boom shaka laka

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/timey-wimey-sweets-2025

I grew up on old-school Doctor Who, back when it aired on PBS Friday nights. My first convention ever was a Doctor Who event - where John Pertwee patted my head - and just a few years ago I received a side-hug from my favorite Doctor, Peter Davison. [Still squeeing over that, btw.] So yeah, you could say the good Doctor and I go back a ways.

So today I thought we'd celebrate all things timey-wimey with the ultimate Best-Of cake mix sure to make your knees wibbly-wobbly. Ready? Allons-y!

(By Nerdache Cakes)

Much as I adore Tigger, I'm kinda bummed I can't make a "Doctor POOH" joke here. But that's ok; Piglet in a homemade Dalek costume MORE than makes up for it.

 

And speaking of Daleks:

(By Stacked Cakes)

WOW.

 

The 'net is full of so many fantastic TARDIS cakes, it's hard to narrow down the best ones.

Actually, I take that back; this one wasn't hard to narrow down at all:

(By Leigh Henderson of theyrecoming.com)

This cake (yes, it's cake!) is fitted with mirrors and lights to make it actually look bigger on the inside.

 

Here's a peek inside the window:

 

Time for a cookie break!

(By Cookie Cowgirl)

Daleks in party hats. YESSS.

 

And who's the cutest widdle alien fat particle of all time?

(Found here, baker unknown)

IT'S YOU!

(No, not YOU you. I mean the adipose. Um. Awkwarrrd.)

 

As a Classic Who girl, these guys were always my favorite villains:

(By Truly Scrumptious Designer Cakes)

Still can't get over how cute she managed to make a Cyberman look, though. I seriously want that cake in doll form!

 

And now for something a little steamy:

(By The Little Cake Patch)

If you think about it, Steampunk and Doctor Who really are a match made in the heavens, am I right?

 

And while we're talking TARDISes TARDI TARDIS cakes, I love the galaxy airbrushing on this one:

(Made by Claudia's Cakery)

 

It takes a lot to fool me with cake these days, but this next one did. I *still* have a hard time believing it's not a wooden model:

(Found here)

 

Even if you've only watched Doctor Who since the reboot, I bet you still have a soft spot for Tom Baker:

(By Border City Cakes)

It's all about the scarf, right? And the crazy hair.
(I'm, uh, glad the baker went with the scarf, though. o.0)

 

And another excellent contribution from the original show:

(By Imaginative Icing)

K-9!

Sometimes you see a fan-built K-9 rolling around at conventions, and I so want one.

Even though I grew up on the show, I'm ashamed to admit I have a LOT of catching up to do with the new episodes. (Too many were making me cry!) I will catch up, though - I WILL.

Anyway, if you're in the same boat - or if you've never seen ANY episodes and just want to know what all the fuss is about, then at least watch the episode "Blink." It's quite possibly the best episode of any sci-fi show EVER, and stands alone just fine.

Plus, after you watch that, you'll know why everyone else is about to flinch away from their screens in terror:

(By the cake girl)

BOO!

Muahahahaha! :D

 

Ok, one more, just so we can end on a less petrifying [smirk] note:

(By Michelle Sugar Art)

Woohoo! It's a WHO-bilation!

(In my mind Doctor Seuss & the Doctor are friends, so that totally works.)

 

Happy Sunday, my fellow Whovians, and have a Sweet weekend!

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/timey-wimey-sweets-2025

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/the-wedding-wreck-is-a-real-stretch-2025

Today Judy L. shares with us "The Inspiration"...

...

 

... and "The Devastation":

Or, as I like to call it, "The Reason I Can't Stop Laughing."

(But only because "The Leaning Tower of Pisa Crap" is just a little too mean. :D)

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P.S. I've been shopping for the best Christmas lights to hang outside this year, and I think you'll like what I bought:

BrizLabs Color-Changing Christmas Lights

This is a 115 feet of LED lights, which you can change from warm white to multi-color to any combination of the two! They have 11 different settings like "slo-glow" and "breathing," a remote control, and even built-in timers. All for $27! This is the best price for the most features I've found, plus they have great reviews, which is a must for me.

John & I installed 3 strands of these beauties last weekend, and they. are. GORGEOUS. Highly recommend.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/the-wedding-wreck-is-a-real-stretch-2025

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/wrecky-conga-lines-2025

My dear bakers, I'm going to teach you how to spell "Congratulations" if it's the last thing I do. I mean it. We're going to sit down RIGHT NOW and hash this thing out, and I'm not giving up until each and every one of you can spell this word backwards, forwards, and without using a single letter "d." You hear me? I am NOT GIVING UP.

I give up.

Ok, look. How about you just abbreviate it?

Not that much.

No...

[head on desk] No...

[in fetal position under desk] Losing...faith...in humanity...

Does...does that really say "Congris"?

Does it?!

Ok, I have an idea.

[whispering in ear]

I'll take it.

Hey, Aimee T., David G., Colleen G., Lianne I., Super Happy Girl, Julie M., & Nicole V., you don't by any chance happen to have six fingers on your right hand, do you? My cookie cake was slaughtered by a six-fingered hand.

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P.S. I use a lot of faux flame candles on timers in my house, so at night they all pop on automatically like magic. LOVE THAT. And I keep adding more. If you want to deck out your space with the same warm-candle-glow look, here's a great starter set:

LED Flameless Candle Set With Remote Timer

You get TWELVE candles and two remotes for $30, which is an incredible deal. Dang. A lot of folks use these in their fireplaces, since the different sizes look great grouped together.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/wrecky-conga-lines-2025

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/cookie-monsters-dirty-little-secret-2025

When you desperately hope they played "Jumping Jack Flash" at the reception:

 

And that they're just talking about driving here:

(It's as if millions of parents suddenly cried out in terror, "NoooOOOOOo!")

 

But mostly I just really, REALLY hope that's not a nipple:

GO HOME COOKIE MONSTER, YOU ARE DRUNK.

 

Thanks to Emily D., Angela N. & Camirae P., who tells me that IS a nipple, but if so, WHY IS IT THERE??

*****

P.S. Hang on, I can't just leave you with... that. So here's an adorable Chef Cookie Monster to make everything better:

GUND "Teach Me" Cookie Monster Plush

He even brought you a cookie! D'awwww.

******

And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/cookie-monsters-dirty-little-secret-2025

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/12-thanksgiving-cakes-to-make-you-extra-thankful-2025

John and I actually had our Thanksgiving dinner with family on Monday, and we had ham instead of turkey, but it was still totally Thanksgiving dinner because we used cloth napkins and the phrases "What's that supposed to mean?" and "No, YOU'RE wrong!" were used. YAY HOLIDAYS.

If that doesn't already make you feel more thankful, then here are twelve wrecks to remind you just how blessed you are to have a phone with Internet access so you can look at goofy cake pictures while your family argues politics. (Yeah, I know you're out there. Welcome!)

"Bad news, sir: the tiny phalluses have us surrounded. 

"Also, you're on fire."

 

It's the original Thanksgiving streaker!

(But what in the name of Stovetop is that "stuffing" made of?)

 

This bird is here to PUMP... *clap!* ...YOU UP!

"HURRRG! Watch me flex, ya!"

 

And this:

...is an EX-turkey.

(I can't help it; those stiff little legs crack me up every. single. time. And then I start pining for the fjords...)

 

Aw, don't cry, little fella! I'm sure all turkey cakes have visible bowels.

Or at least the ones around here, anyway.

 

This cake doesn't need commentary; it needs a sound effect.

Something like, "BLTTHHHHPPPPPPPPPP. THPP."

 

As a proud geek girl, I usually use the word "shiny" as a compliment.

Not this time. 

Also, that "cake" is butted up against real raw potatoes. You know how I know they're real potatoes? Because they're the only thing on that platter that looks like the thing they're supposed to be.

 

A lot of people have complained about Christmas decorations creeping in alongside all the Thanksgiving ones this year, but I didn't think it was so bad 'til I saw this:

YOU'RE NOT FOOLING ANYONE, GINGERBREAD MAN.

 

Now for a quick etiquette lesson:

This is why you should always chew with your mouth closed.

And also why you should never confuse your TP with TNT. (Ouch.)

 

Which reminds me: anyone else think this turkey is mooning us?

Or is that too much of a stretch?

(HEYO!)

 

So in conclusion, allow me and the Ghost of Turkeys Past here to wish you a very Happy...

..."Itanksgiving."

 

Or, as most of us know it:

"Gooble Gooble Day." 

 

Thanks to Kimberly H.,  Craig, Katrina O., Sam K., David G., Michael H., Sara G., Ardin A., Susan F., Deborah B., Travis S., & Carolyn H. for the Thanksgiving thankfulness.

******

P.S. Remember, it's never too early for Christmas decorations... in your beard:

BEARDAMENTS Beard Lights & Baubles

Even if you don't have a beard - or know someone with a beard you could convince to wear these - I highly recommend checking out the customer photo gallery, haha. "RH" in the red shirt has an especially majestic display. :D

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/12-thanksgiving-cakes-to-make-you-extra-thankful-2025

Posted by Jen

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/takes-direction-well-2025

Ever feel like you've lost your direction in life? 

Do you find yourself wandering aimlessly through bakery aisles and back alley icing parlors*?

* I don't actually know if back alley icing parlors exist, but a girl can dream.

Are you stuck in the hangar bay of life, waiting for the pod bay doors of opportunity to open up and spit you out into the sucking black void of PURPOSE?

If the answer is yes, maybe, or "huh?", then have I got the job for you!

That's right, my friends, the time has never been riper to be a Wreckerator! Or a person who likes to mix metaphors badly, like a withered, overripe tree in space. 

But let's focus on the wrecking thing for now, shall we?

We're looking for a few good pairs of hands (preferably attached to still-functioning torsos) that can follow directions TO THE LETTER.

And by "we" I mean "me."

And if you see something grammatically wrong with that statement, then I'm afraid you're already disqualified. Kindly collect your complimentary "Prefessional Baker" buttons at the door and show yourselves out.

Now, for the rest of you, just LOOK at all the exciting things your future could have in store!

The glamor! The excitement! The satisfaction of giving a customer EXACTLY what they ask for!

But the REAL cherry on top? Someday you, too, could write, "cherry on top" on one of your orders!

Consider this something to work toward.

Now, who here failed Biology?

Ah, excellent! 

Because next up: baby shower cakes.

Thanks to Inge D., Stephanie S., Emily S., Stephanie H., & Sargam M. for being the wind beneath my leaves. Except there's no wind...IN SPACE.

*****

P.S. I found a book right up our wrecky alley:

A Wizard's Guide To Defensive Baking

I don't even need a synopsis. I'm sold.

*****

And from my other blog, Epbot:

https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/takes-direction-well-2025