At the beginning of this year, I swore off sugar. Crazy, you say? Okay, a little. But it was only for one month. And I knew that come February 5, I’d be assured a...
When I walked into the Grand Ballroom at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel, there were miniature cupcakes as far as the eye could see. I immediately thought, “I can’t wait to eat all of these...
Chrissy Martin, sister Jen Boehle and cousin Katy Barnes grew up in Santa Monica and Venice. Seven months ago, they joined forces on Bakesale, producing bundts, bars, cookies, cupcakes, brownies and their signature “H”...
Hailey Kwon plans to move Dot’s Cupcakes from South Arroyo Parkway to Old Pasadena by December. Her two-year-old cupcakery will occupy a larger space at One Colorado. Kwon will continue to incorporate ingredients like...
Susan Sarich has built a burgeoning bakery empire based on upscale versions of childhood favorites and sleek design. SusieCakes has already thrived in Brentwood and Calabasas, and Sarich has found early success in Newport...
Sprinkles Cupcakes‘s’ opening was met with pandemonium. Beverly Hills residents stormed the tiny storefront on Little Santa Monica Boulevard, buying the entire stock hours before closing time. When I arrived in its first week,...