Cake Byte: Sweet Thanks and a Cake Poll and Giveaway!

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8554049149798699784.post-59825303085499060462008-04-22T08:07:00.001-07:002008-04-22T12:02:44.824-07:002008-04-22T12:02:44.824-07:00Cake Byte: Sweet Thanks and a Cake Poll and Giveaway!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cakespy/2433974233/" title="New Cake Poll! by cakespy, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2433974233_34beb35c26_o.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="New Cake Poll!" /></a><br />First off and perhaps most importantly, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">a big, huge, with whipped cream and cherry on top thank you to all of our readers</span>. Because of you, dear sweet freaks, the illustration and writing opportunities have made it possible for Head Spy Jessie to quit her day job (she was the product manager / art director of a <a href="http://www.ipopshop.com" target="_blank">refrigerator magnet company</a>--no joke)! All we can say is brace yourselves--this means that the Cakespy enterprise is about to get even sweeter! Thank you all so much for your support. <div><br /></div><div>But of course, we know what speaks louder than any words: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">free stuff!</span> So, without further ado, our second Cake Poll and Giveaway! This time, in keeping with the item being given away, the theme is Faceoffs!!<br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3089/2414732265_ea8f8d2df0_m.jpg" style="float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;" width="240" height="180" alt="Faceoff" />How can you put your name in the running? It's easy! All you need to do is this:</div><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(85, 26, 139); text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><ul><li>To satisfy our nosy tendencies (we are spies, after all), fill out the below Cake Poll! You can leave your responses in the comment section, or send your responses via email to jessieoleson@gmail.com.<br /></li><li>At <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">12pm PST on Friday, April 25,</span> the Cake Poll will be closed. The winner will be chosen at random, not based on their responses. The original will then be shipped to the lucky winner within 48 hours, via the most economical method.<br /></li><li>As for our fine print: The results of this poll will be used for entertainment and Cake Gumshoeing purposes only; we may summarize the results of this poll in upcoming posts. Your private information will not be shared with any outside parties. Also, we've elected to leave the cake poll open to all US Territories, Canada and abroad--so even overseas cake enthusiasts can take part! *As for the prize itself, it is the miniature framed painting pictured at the top and to the left; no substitutions are allowed.<br /></li></ul><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">FACEOFFS! </span>If the following pairings were put in a boxing match or found themselves in a dark alley vying for your sweet love, which would win? Which do you prefer? Feel free to expound on your reasoning if you'd like!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">In the Morning: </span>Scones or muffins?<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Carrot Cake: </span>With or without pineapple?<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Neapolitan Roulette: </span>Strawberry, chocolate or vanilla?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mambo Italiano: </span>Gelato or Panna Cotta?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cookies: </span>Soft and gooey or crisp and crunchy?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fancy Restaurant Desserts: </span>Tiramisu or Crème brûlée?<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cupcakes: </span>Vanilla or Chocolate?<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Apple Pie with Cheese: </span>Delicious or disgusting?</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Strawberry Shortcake:</span> Biscuit-style or Sponge Cake Style?</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">Ultimate Faceoff</span>: Pie or cake?</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;">But wait, there's more!</span> There's another giveaway going on over at </span><a href="http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2008/04/win-box-of-cakespys-cbgb-cupcake-cards.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Cupcakes Take the Cake--enter before April 30 to win CBGB notecards</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">! </span><br /></div><br /><div><script type="text/javascript">addthis_url='<data:post.url/>'; addthis_title='<data:post.title/>'; addthis_pub='cakespy';</script><script src="http://s7.addthis.com/js/addthis_widget.php?v=12" type="text/javascript"></script></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span>Cakespyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11540351035366591645noreply@blogger.com