Slog - Comments on Trophy Cupcakes on Tomorrow's Martha Stewart Show http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew Trophy Cupcakes, Seattle's most delicious cupcakery (sorry, Cupcake Royale), will be featured on tomorrow's Martha Stewart Show, when Trophy owner Jennifer Shea shares a new S'mores cupcake recipe and frosting-rosette tips with America's most well-organized ex-con. The Seattle P-I has the full story on how Jennifer met Martha here. (And if you want to help Trophy celebrate their media triumph, the Wallingford shop will be replaying Shea's segments on Martha and serving free mini-cupcakes and punch at 5 pm tomorrow.)... Copyright 2008 Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:40:33 -0800 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:55:31 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by S. M. Well, Trophy's cupcakes are fine, but a bit light and airy. (Cupcake Royale's are also that way.)

If you like dense, rich more European-style cupcakes, which is the only kind, with similar frosting, which is the only kind, you need to try them at Cafe Javasti (Maple Leaf and Wedgwood). But they don't have them every day.

]]> S. M. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987907 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987907 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:35:54 -0800 Comment by STJA "most well-organized" = = "best organized". Am I wrong, dude?

Also, the biggest question is whether either of them have attempted maple-bacon cupcakes.

]]> STJA http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987919 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987919 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:39:48 -0800 Comment by keshmeshi European style cupcakes. Isn't that a contradiction in terms?

]]> keshmeshi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987923 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987923 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:40:57 -0800 Comment by Nat Trophy needs new locations. I keep trying to go to the one in Wallingford, but I don't have a kid in a stroller.

]]> Nat http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987937 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987937 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 11:45:42 -0800 Comment by Aislinn Hungry today in the Stranger offices? This is the fifth picture of food today, and it's barely noon.

]]> Aislinn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987965 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987965 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:00:08 -0800 Comment by Thel Am I the only one for whom large chunks of Slog text keep vanishing today whenever I mouse over them?

]]> Thel http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987971 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987971 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:02:48 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle European style cupcakes go better with a strong tea or some coffee, whereas light cupcakes are best served with milk.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987983 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987983 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:08:04 -0800 Comment by Catman Yeah, what's the deal with the text disappearing when I mouse over it? I thought it was my work computer because it's extremely slow anyway, but others apparently have that issue, too.

]]> Catman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987986 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c987986 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:09:33 -0800 Comment by Nick Hi, people with Slog problems and the disappearing text. Tell me: which browser and OS are you using?

]]> Nick http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988018 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988018 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:22:44 -0800 Comment by Aislinn @9: IE, 6 I think? Not 7, we don't have tabs. And Windows XP. I've had that problem for a long time, though I have not noticed a pattern as to when it happens and why.

]]> Aislinn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988041 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988041 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:39:27 -0800 Comment by Thanks, cupcake Trophy cupcakes are good, but not worth $3.00 each. (And they point their noses in the air if you ask if there is a price break for buying multiple dozens of their cupcakes for parties...like these are "gourmet" cupcakes, how dare you ask such a question.)

I perfer the PCC vegan mini cupcakes, anyway.

]]> Thanks, cupcake http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988071 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988071 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 12:53:54 -0800 Comment by mackro mackro Just Desserts make the best cupcakes I've ever had.

Cupcake Royale is the best cupcake venue.

I have to try Trophy.

]]> mackro mackro http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988121 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988121 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:16:55 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle You should use Firefox, @9.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988129 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988129 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:20:37 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Cooney Cupcake Royale is so overrated. Stale and dry cupcakes that have been sitting out all day. I can't wait to try Trophy.

]]> Lloyd Cooney http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988175 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988175 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:43:25 -0800 Comment by apres_moi I don't mind paying $3 for cupcakes. I've had their cupcakes before and they're probably the best so far. I do feel sorry for the owner having to pay the ridiculous rent in the Wallingford Center. I've heard first-hand reports from people complaining of the asshole, who manages that building, and the amount of rent that he charges that he loves to raise whenever he desires to. I live in Wallingford and there aren't that many businesses that've stayed there for years because of the property manager's greedy side.

]]> apres_moi http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988177 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988177 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:45:09 -0800 Comment by no fording the wallinfjord I love Trophy, but hate Wallingford. AM I the only one? I do agree, another on another Trophy location in a more anti-family space. I don't know what that means, I just don't want to be part of the village it takes to raise those sugar-addled brats. And hey, did you all have Trophy at the Genius awards? I never found out whos cupcakes those were.

]]> no fording the wallinfjord http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988191 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988191 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:53:38 -0800 Comment by genevieve Trophy is great (with a name that makes me think otherwise). Cupcake Royale is a fantastic name (with cupcakes that don't live up to the name - dry and day-old tasting at all times). Good luck to jennifer Shea tomorrow!

Oh, amd I also wanna know about the disappearing text. This happens every coupld of months, it seems. My work uses xp and IE 6 and is not going to change to Firefox.

]]> genevieve http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988234 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988234 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:16:33 -0800 Comment by Mittens Schrodinger I hope Jennifer gives massive kudos to her staff...whoever is managing the kitchen and came up with the recipes, etc., is awesome!

]]> Mittens Schrodinger http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988292 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988292 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:50:41 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways Cupcake Royale-how can a snack cake be both greasy and dry?

Trophy-good, not great

Homemade-the best!

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988373 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988373 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:53:21 -0800 Comment by Catman Sadly, I work at a government institution and can only use the deplorable Microsoft Exploder. I can go home, though, and read the Slog gladly on Firefox or Safari.

]]> Catman http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988391 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988391 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 16:18:56 -0800 Comment by CorporateSlave Cupcake Royale's cupcakes are drier than a hooker's poon after a gangbang. Why people rave about Cupcake Royale, I have no idea.

Trophy, though... eating a cupcake from Trophy is like eating a piece of heaven.

]]> CorporateSlave http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988463 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988463 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:21:20 -0800 Comment by LD Cupcake Royale has awesome cupcakes. The chocolate cupcakes with coconut frosting are addictive. Who has time to make cupcakes anyway?

]]> LD http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988504 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988504 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:02:08 -0800 Comment by joey seriously? cupcake royale f'ing rocks. i'm sure they're responsible for at least 25 lbs of my body. i might have a cupcake addiction. red velvet with cream cheese? actually anything with their cream cheese. sorry but coupled with stumptown coffee and funny baristas, i end up spending way too much time there. i'll add trophy to my list of "to try", but i'll always cupake royale.

]]> joey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988604 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988604 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:59:14 -0800 Comment by joey damn -- i wrote "but i'll always HEART cupcake royale" martha stewart -- wow. it's been a while.

]]> joey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988605 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988605 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:01:36 -0800 Comment by Dawgson If nothing else, Trophy cupcakes is WAY better than the Cupcake Royale in West Seattle. It was never clear to me if they were all made in Ballard and shipped over.

The mini, green tea cupcakes are like little delightful pieces of macha-flavored heaven.

]]> Dawgson http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988617 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c988617 Chow Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:36:01 -0800 Comment by Lisa Having been a huge fan of Cupcake Royale for over 4 years...I have tried others attempts at a good cake...NY Cupcake doesn't compare at all...incredibly dry and lacks flavor and it's located in two story busy mall...no. Trophy cupcake is incredibly cutesy and does have pretty cupcakes but they are not nearly as tasty as Cupcake Royale and what is up with all of the different frostings? If you want consistently great cupcakes that never disappoint...all made with buttercream frosting located in convenient places...CUPCAKE ROYALE REDEFINES SCRUMPTIOUS!

]]> Lisa http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c989362 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c989362 Chow Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:07:02 -0800 Comment by JBBJ I'm sorry -- I've had both. Cupcake Royale is really good. Trophy - is just better. Many better creative "holiday themed" --- the PB&J is incredible, the Chai is a certain winner -- And I love the Guiness stout cake with Irish Cream frosting on St Patricks day.... The Red Velvet is my favorite. If you're really serious about the European Cupcakes - try a brownie. Sorry trophy - you're good! Not as good

]]> JBBJ http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c989476 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c989476 Chow Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:52:04 -0800 Comment by Brad in Seattle Cupcake Royale rocks. Trophy sucks. My friend and I went there one day to get a cupcake - couldn't find anything simple. I just wanted a vanilla cupcake with mint frosting, you know, like you get at Cupcake Royale. Peppermint Party. Ahhh. But instead ... we had to choose from an array of hyped up flavors ... like fucking PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY. I mean come on, if I want a sandwich I'll get a sandwhich. I eventually settled on some stupid "18 Ways to Die from Chocolate Poisoning" or something ... you know, to give the secretaries something to talk about when they go back to work, about how "naughty" they were at lunch. Anyway, now I want a cupcake. And Cupcake Royale is closed. I'm sad.

]]> Brad in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c989847 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c989847 Chow Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:07:54 -0800 Comment by brad's an idiot Uh, half of Trophy's flavors, just like Cupcake Royale's are basic vanilla/chocolate combos. People are such assholes. To everyone above: both of these businesses are run by PEOPLE who put their money on the line only for your shitty, arrogant asses to make stupid, uninformed, mean spirited, nothing near constructive comments???? And I want to slap every one of you, channel your anger into something more worthy, like the war in Iraq. Fucking hipsters, I wish you'd all choke on some buttercream and I don't care whose or how minty it is.

]]> brad's an idiot http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c993648 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/04/trophy_cupcakes_on_tomorrows_martha_stew#c993648 Chow Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:55:31 -0800