The Cupcake Saga Ends...

First of all I want to thank all of you for staying with me through this whole cupcake saga!!  I have had so many emails from you guys telling me how much you enjoyed it and asking what the final decision was.  I wish it was just that easy!!!
The producer told me they had researched and found what they thought looked like the best cupcake companies in the two largest cities of every state.  They contacted all of these companies and were waiting on responses from them all.  The plan was to fill up all the filming slots for Season 2 which would be filming in September.  The next plan was to start filling up the filming slots for Season 3 which will film next Spring or Summer. 
They wanted me to come in September (as in right now) to film the show and that just wasn’t possible for me.  That just wasn’t enough notice for me to be mentally ready as well as having everything arranged for my family so I or we could be back in California that soon.  I told them that very first day there was no way that would work for me.  They asked me what I thought about two other local cupcake companies and I told the they should contact one of them.  She is a friend of mine but she isn’t local anymore.  She recently got married and moved to Utah.  Since then I have heard they did get a hold of her but she isn’t going to do the show.
At this point they have left it up to me as to whether I want to come film for Season 3.
That being said, the answer for now is - after lots of prayer, travel, cupcake comparisons, and just plain “I don’t have time”, I am not going to do the show!!
The JOY in all of this is it prompted us add the cupcake adventure to our vacation which  was fun and in turn helped me realize that as fun as doing that show would be, I don’t need it to prove to me my cupcakes are the best!!  I really don’t need the judges comments because I never wanted to be the best cupcake baker to anyone other than those who already think I am the best and that is my sweet hubby and kids!!  They are my world, they are my best critics and my best fans, my best taste testers and my best judges. 
I will end this saga with this... over the last month or so I have shown pictures of cupcakes from cupcakeries from here to California and back so now I want to show you some of my own!!
Chocoliscious 


Chocolate Covered Cherry


Pumpkin Spice


Christmas Mint Chocolate


A couple of Wedding Tower Cupcakes



Goin’ Bananny


May I Have “S’more”


Caramel Apple



Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  Phil. 4:6-7
Counting it all Joy!!

18 comments:

Mich said...

They are beautiful. Look totally YUMMY too!

Happy Friday!

Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...

When the Lord give you an answer you have peace and it sounds like you have complete peace about all of this!
But can you send ME a cupcake!? LOL! I'll take any of those pictures. Ha!
Big Hugs!
Kim

Jennifer {Studio JRU} said...

What a story... I loved it! I didn't catch all of them, so I just read from part one. It read like a wonderful little cupcake book! :) I must say... your cupcakes certainly do look the best. They are little works of art! I can only imagine how *yummy* they are! How fun to be asked to be part of the show... but only you know in your heart if it's for you or not. You do have some lucky taste testers! ;)

Nana's Nuggets said...

Hi! Angel:),OMG! just mail me one of each! those "little yummies" look beautiful! No doubt; taste as good as they look. Is'nt it the most wonderful feeling to know that "peace that passes understanding"! Have a "Yummy" Wk-end:).

Nana's Nuggets said...

Hi! Angel:),OMG! just mail me one of each! those "little yummies" look beautiful! No doubt; taste as good as they look. Is'nt it the most wonderful feeling to know that "peace that passes understanding"! Have a "Yummy" Wk-end:).Ps. sorry if this posts twice, computer acting up today!

Mari said...

Aww - I have to admit I'm a little disappointed, just because I wanted to watch you on the show. However - you have to do what's right for you and I've really enjoyed following you on this adventure.
Anyway - your cupcakes look so good and I'm sure they are the best!

Beth Herring said...

oh, wow - those are the most beautiful cupcakes i have ever seen! i bet they taste even better.

love you Angel!

Dan said...

Oh yeah, yours are the best!
So obviously everyone can understand when I express concern over "The Biggest Loser" contacting me to be on their show. I sure Love You!

Warren Baldwin said...

Great work! I would certainly enjoy one of those chocolate ones right now!

wb

Kathleen said...

OK, I vote ... you WIN!!!

What a labor of love are these yummy morsels with your unique, creative touch.

Blessings,
Kathleen

He & Me + 3 said...

Those are beautiful cupcakes my friend. I wish that you would have been on the show, but I totally understand. I hope that one day i will be able to try one of those pumpkin spice cupcakes. YUM
Beautiful pictures.
Hugs,
Mimi

I use photoshop to edit my pictures. It is an action that I downloaded...so if you have photoshop you can download the actions. Let me know and I will send you the link.

Connie said...

Hey sweet Angel! What a talent you have, not only for baking unbelievably beautiful & yummy cupcakes, but for sprinkling a bit of sunshine wherever you go!! No matter where your talents take you, you will leave smiles & good memories all along the way!!

And as for this evening - I just want to say how much Michael & I deeply appreciate you & your wonderful family coming to Owasso to support Jenna during homecoming! Thank you so very much!!! LOVE YOU!

Loren said...

Your cupcakes ARE the best! & you are exactly right ~ no one needs to tells you because your biggest fans are right here and support you NO.MATTER.WHAT!!

These look beautiful and I want one of the banana ones...oh my!! maybe with a little chocolate drizzles on top!! LOL

I second ALL of what mom said! I am sooo very thankful you and your precious family came out and supported Jenna tonite! I love and appreciate you all! You bless me more than words can say!

Girly Muse said...

I admire you for your decision, but would have totally have loved for you to go on the show, too! Your cupcakes really do LOOK the best and I bet they really ARE the best. Wish I could have one to be sure...

Michelle said...

Angel your cupcakes are inspiring! I don't know which I'm inspired to do more bake some cupcakes and make them as beautiful as yours or jump in the car to our local cupcake bakery and buy some to eat. I'll have to think on that.

I enjoyed reading about your families "cupcake" vacation.

Kathy C. said...

God provided you with the right answer. I can LOOK at your cupcakes and KNOW they are the best...Um, can you send me that smores one???? WOW!

Kathy C. said...

God provided you with the right answer. I can LOOK at your cupcakes and KNOW they are the best...Um, can you send me that smores one???? WOW!

bp said...

Think these would make it to Texas in a box?! LOL

Thanks for sharing your story with us!