Cleveland Represents in '08

Well, actually Lebron represents, but since we feel like he is “ours,” join me in celebrating James in the 2008 Olympics!

Now, let’s say a little prayer he gets better real soon....Cavaliers superstar LeBron James sprained his right ankle on Tuesday in practice with the US Olympic basketball team, US media reported. The Las Vegas Sun said the NBA scoring champion rolled his ankle on the foot of Oklahoma City swingman and reigning Rookie of the Year Kevin Durant, who was playing for a team of NBA players brought in to practice against the Olympians prior to next weeks Games in Beijing.



The United States Olympic opener is against China on August 10..tune in and cheer our hometown boy on.

Burning Girls! (5/17)

Saturday May 17th, 2008

Get your tickets today for the second HOT match-up of Burning River Roller Girls!

The Roller Girls are Cleveland’s first all-female, skater-owned, flat-track derby league. The women follow the WFTDA (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) rules and regulations, including how bouts are run, the size of the track, the equipment, and so forth.



Doors open @ 5pm. Racing begins @ 6pm. Bout 1: Cleveland Steamers V Hard Knockers Bout 2 : Hellbombers V Rolling Pin Ups $10 Advance, $15 Day of (A limited number of tickets may be available at the door.) Children under 6 years old free. For more information visit www.burningriverrollergirls.com Good luck ladies!

Cupcake "Project"

Who needs Magnolia Bakery (NYC) when you have Great Scotts?

The other morning I was reading a fellow Cleveland Blog, feedingmaybelle.blogspot.com and came upon her "Great Cleveland Cupcake Project." The objective is to give your favorite cupcake (Cleveland-based, store bought only) an online "Shout Out!" Vote for the best contest. I knew the perfect recommendation, and couldn't wait to participate.

Like all Friday mornings I am up super early for a weekly standing meeting, my “cupcake project stop” was the perfect way to get through an early meeting...after a late Thursday night...I digress.



Great Scotts Bakery located on in a little plaza on Wooster Road (2214 Wooster Rd ) in Rocky River has luscious cupcakes. My favorite is the perfect white “Wedding Cake Cupcake.” Piled high with sweet frosting you may need to eat this treat with a fork as it is really big and sometimes hard to get a mouthful without having it all over your face! As an avid cupcake connoisseur, I am amazed how they get the little vanilla cake to grow so tall while maintaining the dense texture, good baking is such a science. This cupcake is great for sharing and costs $2.50.

If you are interested in posting or participating in this “project” visit http://feedingmaybelle.blogspot.com for “rules.” Project ends June 1, results to be posted by June 15th.

* Thanks to Sara M. for the delicate handmade book also featured in my photo, I couldn’t resist. Thanks again Sara, it’s wonderful!