Monday, July 6, 2009

Press Release: CAPITAL COOKING GOES “CRAZY FOR CUPCAKES”



Lauren DeSantis explores the booming cupcake trend with the chefs from MallowDrama

WASHINGTON, D.C. - With cupcake bakeries sprouting up around the country, Lauren DeSantis, the host of Capital Cooking helps her audience bring the trend into their own kitchens. On the newest episode of Capital Cooking, Mary & David Supley Foxworth, the chefs and co-owners of MallowDrama Inc., stop by to help DeSantis whip up two delicious cupcake recipes.

To start the show the Foxworth’s share their recipe for Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes. A favorite at MallowDrama these cupcakes are made up of peanut butter cake toped with chocolate fudge frosting and garnished with peanuts.

Later in the episode, DeSantis presents her own recipe for S’mores cupcakes. Combining layers of graham cracker and chocolate cake and topped with a decadent marshmallow frosting, these cupcakes bring a favorite campfire treat indoors.


MallowDrama Inc. is an award-winning dessert bakery specializing in creating desserts with a dramatic flair, including cakes, cupcakes, and chocolate truffles. All of their products are made fresh to order using organic, local, and natural ingredients. Mary and David Supley Foxworth enjoy working with their clients to design memorable,
one-of-a-kind special occasion cakes.

For more information about this episode or the Capital Cooking series, please contact Lauren Desantis at capitalcooking@gmail.com.

Capital Cooking with Lauren DeSantis is on a mission to highlight the cooking traditions and cuisine from the US and around the world that is featured in the restaurants of D.C. In each episode, DeSantis works with D.C. metro area chefs to create unique recipes using ingredients that viewers can find at local grocery stores and farmers’ markets. For more information on Capital Cooking with Lauren DeSantis, upcoming events, and featured recipes, visit www.captialcookingshow.com. For daily updates from Lauren DeSantis, visit captialcookingshow.blogspot.com.

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Capital Cooking Airing Times this Month (July):

FPA

Crazy for Cupcakes: Cupcakes have become a national pastime, thanks in part to the now famous Magnolia Bakery. Everyone just can’t get enough of this sweet goodness. Lauren will teach you how to make some fabulous cupcakes at home as well as exploring some of the best places to get cupcakes in the DC area.

Time slot during the 4th week of the month, Mon@1130p, Thurs@930a, and Wed @4am.

KDHX Charter Cable Channel 21 in St. Louis, Missouri

Every Wednesday at 1p.m.

Crazy for Cupcakes: Cupcakes have become a national pastime, thanks in part to the now famous Magnolia Bakery. Everyone just can’t get enough of this sweet goodness. Lauren will teach you how to make some fabulous cupcakes at home as well as exploring some of the best places to get cupcakes in the DC area.

ETV: 1789

NLTV: Crazy for Cupcakes: Cupcakes have become a national pastime, thanks in part to the now famous Magnolia Bakery. Everyone just can’t get enough of this sweet goodness. Lauren will teach you how to make some fabulous cupcakes at home as well as exploring some of the best places to get cupcakes in the DC area.

PCTV: 1789

Photo by DC Hughes

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