Cake Byte: Prepare Yourself for the Sweetest Week Ever

Which team are you on?You'd better load up on Mimosa Brownies at brunch this weekend, 'cos you're gonna need your energy. Here's what's coming up at CakeSpy Shop this week!

First off, a thanks for the super-sweet shout-out on Seattle Picks: CakeSpy Shop was awarded the coveted #1 pick spot on the list this week! Super sweet!

All week long: pick up these totally sweet new Cupcake and Unicorn cards, and the Team Pie and Team Cake pins I had made up for the below event...

Monday, August 9: Cake Vs. Pie Party at CakeSpy Shop! A smackdown of the sweetest variety! Several bakers will be bringing pies and cakes, respectively, which will be judged by expert tasters and awarded on various criteria (texture, taste, crumb, etc). Prize donors include Art of the PieCupcake RoyaleEdible SeattleChef Shop & more!Though the event is no longer accepting bakers, tasters are welcome! Though the shop is usually not open on Mondays, this event will kick off at 7 pm. Come and get it, and shop for something sweet while you're at it! 415 E. Pine Street (near Summit), Seattle WA 98122.

Thursday, August 12: Open late for the Capitol Hill Art Walk! Like, OMG: awesome overload! You'll be treated to the sweet and savory oil paintings of Mike Geno, who may or may not be related to Wayne Thiebaud. The work will be up all August long, but on Thursday I'll stay open late and even make some cookies so that you can check it out in style. 415 E. Pine Street (near Summit), Seattle WA 98122--artwalk is 5-8 p.m. (or til you've spent all your money on awesome art)

Saturday, August 14: CCE! The Conference for Creative Entrepreneurs will be taking place August 13-15, and I'll be moderating a panel on Guerilla Marketing for Small Business on Saturday! I will be joined by awesome panelists Nicole of Immortal Dog, Diane of Street Treats, and Becky of Sunday Drive Designs!

Here's to a sweet week!