“Time flies” is an understatement!

It feels as if no time has passed, yet on the other hand, SO much has happened this year!

The past year has brought exhilaration, expansion, experience, excitement, and EXHAUSTION!

Shortly after our 1^st birthday party, we were exhilarated after sweeping all three categories at the biggest cupcake competition around, L.A. Cupcake Challenge. (Our Southern Red Velvet won Best Traditional, and our chicken-n-waffle cupcake, Late Night Breakfast, won Best Over all and Most Unique). Winning 1^st place two years in a row was amazing enough, but to sweep all 3 categories was unbelievable!

After our win, our business continued to boom and we struggled to keep up with the demand in our tiny kitchen. We made the tough decision to stop doing custom cakes, and to scale back our custom orders considerably so that we could focus on our daily customers. That helped, but we knew we still needed to expand. About that same time, the owner of the complex approached us about taking over the vacant space next door. We worked out the details and shortly thereafter began the expansion. A few months later, we more than doubled our kitchen and gained substantial storage.

The kitchen expansion meant we had to halt the work on our food truck; it was another tough decision, but we refuse to settle for mediocrity and we don’t cut corners. If having the truck launch later than we wanted resulted in it being up to our standard of excellence, then that’s how it needed to be!

And man, oh man, was she worth the wait!

Custom built from the inside out, the My Delight Truck is the definition of gourmet!
We appreciate the unique variety of gourmet goodies the food truck industry brings to the community, which is why we were the first company to bring food trucks to the IE with our Social Sundays; thus, you can imagine how proud we are to now be part of that  family ourselves. We believe our truck is worthy of joining their ranks!

Naomi’s favorite memory from the past year: “It’s always so hard for me to single one thing out… honestly, the whole year has so many great memories… for me, the kitchen expansion is at the top of my list since I’m in there so much! And of course, the truck’s completion was a great part of this year; its superior quality–both the truck, and what we serve from it– is something we can really be proud of.“

Melinda’s favorite memory from the past year: “Not many people got to see the construction of the truck from start to finish… so for me, watching it transform from a caterpillar to a butterfly was my favorite memory of this past year. When it pulled up to the shop for the first time, my granddaughter went crazy! She was jumping up and down, shouting with excitement “Omygosh! Omygosh!!!” Our employees and family felt the same. Seeing their looks of joy & exclamations of awe was priceless.”

It has been non-stop for us here at My Delight. From the expansion of our kitchen, to the addition of our truck, to the huge growth of our delightful Facebook fanatics and Tweeps… from the creation of hundreds of cupcake flavors, to the various competition victories, to the many exciting events… we are EXHAUSTED but ECSTATIC.

More than anything, we are THANKFUL! Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for our family, our employees, our community, and YOU our fans.

Thank you for your love, encouragement, and loyal patronage. Knowing how much you appreciate what we do gives us all the love we bake into our cupcakes!

In our 3^rd year, we vow continued diligence in delighting you daily with superior quality, taste, and service.

Happy Birthday to us!

PS.
We hope you’ll come celebrate with us tomorrow, Tuesday, December 13^th from 4 to 8pm, here at our shop. We’re bringing out two of the BEST gourmet food trucks in existence: The Grilled Cheese Trucks and Grill ‘em All!!! BEATS+EATS+TREATS make for a SWEET Birthday bash, if you ask us!

Adding to the fun, Anapaul Photographers will be bringing their Foto Fun Booth, Balloon Monsoon will be twisting up some magical creations, and DJ Mike Styles will be bringing the ear candy.

Bring an unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to donate to Steven’s Hope and be entered in a raffle for several prizes including a grand prize of $100 cash!

It’s going to be EPIC!

“WHAT’S A SOCIAL SUNDAY?”
First, we LOVE Ontario and our IE community. Social Sunday is just one of the ways we try to give back– by planning a fun family-friendly community event here in our hometown, where we were born & raised! Second, Social Sunday is our way of showing our appreciation to our “SOCIAL” networking family. We open up for a Sunday (though we’re normally closed), create a special cupcake menu (different than our Daily 16), sell them at a discount to those FB fans & Twitter followers who’ve RSVP’d, then we bring out Food Trucks, a DJ, & a balloon artist to create a fun event for all ages.

This time, we are thrilled to have our friends and neighbors Toro Sushi, New Age Comics, Burger Zone, Chopsticks Wok and Juice It Up  joining in to truly make this a community event!

In addition, the Humane Society will be there with information on pet adoption and how you can help our four-legged friends.

Here are some FAQ’s and answers regarding the Social:

• How do I RSVP?  1st, you have to “like” our Facebook page. Next,  under our profile picture, click the “Events” link. Then, click on “Social Sunday: BEATS+EATS+TREATS.” Last, in the top right corner there is a button that says “I’M ATTENDING”… click that and you are added to the RSVP list.
• How will the cashier know I RSVP’d so I can get my 10% discount? We print off the RSVP list from Facebook, and then when you arrive, there will (inevitably) be a line. An employee will come down the line with the list, mark off your name and stamp your hand if you’ve rsvp’d. This will let the cashier know you get 10% off your order.
• Where does this take place? We rope off the parking lot in front of our cupcakery. We’re located just south of the 10 freeway on Mountain Ave. next to the drive-thru Starbucks. Our door faces Wing Nuts.
• What trucks will be there? Each time we try to bring different trucks. This time we’re excited to have White Rabbit & Nom Nom trucks joining us.
• Do the trucks take credit cards? It depends on the truck. Sometimes they do but it is always best to bring cash!
• When will the special cupcake menu be announced? The cupcake menu will be announced later this week via Facebook.
• What is the charge for the balloon twister? Balloon art is free of charge for children, courtesy of My Delight. A tip is up to your discretion. 
• How will you know if I was one of the 1st 25? We are giving the 1st 25 customers a lil’ surprise. We will set aside 25 of the giveaway items to give each customer after their transaction. (It is not for the 1st 25 to RSVP, or for the 1st 25 people in line… it is for the first 25 customers).
  
• Can we bring guests, or do they have to RSVP themselves? You are welcome to bring guests; however, if they are going to make their own cupcake purchase, they would need to RSVP themselves to receive the discount.
• Will the line/wait be long for cupcakes? Since people begin lining up before we open, we open our doors to a “wait.” We can not control how many people are in line, but please know that we do our very best to make the line go quicker, including having our full staff on deck, opening a second cash-only register, and taking orders in line so that it is ready when you come inside to pay. What you can do to help speed things along is to decide what you want to order before we come ask and to pay in cash :)  We also encourage everyone to plan for the weather! Stay hydrated, bring a hat & sunglasses, etc. You’re welcome to bring your canvas chairs too!
  
• Will you be having any games to win prizes/cupcakes? Yes, throughout the event, our host Joey Moreno will be asking some trivia questions for your chance to win prizes.

YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED (again!)

Here are 30 questions recently asked of us by our beloved Facebook family on our page.

(You can check out our 1st FB FAQ blog here: http://mydelightcupcakery.com/?p=791)

1. Do  you post or have available nutritional information on your cupcakes? Have you considered making a alternative cupcake for those who are a bit more health conscious? I take my kids to the shop just about every week and only wish I could indulge with them, but can’t (or won’t) Thanks!

• We do not have nutritional information available for our products at this time. However, it should make you feel better knowing you are eating high quality, organic, fresh, real, preservative-free food. Calorie conscious folks should remember minis are always a great choice and that over half the calories are in the frosting.

2. Do you have Happy Hour on the days that business is slow? I can’t imagine business being slow but what triggers Happy Hour cuz you always seem to have it an hour after I leave your store lol!!

• We have Happy Hours at random times. Keep an eye on FB &  Twitter for the announcement.

3. Do you make vegan cupcakes?

• Yes we do! We have one vegan cupcake available daily: Vegan Cookies N’ Cream. We also have several vegan flavors that pop up now & then (Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, Coconut Cream, etc.)

4. Can you make some gluten free cupcakes?

• We are not making any gluten free cupcakes at this time.

5. Do you guys accept custom cake orders?

• Sorry, no we are not doing custom cakes at this time.

6. Do you have sugar free cupcakes?

• Sorry, no we do not have sugar-free cupcakes. Naomi is adamant about not using artificial ingredients. She is aware of natural sugar substitutes, but has yet to find a recipe she feels is up to the standard of excellence My Delight strives for.

7. You guys still have some FOTW in stock right now?

• Questions like this one are bested asked over the phone. We are not on FB all day, and things change moment to moment in the store so even if we post a “yes,” by the time you see it, could be a “no.” If you call, we can check & put aside an order right then.

8. Is the store considering a second location or even franchising?

• Yes, we have big plans that include more locations in the future, but we’re working on some more immediate goals right now.

9. Can I work there? :)

• Maybe! From time to time, we are looking for experienced, talented, positive, and trustworthy employees. Bring in your resume. Regardless of our hiring status, you are always welcome to bring in a resume for us to keep on file for future openings.

10. Do you ship??

• Not at this time. We have not found a way to ensure our cupcakes arrive as beautiful and delicious as they are when bought in person.

11. How come you guys are so awesome?!?! :)

• Aw, thanks! We think we’re awesome because we are passionate about what we do (it’s more than “business,”) and we deeply appreciate and value our customers.

12. Do you give military discounts? Will you ever do a student discount (with student ID)? Or would you ever consider doing a special for good grades? How about a free cupcake on our birthday?

• The simple answer is no, not at this time. If you compare My Delight with other businesses, we think you’ll agree that we give away A LOT of cupcakes and do a lot of discounting as it is. We can only do so much.

13. What do you do with the leftover cupcakes you don’t sell at the end of the day?

• If we have cupcakes leftover, they are packed up and donated to local police stations, hospitals, fire stations, etc.

14. Are there kitchen tours and/or classes in our future?

• Possibly tours & decorating classes, but we are just so busy right now, we’re not sure how we could!

15. How did you become a cupcakery… How did it all begin?

• We actually have a blog post on this already! Check it out here: http://mydelightcupcakery.com/?p=461

16. Who is the mastermind behind all this madness? o_O

• Depends on what madness you mean … Naomi Moreno is the baker behind it all. Her mom, Melinda Moreno handles the business side of things… and a slew of other family members fill various positions to make it all work.

17. Did you guys originate the breakfast cupcake? Because we saw it at your place almost two years ago, and since then I’ve seen it on a few different shows where they claim to be “coming up” with it, and I always want to tell them they’re ripping off your cupcake.

• Yes. We wanted a truly unique flavor for our Grand Opening.  It had to be something that no one else was doing.  We had heard that bacon was being used on the east coast with chocolate, but Naomi got the idea of a cupcake with the flavors of pancakes, bacon & syrup.  We researched all the southern California shops and couldn’t find any with bacon in their menu.  It seemed like the perfect choice for our first FOTW.  After the first week, so many customers missed it and requested it that we decided to make it a permanent part of our daily menu. It is now one of our more requested cupcakes (next to Red Velvet).

18. How many flavors including specialties do you guys have?

• Close to 150 now (and it keeps growing!) We are currently compiling a master list to add to our website which we’ll be updating soon.

19. How do you get that slight crispiness to the edges of your cupcakes?

• We have excellent bakers who settle for nothing short of perfection.

20. When can I get __________ flavor?

• You can special order past fotw or flavors not on our Daily Flavor menu almost anytime with a special order of 2 dozen regulars or 4 dozen minis and a few days advance notice. However, the ingredients we have on hand and the amount of orders already on the books will determine whether or not we can turn your request into an order. Otherwise, we’ll announce on FB & Twitter when that flavor comes around again.

21. When will your truck be finished? And what can we expect out of it? Just for events? Driving around town? Catering events such as weddings or parties?

• Our Gourmet Food Truck will be complete very soon. It will do all of the above! ***UPDATE**** SHE’S DONE & SHE’S THE DEFINITION OF GOURMET!

22. How many cupcakes do you make on a daily basis and how many do you sell?

• Depends on the day, but easily thousands.

23. How early do you start baking on a normal day?

• Very early.  There is no set time; it just depends on the schedule for the day.

24. What is Naomi’s favorite cupcake and why?

• Honestly, Naomi can’t name any one cupcake that is her favorite.  She loves them all equally! (That’s like asking a mom to pick her favorite kid) ;)

25. When is the next Sunday Social!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!!!! :D

• Now that the county has changed the laws regarding Food Trucks, we will be able to start planning our next social soon. We’re also building/training our new baking team right now, so once we’re ready for the BIG crowds again, BEATS+EATS+TREATS will be on! ****UPDATE*** SOCIALS ARE BACK IN EFFECT! NEXT ONE 11/6!

26. Why do you charge for extra boxes/containers? Since the first box is included in the price of the cupcakes, if I (or anyone else) were to bring in our own containers for cupcakes or reuse the plastic ones, could we get a discount?

• The price of the cupcakes does not change depending on containers. Essentially, we give the first box free. Bringing your own container would not reduce the price on the cupcakes because the price of the containers is not included in the price of the cupcakes.  You are welcome to bring in your own container, though, to save on the extra container fee.

27. As ridiculous as it may be, can u make a doggy cupcake that is safe and nutritious for us doggies 2 eat?

• Not ridiculous! WE love our four legged friends and have plans for Pupcakes!

28. Would you consider taking suggestions for different flavored cupcakes? Possibly like a triple berry cupcake, with Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries topped with a fresh raspberry? Or something like a Crème Brule with a glazed sugar top with fresh kiwi and raspberry garnish? Or other suggestions that the FANS suggest? Maybe with a couple of suggestions and a mini competition, the winning cupcake could become flavor of the week and the person who suggests it can win a weeks worth of cupcakes or maybe just a free doz? :)

• The cupcake you’re describing sounds like our Mixed Berry cupcake. You’ll have to try it when we have it again. Actually, we have had a competition just like that for fans creating flavors before, but it’s not something we want to do at this time. Naomi has many, many flavors in her head already. Of course, you are welcome to suggest flavors on our page!

29. Do you offer a frequent buyer card?

• We occasionally do a virtual version of a frequent buyer card with Facebook check-ins and another check-in deal on Yelp. At this time we do not offer a physical frequent buyer card.

30. When will you be on Cupcake Wars?

• We have been contacted by the show several times, but we have just been too busy!  It’s not something we are interested in doing at this time. When we do competitions, we prefer them to be public-judged without the drama of “reality tv”. We do, however, love the extra attention (and business!) the show has brought to our cupcakes!

In addition to the above questions you asked on FB, here are a few that we get asked A LOT:

1. How many cupcakes can I buy if I walk-in?

• Our walk-in purchase limits are 3 dozen total, not more than 8 of any 1 flavor. We keep these limits in place in an effort to maintain a variety of flavors for those coming in late in the day. Otherwise, someone may come in and wipe us out as soon as we open. Even with our best baking efforts and these limits in place, we do still occasionally sell out of some flavors before closing. If there are flavors you must have, we recommend calling early to have your order placed aside.

2. Can I order a large quantity of specific Daily Flavors?

• Yes! Ordering in advance is the best way to ensure you get what you want. **** NOTE: OUR FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ARE COMPLETELY BOOKED THROUGH THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. You can still order for M-Thurs pick-ups* If it’s Daily Flavors you’re after, you can usually order almost any quantity of any Daily flavor by giving us 48 hours advance notice; HOWEVER, what ingredients we have on hand and what we already have on the books will determine whether or not we will be able to accommodate you. You can call, email, or fax your request and we will let you know what is possible. All orders must be paid in full at the time of ordering.

3. Can I just put a few cupcakes on hold for same-day pick up?

• Yes, usually we are more than happy to put aside your order. Occasionally, we are not able to for a variety of reasons (holidays, sold out, etc). If you are requesting less than 1 dozen, and are coming before 4pm, we will most likely not require a deposit; however, if requesting more than 1 dozen and/or you are coming after 4pm, we will ask for you to pay in advance.

4. Why didn’t you have _________ flavor today?

• The flavors you can normally count are the 16 listed on our Daily Flavor menu.
• Not all flavors are available right when we open, and some sell out before we close.
• For the best selection, come between 11-2pm.
• Better yet, call early and have your order set aside!
• Our “special flavors” (past flavors of the week), which number well over 100, are not on any set rotation. Each Monday, we announce a new flavor of the week. Sometimes these are brand new flavor creations; other times they are past fotw brought back. Occasionally special flavors “pop up” for the day. When this happens, we announce it on Facebook & Twitter.

5. How can I order flavors not on your Daily Flavor menu, like past FOTW or special flavors?

• Our past FOTW or special flavors can be ordered with a minimum of 2 dozen regulars/4 dozen minis.**** NOTE: OUR FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS ARE COMPLETELY BOOKED THROUGH THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. You can still order for M-Thurs pick-ups*
• Please understand that depending on what ingredients are needed for the special flavors, as well as our availability, we may need more than 4 days notice to complete your order. Please inquire about availability as soon as possible. Also understand that even if you call a month ahead of time, we may already have obligations “on the books” that leave us no room to take on more orders.
• *Dozen discount pricing does not apply to special flavors (only Daily Flavors).

6. Do you do custom flavors or custom decorated cupcakes?

• Due to our efforts to keep up with the public demand for our Daily Flavors, we are not taking individual custom flavor/custom decorated cupcake orders at this time. As we grow our team by hiring and training new bakers, we hope to begin taking custom orders again.

7. Do you deliver cupcakes?

• Yes, we can deliver your cupcake order. We are willing to travel anywhere our cupcakes can safely be delivered so please contact us to inquire about a specific location. Delivery and set up fees are additional and are calculated at an hourly rate – round-trip. Local deliveries start at $25. Delivery orders must be placed within 48 hours of the delivery date. Delivery is offered Monday-Saturday from 11am-4pm. Deliveries are made within a 1-hour window. Due to the delicate nature of our baked goods, deliveries will not be left unattended. A recipient must know about the delivery and be present to receive the order. Additional charges may apply for multiple boxes, delivery returns, and re-delivery attempts.

THE OSCAR’S

Shortly after that celebration, we were honored to be asked to provide cupcakes for an Oscar’s gifting suite the last weekend of February.
You can check a glimpse of us on this video: Oscar’s Gifting Suite: Alive Expo Green Pavilion

IE HOTLIST

In April, we were thrilled to add “Best Bakery in the IE” to our list of achievements! Thank YOU for voting us #1 on the IE’s Hotlist! MANY of you came out on April 22nd to help us celebrate. It was awesome to have the top food trucks at our celebration: The Grilled Cheese Truck, Nom Nom truck & Buttermilk Truck, as well as our favorite DJ, Mike Styles,  and the talented balloon twister, Paul Navarro from Balloon Monsoon CA. (We LOVE hosting BEATS+EATS+TREATS installments!)

EXPANDED KITCHEN

With the press we received from the Challenge & the Hotlist, business was booming. Keeping up with the daily demand became increasingly difficult due to the small kitchen were working with. (Think limited space for bakers, equipment, ingredient storage, boxes, etc.) It was at that time we made the tough decision to stop taking custom cake and cupcake orders. As a cupcakery, we felt it was our top priority to meet the daily demand for the general public instead of focusing our time and energy on individual orders. While considering our options for increasing production, the owner of our building approached us about taking over the vacant space next door. It was then that we made another tough decision: to halt the completion of our custom gourmet food truck and put all our available funds into the expansion of our kitchen. So that’s what we did! (The Daily Bulletin ran a story about it here).

After a few long weeks, construction was complete, new equipment in place, paint, floors, walls, shelving, and everything else was done and we have more than doubled our work space. Many wondered if we would expand our front-of-house area as well, but that was not something we wanted to do at this time and we actually have some plans for the space next door that doesn’t involve cupcakes. The bigger  kitchen will give us the space we need to increase production; however, now we have the difficult task of finding talented, experienced, trustworthy, positive and energetic people to join our team so we can reach our potential.

Construction consumed a good chunk of our spring, and before we knew it, summer was upon us!

CHILI JUDGE:

On June 8th, co-owner & executive pastry chef Naomi Moreno was invited to be a judge for the  “Police Vs. Fire Ultimate Chili Cook Off”  at the Ontario Convention Center.  It was a tough job, but somebody had to do it! ;)

(Congrats to Ontario PD, by the way, for taking 1st place!)

IE FOOD TRUCK FEST:

On June 18th, we brought our cupcakes to the IE Food Truck Fest at Citizen’s Bank Arena.  As the first business to bring gourmet food trucks to the IE, It was a thrill for us to finally see an event like this happen in our community. Though, it would have been nice to be able to sell our cupcakes there, the rule was you needed to sell from a truck. Unfortunately, our truck was not 100% complete and we didn’t think it would be appropriate to bring it out until it was  finished. Instead, we passed out thousands of samples, supported our trucker buddies, and were able to make many new customer-friends when the masses fell in love at first bite!

YELP EVENT

On June 22nd, we were invited to be part Yelp LA’s “High Rollers Sweet” at the  “AtLAntic: Yelp’s Boardwalk Empire” event. This free event was open to all yelpers and it featured lots of complimentary samples from a variety of vendors (you can check out the list here).  Our cupcakes were a crowd favorite, especially our beloved Breakfast cake. Check out the reviews here.

RECENT CHANGES:

Since then, we’ve been continuing to bake in the wee hours of morning, bringing up the summer sun!

Some recent changes we’ve made include expanding our Daily Flavor menu, changing limits, and adding special happenings for most days of the week:

1. We’ve added to our original 12 Daily Flavors to make it the Daily 16. This is a set menu, so you can count on us having these flavor each day (though some are not out right at 10am, and some sell out before closing. The best time for a full selection is between 11 & 2pm. We strongly encourage pre-orders and “call-aheads” if there are specific flavors/quantities you desire). The Daily 16 are Breakfast, Chocolate, Chocolate Vanilla, Vanilla, Vanilla Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Red Velvet Cherry Filled, Red Velvet, Dulce de Leche, Carrot, Key Lime, Coconut Lemon, Birthday, Strawberry, & Vegan Cookies N’ Cream.

2.  With our expanded kitchen, we’re able to  increase our walk-in purchase limit to 3 dozen total, not more than 8 of any one flavor. (Though increased, we maintain some limitations in an attempt to maintain a variety of options for customers who come later in the day. If we didn’t do this, we would have businesses come in the morning and swoop up large quantities & wipe out whole flavor options).

3. Another recent change is “Chicken N’ Waffles Wednesday.” After Late Night Breakfast swept the LA Cupcake Challenge, the popular demand for it grew to the point that we decided to add it in to our rotation on a regular basis. Now, the famed sweet & savory cupcake is available each Wednesday after 1pm.

4. Other special week-day happenings are Mini Monday’s (most Daily flavors are $1 all day. Exceptions are the “expensive ingredient cupcakes” including Breakfast, Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip, Dulce de Leche, and FOTW). Tuesday Trivia (2-3 “trivia” questions are asked with free cupcakes going to the 1st to answer correctly). Cupcakes for Work Wednesdays (we do a business card drawing each Wed. and give free cupcakes to the lucky office). Twitter Thursday (our tweeps get a special discount or trivia, only offered via twitter). Foto Friday (fans upload personal pics of our cupcakes/merchandise to our Facebook wall. The picture with the most “likes” by 8pm that day wins a gift-card!). Every couple months we also do a “My Delight Royals” competition where fans post why they should be named the King or Queen of My Delight. The person with the most votes (likes) wins a month’s worth of cupcakes!

SOCIAL SUNDAYS

One thing missing as of late is our beloved Social Sundays. Unfortunately, the current county ban on food trucks has put a damper on our Beats+Eats+Treats events. But we are working with both our city & county officials to bring back this community fav! You can help by writing your local government officials. Dine 909 wrote, “If you know which district you live in, click here to go to the county Board of Supervisors website, click on your supervisor’s name, get their contact info and call or email them, letting them know that you want the ban to be lifted  … If you’re unsure of which district you live in, you can click here to enter your address and find out.”

So that’s the haps! Onward and upward!

We can’t wait for you to see what’s coming up for MDC! Buckle up! ;)

More and more people are RSVPing for our Socials because our fan base is steadily increasing; however, on top of that, several newspapers ran the story of our victory & celebration plans, so we were expecting quite the crowd.

Knowing so many people were coming, Naomi (executive pastry chef & co-owner) started baking at midnight, and the rest of the baking staff came in around 2am.

They were determined to not sell out early & disappoint those waiting in line.

The party was set to start at noon. We planned to give away a free winning mini to the first 300 customers, so we knew people would start lining up early… but we could not believe that the first 2 people were there by 9am! By 11, a loooong line was already snaking through the parking lot. The Jogasaki Burrito Truck & The Comfort Truck arrived at 12 to serve up their delicious specialties to the crowd, our friend from Balloon Monsoon came to twist up his balloon masterpieces to keep the kiddies happy, and all the while our in-house DJ, MikeStyles, kept the people’s ears filled & their toes tappin’ with his “beats of all nations.”

Just before the doors opened, we got a visit from some officials from the city of Ontario. At first, we thought maybe there was a problem, but  we were pleasantly surprised to be given an certificate! It’s unusual for officials to come to an actual business, especially on a Sunday! We were very honored! It says, “The Mayor and City Council are pleased to congratulate you on your victory in all 3 categories at the LA Cupcake challenge, the largest competition in Los Angeles. Competing against 34 other bakeries, your win made LA Cupcake Challenge history! We marvel at your culinary talent and creativity, and are proud to have you as a member of our business community.”    How sweet! WE LOVE OUR CITY!!!!!

As the day progressed, more and more people came, waiting up to 3 hours to get their cupcakes! Naomi & the bakers stayed and baked their lil’ hearts out to make sure that all the flavors were still available, the staff hustled to and fro, everyone tending to their assigned tasks trying to make customers happy and so it seemed that everyone came and went with smiles on their faces. Success!

We must say that it makes our hearts happy to know that there are so many people who love what we do as much as we love doing it! We feel blessed and honored to have so many willing to wait that long for our cupcakes!

Thank you all who came out to celebrate with us, for your patience, your kind words, and your continued support. We love you!