Friday, April 22, 2011

My First Order!

Hi guys! Sorry for the longer-than-planned absence. I have a post in the works that's taking a few tries to get right, and of course I want to iron out the kinks before sharing the recipe with you. In the meantime, I wanted to say a few things to my wonderful readers...

First, thanks so much for your comments on my cake pops post! Clearly that's a dessert that provokes a big response from people whether positive or not 8). Please continue sharing your thoughts with me and feel free to tell me what you wanna see more of on 6 Bittersweets.

First Baking Order!
Next, I have some shameless self-promotion for you today ;p. The deal is, I finally created a Facebook page for my little blog. Won't you please show it some love? Or you could "like" it from my sidebar without even leaving this page.

On top of that, I've started selling some baked goods (cupcakes, cakes, cookies, etc.) locally in the D.C./Northern Va. area. In fact, I was so excited to finish my first order of 3 dozen red velvet cupcakes that I simply had to share them with you (pictured above)! If you or someone you know lives around here and would be interested in purchasing some scrumptious homemade baking, please email me at xiaolu6+info(at)gmail(dot)com!

Thanks a million -XL
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Posted by Xiaolu at 5:43 PM
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32 comments:

  1. Rosa's Yummy YumsApril 22, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Congrats, that is so great! They look really pretty.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  2. DewiApril 22, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    They are truly beautiful!

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  3. SomaApril 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Congrats Congrats Congrats!

    (already caught u in FB)

    I knew you would do a more than prof. job on those cupcakes.. Here is to luck that you get a zillion more orders!

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  4. Ice PandoraApril 22, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Marty!
    Going to like you at Facebook <3
    xx

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  5. Katrina {In Katrina's Kitchen}April 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Yay! What fun...and CUTE cupcakes!!

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  6. Aldy @ Al Dente GourmetApril 22, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Congratulations on your first order! Your cupcakes look superb :) Beautiful as always.Bravo!

    All the best!

    Aldy.

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  7. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the KitchenApril 22, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Congrats, they are perfect! The frosting looks like little clouds.

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  8. Xinmei @ Pudding Pie LaneApril 22, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Oh wow, congrats! Best of luck with that, I'd order one if I lived near :D

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  9. Now ServingApril 22, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    congrats! may it be the first of many many! The cupcakes looks perfect!

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  10. JoanneApril 22, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Hmmm I think it's time that I moved, don't you? Next door to you perhaps?

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  11. Les rêves d'une boulangère (Brittany)April 22, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    That's so great! Congrats on selling your own baked goods! They are so beautiful and deserve to be bought.


    Happy Easter!

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  12. Three-CookiesApril 23, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Great start, first 3 dozen cupcakes, then 3 dozen customers...the skys the limit. All the best, you will do well

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  13. mycookinghutApril 23, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Lovely cupcakes!

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  14. elleApril 23, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Congrats to you on your first order!!!! Did you know I worked on Capital Hill? I used to bar hop in Adams Morgan, and attended James Madison (briefly). I'm a New Yorker, but I spent half of my childhood in D.C., Annapolis, etc. I have some friends still working, living in D.C. Chevy Chase, etc.. I'll put the word out!

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  15. Smoky Wok (formerly Tastes of Home)April 23, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Very pretty Xiaolu! A great start :)

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  16. JeannieApril 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Gorgeous! Hope you have many more orders to come:) Happy Easter to you and hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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  17. Mom-FridayApril 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    'LIKED' on FB! :)
    Is it a sin to say I have not tasted a red velvet cake before? :<<<

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  18. Dee D.April 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Ah, congrats! The cupcakes look ridiculously gorgeous!

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  19. smalltownovenApril 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Congratulations on all the big changes going on! I would definitely pay for these cupcakes.

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  20. Spoon and ChopsticksApril 23, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    They are very nice Xiaolu. You've done a great job!

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com/

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  21. Kitchen ButterflyApril 24, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    They look stunning! Congrats on taking your cooking further.....

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  22. KankanaApril 24, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    This is amazing Xiaolu, you are SO talented :) Congrats !! Wish I was staying close by ...

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  23. HannahApril 24, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Congratulations on your new business, that is such awesome news! I sure wish I lived in the area so I could order. ;)

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  24. Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes]April 25, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Congratulations Xiaolu. I'm sure you'll be super successful! Already like you on FB through my own page.

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  25. SrivalliApril 26, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Congrats!..those cupcakes look awesome!

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  26. ZurinApril 26, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    How wonderful that you started the business Xiaolu! Talent must not go to waste indeed :)

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  27. ZurinApril 26, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I wld like to 'like ' you but i dnt have a facebook account anymore. But I do like you.

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  28. XiaoluApril 26, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    tehehe thanks Zurin! I appreciate the "like" even more when it's in real life ;).

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  29. MindyApril 27, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    That's wonderful that you're now selling some of your delicious products! Should you decide to expand and are willing to ship to Canada, I will definitely order.

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  30. Photo-copyApril 27, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    That Marty is a lucky guy. ;-)

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  31. Alicia (Sweet-a-Licious)April 27, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Congratulations on making your first sale :) - and of course as usual your food looks amazing! If I lived near you I would make an order ;)

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  32. eatme_deliciousJune 8, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Congratulations on starting a baking business!! :) How exciting.

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I love hearing from you all! Please leave me a message if you have questions, advice, or just to let me know you stopped by. Your feedback is always very much appreciated. Thanks! <3 Xiaolu

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