(We’re gonna start having Friends of Foiled Cupcakes start blogging here and there. Want to be a guest blogger for a day? Email us at info {at} foiledcupcakes {dot} com.)

Iris, Chidinma, & Mari at the Chicago Tribune Tower

I feel like cupcakes could quite possibly be the world’s most perfect food—delicious, flavorful tastiness in a perfect little portable package.  How can you not smile with just their mention?!  My favorite part of the cupcake experience is the first bite.  Initially, the smooth, creamy frosting ignites a spark in my mouth, and then the moist, buttery cake brings it on home.  It takes me to a happy place—elementary school birthday celebrations, high school graduations, weddings, girls’ nights, the “no occasion” occasion, you know…the important moments in life.

The economist in me appreciates the efficiency of the cupcake.  Cupcake history says that cupcakes gained popularity because they were convenient and cooked much faster than larger cakes, and that the measurement of ingredients were easy to remember.  The basic recipe of a cupcake is freakishly simple: butter, sugar, eggs, flour. So easy, even I could do it (maybe)!

Whatever their personal appeal, do you ever really need a reason for shiny happy goodness?!

- Chidinma

Hi readers,

I’m Iris [@theirischen], the marketing intern at FoiledCupcakes. I’m a senior at DePaul [scary thought] and you’ll be hearing from me every now and then

Do you know what a live journal chat is? I wasn’t to sure of it myself either…with the latest technology and advancements in social media [twitter & facebook] the average person can get their opinion out there right when it pops into their head. #journchat was hosted by @prsarahevans and @kategardiner at the Chicago Tribune Towers.

Let me tell you, being new to social media, I felt like a fish out of water. I had NO idea what to expect or what to do. It was awesome to see how people were interacting, to see how quickly people responded to each other on twitter, and meeting face to face to the people you’ve been tweeting with too.

Anyway, it seems like our cupcakes were a hit, especially our specially requested vegan cupcakes…The test run of #journchat LIVE was a success too Hopefully there will be more of those events to come.

I love cupcakes!

Iris