Category Archives: cupcakes

Treat Your Mama Right

Posted on May 6, 2011 by kiki

Just like an anniversary or a partner’s birthday, Mother’s day can sneak up on you. But you aren’t doomed to just buying a sad bouquet on the freeway offramp. Kiki is here to help with some ways to give your mother what … Continue reading →

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My Top Faves at CBS’ Great Chefs

Posted on November 10, 2010 by kiki

  1. The first offering I came across at the Great Chefs of LA event taking place in the backlot of CBS was Momed’s duck shawarma. Momed, in Beverly Hills, is a contraction of “Modern Mediterranean”. The pita looked awfully generous for someone … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Faves at LA Magazine’s Food Event

Posted on November 2, 2010 by kiki

The LA Magazine Food Event had soooooo much food and sooooo many events, it was just impossible to fit them all into one post. So just think of it like Shark Week. With more food. And no sharks. This year … Continue reading →

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LA Magazine’s Food Event: Is that a Llama in Your Mercedes?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by kiki

Last weekend Los Angeles magazine was host to one of everyone’s favorite food events of the year. It is so representative of its kind, it doesn’t even have to have a name. It’s just called “The Food Event”. Participants are … Continue reading →

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My Scary Neighbor

Posted on October 31, 2010 by kiki

I live near the studios, which means we have some really intense Halloween decorations and haunted houses. This guy is back after a 2-year hiatus while they have been completely gutting his house. Beware, some of the pictures are pretty … Continue reading →

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Blogger Prom 2010 at Yamashiro

Posted on September 23, 2010 by kiki

Faithful readers may be wondering where Kiki Maraschino has been lately. Just the usual really, living a life of glamour and intrigue. Last night we attended the Blogger Prom soiree at Yamashiro above the glittering lights of Hollywood. Yamashiro, set … Continue reading →

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Birthday Party Love!!!

Posted on May 12, 2010 by kiki

So by the way, I LOVE SLAW DOGS! What a perfect place to hold my birthday party! I started thinking hot dogs – picnic! I had fun picking up flower and butterfly-themed decorations. Luckily I already had picnic tablecloths. Ray … Continue reading →

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Make it Irish the Easy Way

Posted on March 12, 2010 by kiki

How do you make things Irish? So far the easiest way has been to color it green. Until now, when Betty Crocker brings you the easiest “Irish” treat ever invented. 1. Make cupcakes2. Frost cupcakes3. Stick Lucky Charms cereal on … Continue reading →

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Cupcake Challenge Winners!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by kiki

Eat:Drink:Play has announced the winners of the cupcake challenge. Check out the beautiful pics in Emma’s post over at Squid Ink. Best Traditional1st Place: Big Man Bakes “Red Velvet”2nd Place: Blue Cupcake “Sweet and Salty Vanilla”3rd Place: Southern Girl Desserts … Continue reading →

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The Best Cupcakes in LA???

Posted on May 21, 2008 by kiki

Last Sunday Eat:Drink:Play hosted a Cupcake Challenge at the Montmartre Lounge. The event was sponsored by Fiji Water, K & L Wine Merchants and KozmoDeck> part of the proceeds were donated to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. LAist’s own … Continue reading →

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