Charm City Cakes

There are some people I am very jealous of and today I am going to talk about one of the objects of my jealousy. I am completely jealous of the people who work at Charm City Cakes in Baltimore. If you have no clue what I am talking about, obviously you have never seen the show Ace of Cakes on the Food Network. I was having trouble sleeping one night and I started channel surfing. I happened upon the show and I was hooked. I swear, I gained five pounds just watching the show. All that cake, all those wonderful artistic designs. I was instantly jealous. How cool would it be to work in a place where your creativity was encouraged and rewarded? If I had an ounce of artistic ability, other than coloring and making cards, scrapbook pages and painting pottery, I would so move my rear-end out to Baltimore and work for Chef Duff at Charm City Cakes.

I was talking to my trainer, Missy, yesterday about what I want to be when I grow up. She suggested I become an artist and paint my designs on pottery. I told her I didn't think anyone would pay me to do such a job. She told me I could just open my own business. I really don't want that responsibility and I think the market for paint your own pottery businesses has been fulfilled in my area. Considering that I am really good pals with the owner of the shop close to my house, I am not going to turn on her and open my own shop just so I have something to do. Plus, I could never compete with Katie. She is amazing! So, I'll just have to get my pottery on and get my creative outlet in that way.

Back to Charm City Cakes! Perhaps if I were a chef, I could open my very own version of Charm City Cakes here in the grand Metropolis. Alas, I am not a chef and even though I did earn a division champion or two in 4-H Foods, I have no experience with fondant and I doubt I could replicate the amazing cakes I have witnessed on Ace of Cakes. Maybe if I ever get married, Chef Duff would make my cake? A girl can always dream! Until next time, Diva Divine

These are all examples of cakes designed by Charm City Cakes, Baltimore, MD. You can see more examples on their web site, www.Charmcitycakes.com.