(Not) Too Pretty to Eat

The signature treat at Sedona Cake Couture

When you're a Weight Watcher and a Thoughtful Spender, a twelve dollar cupcake (Yes, a twelve dollar cupcake!) is beyond a splurge, but definitely picture worthy. Actually, the thought "too pretty to eat" came to mind looking at this cupcake and the beautiful cookies at Sedona Cake Couture. But I had a great time looking at the treats and ultimately opting for a scoop of birthday cake ice cream. 

Most of my travels involve a lot of planning. I try to visit places I've never been and may never return to. This gives me a limited amount of time to sight see and try local delicacies and, and I rarely leave without research and a list of must-see and must-do. But my visit to Sedona was very different. This was my fourth visit and I've checked off most of the major must-see attractions. I had three days to wander, walk and just enjoy the beautiful surroundings. I came upon Sedona Cake Couture early on my first full day in Sedona, and it set a very high bar for treats. 

A semi-selfie while I studied the flavors. 

Which one would you choose?

I'm more of an ice cream fan than a cupcake fan and this sign drew me in. My first choice was Nilla Vanilla Banana Pudding, but alas, they were out of it. The Irish Cream Brownie was good, 

but I opted for Birthday Cake, and I wasn't  disappointed. One scoop of homemade ice cream = $6.75. The memory = priceless. 

This cookie was just too pretty to eat!

The brownies were tempting, too, and the store had an extraordinary aroma of chocolate.  

 Cupcake, ice cream, cookie or brownie, all delicious and homemade. Which one would you choose?  

I got myself back on track yesterday and remembered my Weight Watchers weigh-in on Wednesday and spinach was top of my grocery list. I started the week with my water aerobics class and swimming laps. With everything going on in the world I find that swimming and walking are my best ways to keep calm(er). 

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care of yourself!

It's a Piece of Cake...

...and what a piece of cake!

The thing I like most about vacations is the leisure to follow my heart, my eye, an instinct or a whim and find something terrific, which is exactly how we found Sedona Cake Couture. What a yummy find!  The window caught my eye and after riding past five or six times I knew I just had to stop there. We had a wonderful chat with the gentleman at the counter, a tour of the adjacent florist and gift shop, a delicious cupcake and a relaxing time looking at the beautiful scrapbooks of award-winning and extraordinary cakes. 

A collection of sweet treats!

As the "graduate" of a four week adult education cake decorating class at the high school in West Hartford in 1975 I have had some experience in cake decorating. Pounds of confectioners sugar and cans of Crisco were sacrificed in my attempts to make a cake look pretty and I quickly learned how difficult it was just to fashion one identifiable flower. By the end of the four weeks I also learned I had few cake decorating talents and have since happily paid for the talent and expertise of those who can make a cake look lovely. Sedona Cake Couture had talent in abundance.

Wishes for a sweet week in Buttercupland!