Memorial Day

On this important day, we stop what we're doing to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our great country. Thank you for all you've done to keep us safe, so the rest of us can enjoy the freedoms your service has provided. You are always in our thoughts and our hearts. We remember you. You will never be forgotten.

Got a Big Party Coming Up?

Bake Me A Wish now has 4-inch gift cakes in Double Fudge Crunch (Rachael Ray's Snack of the Day) and Oreo Cookies & Cream (the favorite of Operation: Birthday Cake). We are accepting orders of a minimum 144 units per order and the 2 flavors can be mixed. Pricing is $10 w/o shipping. This item can be drop-shipped. You can choose to include a "Happy Birthday" chocolate plaque. All of the note card selections are available. These make great promotional gift items -- or wedding favors!

Memorial Day's Approaching

Have you been invited to a barbecue? Were you told to bring something? If you make dessert, you have to drive (and gas is so expen$ive!) to the store, where prices cost more and more, buy the ingredients, take the time to bake it -- but why do that when you can have Bake Me A Wish do it for you! Order a cake (of course, using the promo code: BLOG to get 5% off) online and have it sent to you. What could be easier and less of a hassle? And just think how popular you'll be when you show up with something super delicious. They'll think you slaved away all day.

Make Mom Happy

You're not really going to make your mom make her own Mother's Day cake, now are you? But let me guess -- you're too busy or you live too far, right? Well, aren't you lucky you found this site! Yes, of course I have the answer for you. Check out these beauties and make her day. Don't forget to use the promo code BLOG and get 5% off the cost.

Sharing Time -- A Soldier's Cake

This was sent to us and I thought I'd share:

How nice to know that Bake Me A Wish does all the baking and sending for you... and nary a fruitcake in sight! I like how it doesn't mention how much brandy to add. Do you think Nana O'Carroll had a heavy hand?

This is a family favourite inherited from my Nana O'Carroll. We have always called it The Soldiers Cake. This is because Nana discovered it during World War II when cake tins were made available in which to bake, pack, and send fruit cakes to soldiers. This recipe was on the tin ...

THE SOLDIER'S CAKE
Ingredients - 6oz butter; 6oz sugar; 3 eggs; 8oz sultanas; 8oz raisins; 2oz mixed peel; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoons mixed spice; 1/2 tablespoon golden syrup; 3oz self-raising flour; 6oz plain flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon water; brandy. Method - Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time and beat well. Beat in golden syrup. Add sultanas, raisins, and mixed peel. Fold in flour to which has been added cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice, and salt. Lastly add brandy and baking powder mixed in a tablespoon of water. Bake in a very moderate oven for two hours.

GI Film Festival

I wanted to bring to your attention a film festival that looks like it will be an amazing time. It's the GI Film Festival, being held in Washington, D.C. from May 14 until May 18 and will be showcasing 25 patriotic films. It is the only festival to exclusively celebrate the successes and sacrifices of the American military through the medium of film. There will also be discussion panels, old classic films, special screenings and an awards ceremony honoring actor Jon Voight.

Administrative Professionals Day

Did you know April 23 is Administrative Professionals Day? What better way is there to say thank you to your fellow office worker then sending them a gourmet cake from Bake Me A Wish? Tell them how sweet they are! Just be sure to order by April 22 at 3 p.m. Then prepare to be very popular.