Chicago's The Bleeding Heart Bakery does something I recommend all bakeries should do: send a monthly newsletter. Once a month isn't too intrusive, and helps remind people you exist and spread the news. They are also on Flickr, and do all kinds of fun, cool promotions, some of which we're highlighting below. See also our interview with Bleeding Heart Bakery owner Michelle Garcia.
Top Chef: Chicago cupcakes
White chocolate with wasabi:
FIRE - Super spicy chocolate cake with ganache and a "bacon" rose!
Bleeding heart now intoduces our "Top Chef Controversial Cupcake of the Week"!
Each Thursday we will be unveiling a new cupcake based on the key elements of the winning dish on Top Chef: Chicago.
We will continue to run these until the end of the season.
Then, let your voice be heard! We will be taking a vote of your favorites to see which ones are keepers and which ones are not.
Earth Day 2008 - see more Earth Day cupcakes here
cupcakes = vegan devils food and conventional vanilla bean.
frosting = vanilla
for availablilty or large orders please call (p)773.327.6934
Earth Day 2008 is upon us and we are more excited than ever.
With the world finally starting to notice all of the problems we have been talking about for years, it is the first Earth Day which we feel we may have finally be heard. Now for the hard part, implementing solutions. We urge business owners to get in contact with us to see what they can do to help in the struggle to save the earth.
"Charity Cakes" Program
Hey Non Profits!
Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while and we are well aware of that. We recieve about 10 emails a day asking for donations. For a few years now we rarely said no, but at the end of the year, we were in a deficit and on top of it, few people used the gift cert. etc which we donated, hence never getting them into the shop, which is the point on our end. So, we have come up with an answer. We WILL NO LONGER BE DOING STRAIGHT DONATIONS of product or gift certificates unless it is an organization of which Michelle is a member. Instead, we are introducing a new program called "Charity Cakes". Every month we will highlight one charity. There will be information and flyers about the purpose of the charity avaiable for our customers. We will also be designing a cupcake for your charity with a topper with your logo on it. One dollar from the sale of each cupcake will be given to you at the end of the month. This way, we both win...see, isn't it nice to share?
This month they are supporting Chicago roller derby player Tequila Mockingbird, picutred below, who injured her spinal cord during a bout, by donating $1 from every one of the special cupcakes above that they sell. You can also donate to the cause at www.helptequila.com.
On August 25, 2007, Tequila Mockingbird, a veteran Chicago roller derby player for The Fury, fell and seriously injured her spinal cord during a bout. That night her team huddled in the hospital and vowed to support her throughout her recovery. Since that day, Tequila has been in hospitals, relearning old skills : how to hold a pen, feed herself, and operate her wheelchair. She has been a roller girl since 2004 and is known for always hustling and pushing herself, being a role model for all skaters, and helping her team win 2 championships. The injury has limited most of the movement in her limbs, restricting her freedom, independence, and most importantly, her ability to work. Tequila is a fighter who wants to make a full recovery; however, she needs our support to make it possible.
Top Chef: Chicago cupcakes
White chocolate with wasabi:
FIRE - Super spicy chocolate cake with ganache and a "bacon" rose!
Bleeding heart now intoduces our "Top Chef Controversial Cupcake of the Week"!
Each Thursday we will be unveiling a new cupcake based on the key elements of the winning dish on Top Chef: Chicago.
We will continue to run these until the end of the season.
Then, let your voice be heard! We will be taking a vote of your favorites to see which ones are keepers and which ones are not.
Earth Day 2008 - see more Earth Day cupcakes here
cupcakes = vegan devils food and conventional vanilla bean.
frosting = vanilla
for availablilty or large orders please call (p)773.327.6934
Earth Day 2008 is upon us and we are more excited than ever.
With the world finally starting to notice all of the problems we have been talking about for years, it is the first Earth Day which we feel we may have finally be heard. Now for the hard part, implementing solutions. We urge business owners to get in contact with us to see what they can do to help in the struggle to save the earth.
"Charity Cakes" Program
Hey Non Profits!
Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while and we are well aware of that. We recieve about 10 emails a day asking for donations. For a few years now we rarely said no, but at the end of the year, we were in a deficit and on top of it, few people used the gift cert. etc which we donated, hence never getting them into the shop, which is the point on our end. So, we have come up with an answer. We WILL NO LONGER BE DOING STRAIGHT DONATIONS of product or gift certificates unless it is an organization of which Michelle is a member. Instead, we are introducing a new program called "Charity Cakes". Every month we will highlight one charity. There will be information and flyers about the purpose of the charity avaiable for our customers. We will also be designing a cupcake for your charity with a topper with your logo on it. One dollar from the sale of each cupcake will be given to you at the end of the month. This way, we both win...see, isn't it nice to share?
This month they are supporting Chicago roller derby player Tequila Mockingbird, picutred below, who injured her spinal cord during a bout, by donating $1 from every one of the special cupcakes above that they sell. You can also donate to the cause at www.helptequila.com.
On August 25, 2007, Tequila Mockingbird, a veteran Chicago roller derby player for The Fury, fell and seriously injured her spinal cord during a bout. That night her team huddled in the hospital and vowed to support her throughout her recovery. Since that day, Tequila has been in hospitals, relearning old skills : how to hold a pen, feed herself, and operate her wheelchair. She has been a roller girl since 2004 and is known for always hustling and pushing herself, being a role model for all skaters, and helping her team win 2 championships. The injury has limited most of the movement in her limbs, restricting her freedom, independence, and most importantly, her ability to work. Tequila is a fighter who wants to make a full recovery; however, she needs our support to make it possible.
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