The other day I received a sample of the new Range Kleen GoGo Cupcases in the mail, and was eager to give them a trial run in Stacie's test kitchen.
I had a birthday party to attend, and was making cupcakes for the birthday boy, and thought I'd slip one into one of the Cupcases and see how it did on the long journey to Brooklyn.
First thing I noticed was that the base of the unit has a three way divider that I assumed was removable and spent a minute or so tugging at it to take it out. It doesn't come out.
The top of the unit has a spike in it that I assumed was used to pin the cupcake down, so it wouldn't bang around inside its case.
The plastic seemed sturdy and the outside of the case was cute. All systems go.
Here's what the cupcake looked like as it went in:
I tossed it in my bag, where it landed upside down, and left for the party. NYC was experiencing a serious wind and rain storm that night, so it was the perfect time to test out a cupcake carrier!
Here's what my cupcake looked like 3 hours later, when I opened the case:
Not perfect, but pretty darn good.
Pros: The case is sturdy, looks like a cute cupcake, and seems to be resistant to most of what a person might put it through in the transport of a cupcake. Also, this would be perfect for a muffin, where you don't have to worry so much about frosting and decorations. Nothing will be crushed when using this product.
Cons: Took me a minute to figure out how to use it (yes, I am serious), wouldn't protect (or possibly fit) oversize (Texas-size?) cupcakes, or those with ornate frosting and decorations.
I would definitely use this again. Mostly, I think, for taking a cupcake to work, or for a picnic, or just taking a store-bought cupcake to a friend in need.
Deets: These are available from Range Kleen (scroll down the page) in singles (for $3.99), doubles (for $8.99), and six packs (for $11.99).
I also found, while digging around the Range Kleen Website these nifty whisks (scroll down), which would be perfect for whipping cream, baking mixes, etc. I also liked (on the same page) the silicone "Kleen Seams," which cover the gap between the stove top and the counter in my kitchen.
I had a birthday party to attend, and was making cupcakes for the birthday boy, and thought I'd slip one into one of the Cupcases and see how it did on the long journey to Brooklyn.
First thing I noticed was that the base of the unit has a three way divider that I assumed was removable and spent a minute or so tugging at it to take it out. It doesn't come out.
The top of the unit has a spike in it that I assumed was used to pin the cupcake down, so it wouldn't bang around inside its case.
The plastic seemed sturdy and the outside of the case was cute. All systems go.
Here's what the cupcake looked like as it went in:
I tossed it in my bag, where it landed upside down, and left for the party. NYC was experiencing a serious wind and rain storm that night, so it was the perfect time to test out a cupcake carrier!
Here's what my cupcake looked like 3 hours later, when I opened the case:
Not perfect, but pretty darn good.
Pros: The case is sturdy, looks like a cute cupcake, and seems to be resistant to most of what a person might put it through in the transport of a cupcake. Also, this would be perfect for a muffin, where you don't have to worry so much about frosting and decorations. Nothing will be crushed when using this product.
Cons: Took me a minute to figure out how to use it (yes, I am serious), wouldn't protect (or possibly fit) oversize (Texas-size?) cupcakes, or those with ornate frosting and decorations.
I would definitely use this again. Mostly, I think, for taking a cupcake to work, or for a picnic, or just taking a store-bought cupcake to a friend in need.
Deets: These are available from Range Kleen (scroll down the page) in singles (for $3.99), doubles (for $8.99), and six packs (for $11.99).
I also found, while digging around the Range Kleen Website these nifty whisks (scroll down), which would be perfect for whipping cream, baking mixes, etc. I also liked (on the same page) the silicone "Kleen Seams," which cover the gap between the stove top and the counter in my kitchen.
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after seeing them on bakerella's blog.