Unlike me, N loves to tinker in the kitchen. When we received the invitation for a Mom and me cupcake decorating activity by
Cupcakes by Sonja, I immediately said yes - knowing how N will definitely enjoy this activity.
We all know how Sonja started the cupcakes craze in 2006 by introducing the gourmet cupcake concept in the Philippines. I remember visiting the Serendra store and gazing at a variety of cupcake creations. My favorite back then was the lemon drop cupcake. After more than 5 years, Cupcakes by Sonja has expanded to open more stores - with the first in the new Glorietta 2! They have also included new flavors in their line-up with my favorites being the choco cream cheese swirl and the banana monkey cream pie!
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so many choices! |
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the cupcake spread |
For the afternoon, N and I worked on 4 cupcakes and 2 cookies. Happily, the Cupcakes by Sonja team helped us [me actually] by preparing kits which made the assembly and decorating fun and easy.
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my little lady ready for the afternoon's activity |
I am all thumbs in the kitchen. Happily, being a good cook was not one of S' requirements when he married me. When we went on our honeymoon and stayed in timeshare resorts in Bundaberg and Paihia, S cooked our meals during the times when we chose to dine in! Lucky me! Happily, N is quite the opposite and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon's activity.
Aside from matching mom and me hats and aprons, the organizers thoughtfully prepared color guide cheat sheets - perfect for moms like me!
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make your desired color of frosting |
N was quite the pro - mixing the frosting by herself and spreading them on the cupcakes. She had already taken baking/cooking classes previously so she knew what to do. My task was to decorate the cupcakes by sticking the pre-made shaped candies on top.
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our finished cupcakes |
I asked and was informed that you can hold small cupcake decorating parties at the Glorietta 2 store. Cupcakes by Sonja can also bring cupcake decorating kits to your kiddie parties. N is actually not much of a sweet tooth (yay!) so the cupcakes we made and took home were enjoyed by the adults in the house.
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choco cream cheese swirl, decadent choco cupcake red velvet (N's choice) and banana monkey cream pie |
The cupcakes had to be refrigerated but I let them soften in room temperature when I was ready to eat them (I finished all 3 and a half cupcakes!) and they were as good as fresh! Breastfeeding allows me to indulge my sweet tooth! ;)
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SoKids having fun |
Despite the heavy workload (decorating 4 cupcakes and 2 cookies is not easy for an amateur like me!), it was a fun bonding afternoon for N and myself. I'm happy I took time to attend this cupcake decorating activity with her. As a working mom, I really appreciate activities like these when I'm able to focus on the "fun" side of parenting - without thinking about the need to clean up afterwards :D
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the gang! |
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with Sonja who brought the cupcake craze to Manila |
More Cupcakes by Sonja stores are set to open within the year at Shangri-La Plaza Mall, Eastwood City, Greenhills, and TriNoma. Meanwhile, there is an ongoing Shoot & Share promo which will end on 1 May 2013. Cupcakes by Sonja will be giving away cupcakes to 5 winners!
You can join by taking photos of your favorite parts of the new Glorietta store and post it on
Cupcakes by Sonja’s Facebook page. The top five photos will win a special gift from Cupcakes by Sonja.
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