Friday, September 14, 2007
Classiest
Happy Birthday to the CEO of my company. I was handed--nay, offered--the task of creating something that he'd actually consider eating. No small undertaking, considering the guy--health conscious to the x-treme (goofy spelling warranted)--is known to eat nothing save turkey sandwiches (hold the cheese & all condiments) and salads of his own making. Enter Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World! Surely there would be something, some anemic morsel the guy could & would sink his teef into. Per his dear assistant, "Sexy Low-Fat Vanilla Cupcakes w/ Fresh Berries" stood the best chance.
What is happening? I'm on a roll, that's what. Pleased to proclaim my days of sunken centers and gloppy frosting are at last behind me. This little number, gently sweet (applesauce, cornstarch, raspberry preserves) and perfectly baked-through, though it barely holds on to its berries, extends my streak. He even ate it! Evidence:
Assistant: So I just checked his desk--it's still sitting there.
Me: Hmm.
Assistant, two minutes later: Newsflash--it's gone! I even checked the garbage to make sure he didn't just toss it, and sure enough, only the wrapper.
Me: You don't say.
Assistant: You know, I think that's the first time he's eaten anything anyone's ever brought in for him.
Me: Well I'll be.
Labels: challenge, cupcake challenge, cupcake victory, cupcakes, victory
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Very impressive! That's a professional cupcake, suitable for a CEO. Honestly I wanted to eat it just from the picture. Perfecto. I think you're on to something...a contract with Whole Foods? MM