Keeping the ducks in a row…
I was recently asked by my amazing Doctor here in New York City, Dr. Fratellone, to bake my deliciously moist carrot cake cupcakes for his wedding that was happening very soon. My doctor is also a Celiac and dairy and soy free so already knew the challenges in finding quality foods and baked goods that are not just loaded with filler ingredients to make them taste good. And since I love to bake and decorate – the idea of being a part of and creating something special for his “big day” was a honor and I was up for the task!!
The request was for 50 regular size cupcakes and one large cupcake, all adorned with these awesome yellow rubber duckies dressed in tuxedos that he provided. So I rallied up My Troops, devised a plan and headed to the kitchen to get to work!
The outcome was better than we expected! Not only did they taste amazing but after seeing 50 black and white polka dot wrapped cupcakes in line with suited up ducks sitting on top I knew this was one of my favorite final products! I could not wait to deliver these to the groom and see his reaction, and hoped he would be as excited to share these with his guests as I was with him. I also wanted to share this story and the pictures with you!! This was a reminder that it’s the small things that make me SO happy and that putting a smile on someone else’s face makes me smile on the inside and out!!!
Prepping the Troops!
Ready for delivery!
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Ever Onward,
Jennifer Esposito
Jennifer, you are truly a creative and beautiful person inside and out! I loved seeing your creation for your Doctor’s wedding. This is just a small thank you for helping so many people. I am not celiac but I remember growing up as a child with terrible stomach pains attributed to “growing pains”, I now wonder if I was and maybe still am gluten intolerable!!
I love the shot of your two doggies. They look like they’re a lot of fun! I know that my dog (a Newfoundland) does a lot to make me happy like just greeting me when i get home from work. They really are our best friends and it looks like you have good pals. Take care and I really like your website and your TV show.
I posted a comment earlier and noticed too late I had meant to type “intolerant” as opposed to “intolerable”!
Your cupcakes are adorable! Was this your first bakery gig?
Jennifer the cupcakes sound fabulous, when could we expect the recipe?
I love experimenting with your recipes, love them all.
Love this! Is there a recipe?
you, my friend, are a ninja-both OFF screen and on!!!! you make me smile. and thanks for that.
So awesome!!! <3
Hi Jennifer-
I’m wondering if you have any other Dr’s or supports that are NYC based. I’m just coming to grips with the fact that I most likely have celiac’s (because, oof!, wheat hurts), but haven’t been tested yet. I’m LOVING your blog, and realizing that this could be far less painful than I’m making it out to be. Could be the Italian in me- need for bread AND hysterics.
Thanks!