Cakeology

"People respond most to food."

Uh, yeah.  That's why I stopped when I spotted a sign that said "Free cake pops when you say 'I love Cakeology'."

I was indeed presented with a cute Bruins decorated cakepop when I read that note out loud.  I also discovered that the Washington Street shop neighboring the newest of the Cheeseboy nation is going to be the new storefront of Cakeology as there is way more foot traffic there, while the original nearby Province Street location will be the source of all its fresh baked goods.

Wise move, Cakeology, wise move...

Taste of Fort Point Channel 2013

While last year's event was rather hot, yet otherwise ideal weatherwise, this year's Taste on June 13th was cloudy and damp the whole time through.  But Bostonians are a hardy bunch, and we like free food.  So, the crowd was significant and peppered with those who were up for the challenge of juggling an umbrella in one hand and samples in the other.

Me, I decided to keep my hands free with a rain jacket on my back and a wide brim head keeping my glasses dry.  Smart move, I thought, especially when the the table with the longest and slowest moving line yielded two plates of tasty treats after a wait of 15 minutes... thanks MCCA, for being the last to close up shop despite the intensifying rain!

Goodies from the MCCA station

Line for the MCCA table as I was leaving the festival

Chocolate Dipped

I recently went on a hunt for an elusive treat - the chocolate dipped fruit - and here are my findings!

Easy to come to mind for anyone who has been at the receiving end of a bouquet of fruit cut-outs and chocolate dipped strawberries is Edible Arrangement.  In addition to delivery, they have actual storefronts where they offer Grab & Go options such as their Gourmet Chocolate Dipped Fruit -

Per Piece
$2.50 for fruit dipped in chocolate
(Apple wedges, banana slices, pineapple daisy, orange slices, strawberries)
$3.00 when decorated with additional toppings
(crushed almonds, sliced almonds, shaved coconut, chocolate chips)

6 for $16 chocolate/ $20 dipped
12 for $29/$39

When wandering the Quincy Market food court, you're sure to notice Berry Twist, with their eye catching scoops of ice cream and decorated caramel apples.  They also have chocolate dipped strawberries, enrobed in either milk chocolate or white chocolate and drizzled with the alternative.

$2.80 for one
$9.35 for a kabob (5 ct)

As you pass by a Godiva Chocolatier, you may per chance happen upon someone freshly dipping strawberries.  Theirs are extra large - they weigh them to make sure they qualify for such a title - but there's a range for what they consider extra large, so if possible, I'd pick my precise berry, particularly since they are each $7 apiece.  Yes... whoa!

The most affordable optionthat I've spied thus far is available via Catering at Boston Kebab House.  They, however, require a 24 hour advance notice, and the smallest order is 12.

$1.25 each long-stem California strawberry covered with semi-sweet belgian chocolate.