Keepin' It Green


I wanted to be sure and get the word out early.

The IronCupcake/WMSE CUPCAKE CLASH is a CASH ONLY event. Online ticket sales are now closed.

Day of, it is cash and only cash. Keep in mind that there is NO TYME MACHINE at the Kern Center, the closest ATM's are down at the bars on Water Street. So, save up those dollar bills so you can scarf more cupcakes than you ever imagined!!

See you on the 13th!


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Make a Day of It!


Coming downtown for the IronCupcake/WMSE CUPCAKE CLASH?
Why not make a day of it?

On Sunday, February 13th, he puck drops at 5 p.m. for the Milwaukee Admirals vs. Rockford Icehogs Charity Game to benefit Children's Hospital. You can score an upper bowl ticket for ONLY $3! The best part? TWO DOLLARS of EVERY ticket to that game will be donated to Children's Hospital! Cupcakes during the day, Milwaukee Admirals in the evening...sounds like an awesome combination that benefits good causes!

To make it REALLY EASY for you to join in on the fun, the Admirals will have a table set up right be the doors to our event, so you can stop by on your way in or out to grab a couple tix for the game!

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Easy Squeezy

"Baking cupcakes is a messy job. Sloppy drops and spills are a disaster. Try Squeezie Cakes – the amazing new way to make perfect cupcakes. Just fill Squeezie Cakes with your favorite batter and squeeze, squeeze, squeeze!"


These are the opening words to an ad I saw the other day for Squeezie Cakes. I tried to find it to post here, but failed. But let me tell you...go to the website for Squeezie Cakes so you can see who the spokesperson is...its Beth from 1993's Real World:Los Angeles. If you have ever watched Beth on any of the MTV shows, you know she is hardcore drama queen material...and she lives up to that here, with her "acting". Yikes! Do we really need a kitchen gadget to scarf up valuable storage space just to scoop cupcakes??? Just sayin'.

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Tell 'Em What They'll Win!

It isn't just the bakers and the artists who can go home with fabulous prizes at the ICM/WMSE CUPCAKE CLASH. Several times an hour, we will be drawing names for awesome prizes from local Milwaukee businesses! The only thing you have to do is attend and have fun, oh and you must be present to win. Donated just for this event, if your name is drawn, you could go home with:
$25 gift cards from INdustri Café
a huge box of baker's spices from The Spice House
product from Great Lakes Distillery
a gift certificate to nueskes.com
$25 gift certificates to Goldi's Shoe Parlor
$25 gift card to Outpost Foods
the new Staycation Edition of City Tins
gift card from Milwaukee Food Tours
chef's table from Streetza Pizza
gift certificates from Miss Julia's Bakeshop
gift certificates from Bouquets on Water/A New Bloom
gift certificate from MilWeb1.com
and more to come!


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It's a FULL HOUSE!


BAKER'S SPOTS ARE FULL!!!!
ARTIST'S SPOTS ARE FULL!!!!

Not event Uncle's Jessie or Joey can make room for more bakers or artists. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that we would have so much interest in this event. Thank you to all of you out there that registered. For those who missed out, unfortunately, we can not take any more. Our space will not allow for it. But...PLEASE...come and enjoy yourselves, you wont be sorry!

PLUS...this just in...the winner of the BEST OF THE BEST CUPCAKE (can be a Pro or an Amateur) will win a 2 hour photo session with local photographer Olga Thomas, in addition to the $500 prize!!!

For event info, please visit the CUPCAKE CLASH page!

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A Sassy Cow and a Horny Goat walk into a bar...

At next month's IronCupcake/WMSE Cupcake Clash, there will be SO MANY cupcakes to taste; surely, you will get thirsty! We are so lucky to have some of Wisconsin's best local beverages to quench your thirst.
At center court in the Kern Center will be none other than Horny Goat Brewery of Stevens Point, you know...because cupcake people love beer. But, for those of you who prefer something non-alcoholic at 10 a.m. on a Sunday, we will also have lots of other choices.
Milwaukee's own Anodyne Coffee Roasters will be serving their strong coffee to wake you up.
Fresh from Columbus, WI; Sassy Cow Creamery will have ice cold cups of white and chocolate milk.
Another Milwaukee favorite, Rishi Tea, will have free samples of some of their favorite hot teas, as well as cups of cold, yummy Chai available for purchase.

All drinks will be available for the cost of anywhere from 1 to 5 tasting tickets. The same tasting tickets that you will sample your cupcakes with. For event info and to purchase tickets, visit the CUPCAKE CLASH post be clicking any CC hotlink or the mini-poster to the left.

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The CLASH of the CUPCAKES!

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Remember last years IronCupcake:PRO?
That was just PRACTICE!!!

WMSE/IronCupcake:Milwaukee
PRO/AM Cupcake Clash

Sunday, February 13th
MSOE Kern Center


Pitting pros against pros. Amateurs against amateurs -- in a fight to the finish to declare Milwaukee area's BEST CUPCAKE for 2011! IronCupcake:Milwaukee will be partnering with 91.7 WMSE! In honor of Valentine's Day -- Perfect Pairs is the theme! This is THE competition of the year. Bigger and badder and more awesome than ever!

CELEBRITY & SPECIAL GUEST JUDGES!
Seriously?? YES, SERIOUSLY! Please welcome DUFF GOLDMAN* of Charm City Cakes in Baltimore, MD. You may also know Duff from a little Food Network show called the ACE OF CAKES!!!! In addition to owning and operating Charm City Cakes, Duff is also a sculptor, artist and musician -- the PERFECT guest of an event put together by 91.7 WMSE and IronCupcake:Milwaukee!

As if Duff wasn't cool enough, Food Network Cake Challenge competitors VINNY & MICHELLE GARCIA* of Bleeding Heart Bakery in Chicago will be there as well!

Still not enough?? The always charming and a little bit crazy DEAR RUTHIE* can not help but stop by to check out all those damn cupcakes!!

WMSE is a unique, award-winning music radio station licensed by the Milwaukee School of Engineering and operating as a department of MSOE, but financially independent of the university. WMSE Radio, 91.7 FM has been broadcasting for over 25 years. WMSE is made possible financially with the support of volunteers, local businesses, contributing listeners and now, the entire IronCupcake universe!

THE DETAILS
Date: Sunday, February 13th.
Time:
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Cupcake voting ends at 12:30)
Tickets:
$6 Entry Ticket/$1 Tasting Tickets available the day of the event -- CASH ONLY. 1 cupcake per ticket, beverages (milk, coffee, tea and; of course, beer) will be available for other amounts -- CASH ONLY. Online ticket sales are now closed.
Where: MSOE Kern Center is located at 1245 N. Broadway in downtown Milwaukee. At the corner of Broadway and Knapp. For more information, visithttp://www.msoe.edu/athletics/facilities/kern_center_directions.shtml

PROUD PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
The list is still growing, but this event would not take place without the help of our AMAZING local supporters. Please buy their products, eat their food and use their services to say THANK YOU For their support!



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2011 Cupcake-Style

Calling all cupcake lovers... this one's for you! This 2011 cupcake calendar is not only sprinkled with fun but a little sass and wit too. Enjoy a different expression each month!
  • Jan: Diets suck, give me a cupcake!
  • Feb: Love is a cupcake!
  • Mar: Hellooo... cupcake!
  • Apr: A cupcake a day, keeps the sweet tooth away!
  • May: Stay back, I haven't had my cupcake yet!
  • Jun: Don't be a hater, eat a cupcake!
  • Jul: You deserve a day sprinkled with fun!
  • Aug: I'm baked!
  • Sep: Powered by cupcakes!
  • Oct: You want a piece of me?
  • Nov: I never met a cupcake I didn't like!
  • Dec: Jolly good!
This calendar includes 12 original cupcake illustrations. These small cards are perfect for bulletin boards, desk, refrigerator, or as wall decor. Keep for yourself or give them as a gift. Display them one at a time or pin them all up. 12 cards, each with a different design and saying. Small cards measure 2.625"x 4.5". Printed on premium white 110lb cover stock. Available from ETSY seller monkeyminddesign09

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