Eat My Blog Charity Bakesale

This past Saturday Caroline and I got up bright and early–I can’t say a typical habit of mine on a weekend morning–to do something good: sell baked goods for charity, and, boy, did we have an awesome time.  Cathy, founder of Gastronomy Blog, came up with the amazing idea to throw a charity bake sale, bringing LA food bloggers together with 100% of the proceeds going to the LA Regional Food Bank.  The impressive spread took place in the front patio at Zeke’s Smokehouse in West Hollywood.

The spread was quite beautiful and all of the baked goods were really impressive.  We didn’t take nearly as many pictures as we usually do, mainly because when the crowd came, it was a complete blur! By 2:30pm everything was sold out with more than $3,000 raised! Quite a feat for a few ladies and gentlemen armed with only sugar and flour.  And since it was SO successful, another bake sale is already in the works for 2010.  I have an idea, maybe California should have a bake sale…just sayin’.

Here are a few photos for your drooling pleasure:

Whoopie Pies are making a comeback.  I’ve seen them everywhere, but these chocolate whoopie pies, baked up by G’mas Bakery, are the most gigantic ones I’ve ever seen. Caroline and Chase were huge fans. 

We made Caroline’s Honey Bee Cookies.

Bubblegum Marshmallows from Hungry Passport. Caroline loved, LOVED these.  I’m thinking there’s a connection to Bazooka, which is okay by me, though I always thought the little comic strips were super lame.

Bacon Apple Pie by EatingLA. I was stalking this pie when EatingLA posted pictures a few days ago.

Apple Cinnamon Sugar Mini Bundt Cakes with Marscapone Cream made by Pete Eatemall. These were an easy sell.  Absolutely beautiful.

On the left, chocolate cupcakes with five spice frosting by Sarah the Bear.  On the right, black sesame cupcakes with matcha frosting by Delicious Coma.  I think their name is spot-on.