Ok. I admit it. I’ve a sweet tooth and I find it very hard to say no to cookie dough ice cream, homemade chocolate chip cookies or any other kind of dessert.
So, sometime last week, while taking the very long way to Metro and to the office, I found myself standing outside of Cake Love’s store location on the U Street Corridor. Now, Cake Love is arguably DC’s best bakery especially with these decadent cupcakes that are to die for.
See the one with the raspberry frosting? That one’s my favorite. So without hesitation, I decide to go in and buy a half dozen cupcakes while thinking that my colleagues would really enjoy having a lunchtime dessert on what was a beautiful spring day. Mmm. And they did.
A few days later, I get an email from one of these colleagues giving me a heads up, “Cake Love is offering ASL-interpreted baking classes! You of all people should go!”
Now, I’d love to but I found that I’ve other commitments on those days.
Anyway, this got me to thinking, “So what other unique, ASL-interpreted events are there in this city and/or elsewhere?”
For me, these baking classes would be near the top of my most interesting events if I were to go. Other fun interpreted events that I’ve attended are the Beauty and the Beast show at the Kennedy Center, concerts at the Verizon Center and the top favorite?
Scuba diving classes in the pool at RIT!
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My sweet tooth would KILL to take these classes! Especially if I get to sample at the end! *cavity-filled grin*
Those sweets look awesome! But I’ll pass on the one with raspberry frosting, grin. More for you. Hey, Black Rock Arts Center in Germantown, MD has some workshops / shows that either involve deaf folks or have interpreters.
Have you been to Larry’s Homemade Ice Cream in Dupont Circle? It serves the BEST mint chocolate chip ice cream in the entire city!
I haven’t been there but have you ever had blueberry pie (or ANY pie really) at Kramer’s bookstore right by the metro stop at Dupont Circle? The rest of their food is so-so, but the pies are the best…
I’m gonna try out Cake’s Love and Larry’s too…
I’ve been to Larry’s a couple times, and it’s YUMMINESS all around. Plus, for those who care about alcohol, some of Larry’s ice cream products use some booze as an ingredient.
I tried on a fruit tart from Cake Love. It tasted great! I suggest that you can give it a try.
Damn it, Rob!
Here I am trying desperately to maintain the self-discipline needed to stick to my doctor-ordered diet (required as part of my on-going medical treatment) and you just HAD to go and post this…pictures included!
However, since I detest the flavor of raspberry (blech!) I will join with Josh and pass on those raspberry frosting cupcakes, thank you. But just about anything else and I’ll happily join Vikki in the sampling.
As for unique workshops…well, for anyone who is interested, I happen to teach a workshop on breaking wood boards with your hand, snapping arrows with your throat, and walking on hot coals in your bare feet. Any takers?
I can drink vinegar and piss ice cubes. Should I give classes on these skills?
I would think that anyone can drink vinegar.. Pissing ice cubes is new though. Please do give classes on that! :P
Thomas Sweet in Georgetown is pretty darn good. Homemade ice cream with a blend-in of your choice. Butterfinger, reeses, m & m, oreo, you name it…I think I just gave myself an irresistible craving. (Heads out door for Thomas Sweet in Georgetown)
Nice post Rob. ;) Cooking and baking are one of my favorite hobbies.
I’ll stick with coldstone. 1500 calories a serving. yummm! Then again, something a little more healthier would be a quick visit to whole foods, and picking up a Razzmatazz smoothie. They give the best brain freezes. *clenches teeth*
:D
robbo! you never had any desserts when with me. and you’re telling me you got some sweet tooth? patooey!
We can have flan and churros together this summer, ok? :P
Rob– I heard they have make your own cupcakes across the street at Love Cafe. (I think you get to pick the cake and pick the icing you want). Chocolate on chocolate is my favorite. Yum. :)