Cake is eaten
The other day I had lunch with the president of Interfaith Community, here in the city. We ate in the private dining room of the building fondly called “the GodBox,” by those who know it, because it houses so many religious organizations. It’s a massive block of sandy colored stone, overlooking Grant’s Tomb and Riverside Park. There was a refined, understated buffet, and at the end of it sat two moist, untouched, round cakes. Carrot and chocolate. I ate a gigantic slice of chocolate cake with my meal. The president of Interfaith Community said, “You’re very unique,” gesturing at my two plates. I’d finished most of the cake before I touched my broccoli. There really isn’t much more to that story, but I thought of, well, Eat the Damn Cake. Because I was. And I was a little proud of myself. Which just goes to show you how transformative this whole project is.
And in honor of that thought, here are some amazing photographs that Stephanie sent me:
You rock, Stephanie!!! Eat that cake!
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Un-roast: Today I love my ability to sometimes capture someone’s exact expression in a sketch. And my fascination with people’s faces.
P.S. My feminism piece is now in Huffpo, where it can continue to make people really annoyed 🙂
Kate on July 29th 2010 in Uncategorized
Cindy responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 12:15 pm #
I’ve been eating more cake lately. (and cupcakes) never seem to get it on video or pic.
and when I am done I keep saying…Kate would be proud!
way to go Stephanie!!!!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 12:33 pm #
Oh I love those pictures! I envision an Eat the Damn Cake art installation inspired by this.
…in fact, that’s a really good idea.
Emily responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 12:50 pm #
now i’m hungry for cake… hmm where can i find some cake to eat..
Justine responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 1:25 pm #
Mmm cake, you know your site banner gets me every time. That ganache looks so delicious!
AnnaD responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 2:53 pm #
I’ve had 2 recent cake eating moments. I was spending annual time with extended family and there were many cakes, pies and other delectables to be had. One evening my aunt commented (happily) on my eating a piece of caramel cake, noting that I would take the icing and place it on cake bites from the middle that had no icing. I smiled grandly and put another piece in my mouth. My last day there, I had another piece of caramel cake for breakfast.
Then yesterday I enjoyed a lemon cupcake at lunch. Same routine, making sure that each bite of the lemon cake had a bit of icing from the top. Delicious!
Diane responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 5:15 pm #
Frosting distribution is key!! My friend showed me her trick for eating a cupcake: In order to have frosting in every bite, she removes the bottom half of the cake portion of the cupcake and places it on the top, on the frosting. This creates a “cupcake sandwich”. You get frosting in every bite, rather than being left with a plain bit of cupcake at the end, plus you don’t get as much frosting all over your face (although licking the icing from your lips can be half the fun!). Somehow, you don’t have to open your mouth quite as wide either.
It would be so fun to have a gallery page of readers enjoying their cakes (or cupcakes)!
Amy responded on 30 Jul 2010 at 7:55 am #
Kate!! congrats on huffpo! how did that come about? and, congrats on eating the cake…. i know how that came about! you are growing to that beautiful age where you realize criticizing yourself constantly is just no fun!! EAT THE DAMN CAKE!
Amy
Kate responded on 30 Jul 2010 at 12:29 pm #
@Samantha and Diane
That’s a great idea! I should start a page of photos of women with cake. Thanks!
Wei-Wei responded on 31 Jul 2010 at 8:57 am #
I made and ate a chocolate chiffon cake today with a frosting from a recipe website called “That’s the Best Frosting I’ve Ever Had”. And it goes perfectly with chocolate cake. It was delicious.
Wei-Wei
Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot responded on 01 Aug 2010 at 8:04 am #
Mmmm, yummy, Stephanie looks like she knows how to enjoy a nice bit of cake. I made a yummy lemon cake for my son’s 9th birthday yesterday and we polished that off fast. Great to hear you are annoying people at HuffPo. Keep it up:)
Kate responded on 01 Aug 2010 at 12:41 pm #
@everyone
I LOVE these cake reports!! Cake power!
Dallas Video Services responded on 03 Aug 2010 at 8:19 am #
I think you like the cake most from the snap I can say that. The cakes looks like so yummy and crispy. Anyone want to eat this cake. I think you ate cake first before taking the lunch.
Reconciling self-love, and Xian humility « Girl with dog and torch responded on 11 Sep 2010 at 9:21 pm #
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