A Year Of Cupcake Holidays & More Cupcake Fun
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Earlier this year we were at a trade show in San Francisco. A fine German chocolate producer was exhibiting its wares, displaying three tiers of gorgeous chocolate cupcakes as an example of what could be made with its couverture and cocoa. “Wow, beautiful cupcakes!” we said. A company executive responded, “We don’t have cupcakes in Germany. They are unknown. But when we planned our booth here, our American importer said that cupcakes were the rage. So we had these made.” The residents of Germany don’t know what they’re missing. The cupcake revolution has generated more enthusiasm in the U.S. since the introduction of, perhaps, frozen yogurt in the 1970s. Even Junior’s Restaurant of New York City, known for generations for its cheesecake, has gotten into the act. To celebrate its 60th Anniversary, the restaurant on West 45th Street has added cupcakes to the menu—a boon to theater-goers in need of a cupcake fix. They can also be found at the bakeshop at Grand Central Terminal. The cupcake choices are classic: Cupcake on, dudes! (That’s the sugar talking.) > The history of cupcakes. > February 24th is National Cupcake Day [Canada]. > May 11th is Hostess Cupcake Day. > June 13th is National Cupcake Lovers Day. > October 18th is National Chocolate Cupcake Day. > November 10th is National Vanilla Cupcake Day. > December 15th is National Cupcake Day. |
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