boston Creams, Captain's Cupcake, Cinna-cups,

Cookies & Cream, Maple French Toast,

& our famous Red Velvets

Plus Academy Charlotte, NC on March 19th, 2011

We're heading down south for the Open House Tour 2011!

At Queens Fashion Week we were approached by a very sweet young lady by the name of Jay (Janelle) who coordinates Sponsorships for Plus Academy Charlotte NC. She was intrigued by our Jars and spoke to us about The Cavity Shoppe going down to Charlotte for this "Open House" & "The Finale". As she spoke to us it seemed like something that we definitely were interested in doing. We love meeting new people and networking and to make a friend out of all the networking is always a blessing so we welcomed the invitation with open arms!

Since Jay hadn't heard/seen anything about our Cupcake in a Jar Cupcake she said that our jars aren't something that has been seen or heard of down in Charlotte and that theres a big possibility of selling out! So now we'll be making at least 300 jars for the first event this month and see where it leads us. Gives us an idea what to expect from the second/final event.