Cake Show Info for 2013

The National Capital Area Cake Show & Cupcake Challenge is around the corner and everyone is invited!

April 6th & 7th
Fairfax High School (3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax, VA)
Cake show: $12 / Cupcake Challenge $15 –> or get both on LivingSocial for $16

What is a cake show again?

* Live television-style challenges with nationally recognized sugar artists
* Displays of wedding and specialty cakes
* Cake tours (explanations for “how did they do that?”)
* Free demos on cake decorating
* Youth activities and hands-on classes (beginner to advanced, priced separately)
And of course…
* Bake sale

More info here: www.cakeshow.org

What about cupcakes?

Saturday night at 6:00 we are celebrating Candy with cupcake challenge entries in the categories of chocolate, chewy non-chocolate (caramels, fruit candies, etc.), and hard candy flavors. A portion of the proceeds benefit our charity: Icing Smiles Inc.
Cupcake Challenge info is here: www.cupcakechallenge.org

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By Queen Bee – March 15, 2013

Fat Tuesday

I would not be much of a baker if I did not fully appreciate a holiday dedicated to eating cake and candy.

Join us tonight at the Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade at 8:00pm. The route stretches from Courthouse (near Bayou Bakery of course!) and up through Clarendon proper.

Look for this cake on the back of our “Candyland” float. You can’t eat it, but if you find the pre-party, there will (of course) be cupcakes.

Krewe Xenia has themed our float “Candyland” in honor of the National Capital Area Cake Show and Cupcake Challenge. The cupcake theme is “Candy Bar” and we will be handing out goodies and flyers with all of the information. Of course you can see it all on the website now.

National Capital Area Cake Show: www.cakeshow.org

Cupcake Challenge 2013: www.cupcakechallenge.org

Note: The spiritual side of this holiday (yes, mardi gras) is really important to me too, and I look forward to the Lenten fast with just as much anticipation. Try it this year– it will revolutionize your Easter celebration!

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By Queen Bee – February 12, 2013

Mardi Gras Parade 2013

Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez! This year the call to “Let the Good Times Roll” was loud and clear. For many years my friends and I have talked about building a mardi gras parade float to throw beads and act foolish. Relegated to the “bucket list” year after year, the disappointment was almost part of the tradition… UNTIL NOW.

Announcing the formation of the Krewe Xenia.

Join us on Facebook.

We will be marching in the Clarendon Mardi Gras Parade on Tuesday, March 12th. Join us and maybe we will throw you something!

Why Xenia?

Well every Krewe must have a great name, and according to Wikipedia, Xenia is just about perfect:

Xenia (Greek: ξενία, xenía) is the Greek word for the concept of hospitality, or generosity and courtesy shown to those who are far from home. It is often translated as “guest-friendship” (or “ritualized friendship”) because the rituals of hospitality created and expressed a reciprocal relationship between guest and host.

So be our guest tomorrow!

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By Queen Bee – February 11, 2013