Andrea Adleman
@aradleman.bsky.social
Professional cupcakologist and food journalist. Writing a book on the cultural history of cupcakes under pen name Rose Leman. andreaadleman.com
One aftereffect of 9/11 was the desire for cupcake comfort. The 🧁 connections to 9/11 headline this month's newsletter. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/considerin...
Considering Cupcakes 🧁 September 2026
Consider This: How 9/11 Catalyzed Cupcakes
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September 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM
One aftereffect of 9/11 was the desire for cupcake comfort. The 🧁 connections to 9/11 headline this month's newsletter. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/considerin...
The 🧁 gods gave a Magnolia Bakery to Derby City and a 15th birthday to Molly's Cupcakes in 🗽. Here's your serving of 🧁 news for August. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/considerin...
Considering Cupcakes 🧁 August 2026
Consider This: Derby City is Home to Newest Magnolia Bakery
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August 19, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The 🧁 gods gave a Magnolia Bakery to Derby City and a 15th birthday to Molly's Cupcakes in 🗽. Here's your serving of 🧁 news for August. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/considerin...
National symbols: 🇺🇸🦅🧁 with Philadelphia as the common 📍. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky share.inquirer.com/K57k3A
Philadelphia is the birthplace of the all-American cupcake
Philly's Eliza Leslie was an accomplished 19th century cookbook author who helped define American cooking—including by introducing the humble cupcake.
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August 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
National symbols: 🇺🇸🦅🧁 with Philadelphia as the common 📍. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky share.inquirer.com/K57k3A
Magnolia Bakery plants a flag in Salt Lake City. There is sweet food for thought in Considering Cupcakes this month. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/considerin...
Considering Cupcakes 🧁 July 2026
Consider this: Magnolia Bakery in Salt Lake City
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July 15, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Magnolia Bakery plants a flag in Salt Lake City. There is sweet food for thought in Considering Cupcakes this month. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/considerin...
TGIF is even better knowing tomorrow is National Cupcake Lovers Day. Plan for it and some 🇺🇸 🧁 for the 250th. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky open.substack.com/pub/andreaad...
Cupcake news by the dozen: June 2026
A roundup of 12 news reports from the previous month, packaged into a newsletter published on or about the 12th of the month.
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June 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
TGIF is even better knowing tomorrow is National Cupcake Lovers Day. Plan for it and some 🇺🇸 🧁 for the 250th. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky open.substack.com/pub/andreaad...
The it-girls of cupcakelandia lead this month's news. The Magnolia Bakery Carrie cupcake is gracing other cities. A cupcakery founder shares early insights on Taylor Swift. On 4/20, they got baked in D.C. inhaling free 🧁.
May 12, 2026 at 6:23 PM
The it-girls of cupcakelandia lead this month's news. The Magnolia Bakery Carrie cupcake is gracing other cities. A cupcakery founder shares early insights on Taylor Swift. On 4/20, they got baked in D.C. inhaling free 🧁.
When your 🧁 match your 📚. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
Cupcake news by the dozen: April 2026
A roundup of 12 news reports from the previous month, packaged into a newsletter published on or about the 12th of the month.
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April 13, 2026 at 4:31 PM
When your 🧁 match your 📚. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
Sprinkles cupcakes are back in NorCal! Cupcakes get cinematic. Help yourself to monthly news. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
Cupcake news by the dozen: March 2026
A roundup of 12 news reports from the previous month, packaged into a newsletter published on or about the 12th of the month.
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March 12, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Sprinkles cupcakes are back in NorCal! Cupcakes get cinematic. Help yourself to monthly news. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
In 1987, @nymag.com contrasted the “stodgy little cupcake” to the “thoroughly modern muffin.” Full quote here: www.instagram.com/andreaadlema... #nationalmuffinday #flashbackfriday
February 20, 2026 at 10:37 PM
In 1987, @nymag.com contrasted the “stodgy little cupcake” to the “thoroughly modern muffin.” Full quote here: www.instagram.com/andreaadlema... #nationalmuffinday #flashbackfriday
Today is Mardi Gras, Pączki Day, **and** Lunar New Year. With Purim two weeks way, some bakeries also introduced hamantashen today. What's a sweet tooth to do⁉️ Find the #cupcakes. 📷: Billy's Bakery NYC #baking #bakingsky #foodsky www.instagram.com/p/DU32I5Iktr...
February 17, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Today is Mardi Gras, Pączki Day, **and** Lunar New Year. With Purim two weeks way, some bakeries also introduced hamantashen today. What's a sweet tooth to do⁉️ Find the #cupcakes. 📷: Billy's Bakery NYC #baking #bakingsky #foodsky www.instagram.com/p/DU32I5Iktr...
Friday the 13th is not unlucky when it brings #cupcakes. Have some news, then hasten to your favorite bakery for ♥️ly holiday 🧁. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
Cupcake news by the dozen: February 2026
A roundup of 12 news reports from the previous month, packaged into a newsletter published on or about the 12th of the month.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Friday the 13th is not unlucky when it brings #cupcakes. Have some news, then hasten to your favorite bakery for ♥️ly holiday 🧁. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
There were at three ways to overcome yesterday's Sunday Scaries. Relief came in the knowledge that (1.) love won the Benito Bowl, (2.) today is National Pizza Day, and (3.) today is also National Bagel and Lox Day. Plus, Team USA is winning at the Olympics. 🇺🇸🇵🇷🏈🍕🥯🥇
February 9, 2026 at 7:53 PM
There were at three ways to overcome yesterday's Sunday Scaries. Relief came in the knowledge that (1.) love won the Benito Bowl, (2.) today is National Pizza Day, and (3.) today is also National Bagel and Lox Day. Plus, Team USA is winning at the Olympics. 🇺🇸🇵🇷🏈🍕🥯🥇
In my teens and 40s, the Washington Post was a beacon of hope to me. I have hazy memories of visiting the 15th Street location for high school field trips. When the building was demolished in 2016, I felt unnerving loss. The wrecking ball strikes again. 😢
February 4, 2026 at 8:42 PM
In my teens and 40s, the Washington Post was a beacon of hope to me. I have hazy memories of visiting the 15th Street location for high school field trips. When the building was demolished in 2016, I felt unnerving loss. The wrecking ball strikes again. 😢
National Carrot Cake Day is an excuse to read Seed + Mill's charming cookbook, SESAME. It includes the 🥕🎂 with tahini cream cheese frosting pictured here, baked and 📷 by Seed + Mill. 📙 is best, but a version of the recipe is also online. 1/2
February 3, 2026 at 10:06 PM
National Carrot Cake Day is an excuse to read Seed + Mill's charming cookbook, SESAME. It includes the 🥕🎂 with tahini cream cheese frosting pictured here, baked and 📷 by Seed + Mill. 📙 is best, but a version of the recipe is also online. 1/2
Cupcake shops are responding to Minneapolis by participating in last Friday's general strike, announcing plans to close for tomorrow's strike, and/or donating to immigrant rights organizations. Bestselling author Abby Jimenez commented on her Mpls bakeries in www.instagram.com/andreaadlema...
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Cupcake shops are responding to Minneapolis by participating in last Friday's general strike, announcing plans to close for tomorrow's strike, and/or donating to immigrant rights organizations. Bestselling author Abby Jimenez commented on her Mpls bakeries in www.instagram.com/andreaadlema...
In cupcakelandia in 2016, Magnolia Bakery observed its 20th anniversary. It offered cupcakes at the original 1996 price of $1.25. 1/4
January 21, 2026 at 6:26 PM
In cupcakelandia in 2016, Magnolia Bakery observed its 20th anniversary. It offered cupcakes at the original 1996 price of $1.25. 1/4
My #nationalbagelday celebration is a scheme/pledge to make the 🥯 recipe in this glorious book:
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shop.russanddaughters.com/cookbook #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
Cookbook — Russ & Daughters
From the legendary New York destination for Jewish appetizing, a beautiful and inspiring cookbook that encompasses history, tradition, and absolutely delicious food.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:11 PM
My #nationalbagelday celebration is a scheme/pledge to make the 🥯 recipe in this glorious book:
shop.russanddaughters.com/cookbook #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
shop.russanddaughters.com/cookbook #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
Cupcakes are the little engines that can. Like the phoenix, they've been known to rise from the ashes. Don't conclude the story of Sprinkles is over, despite the dramatic plot twist of its Dec. 31 closure. andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
Cupcake news by the dozen: January 2026
A roundup of 12 news reports from the previous month, packaged into a newsletter published on or about the 12th of the month.
andreaadleman.substack.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Cupcakes are the little engines that can. Like the phoenix, they've been known to rise from the ashes. Don't conclude the story of Sprinkles is over, despite the dramatic plot twist of its Dec. 31 closure. andreaadleman.substack.com/p/cupcake-ne...
Cupcakes are perishable, stores can close, and businesses can dissolve, but books endure. Longform history of Sprinkles, which abruptly closed. andreaadleman.com/2026/01/02/t... #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
The history of Sprinkles Cupcakes
Longform history of Sprinkles Cupcakes on the occasion of the cupcakery’s sudden closure in December 2025.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Cupcakes are perishable, stores can close, and businesses can dissolve, but books endure. Longform history of Sprinkles, which abruptly closed. andreaadleman.com/2026/01/02/t... #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
#MondayMotivation looks like #Hanukkah 🧁 baked and 📷 by Kara Kakes. They are "most beautiful and sparkly," for sure. Second 📷 by Garfield. Cattitude for the win. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
December 22, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#MondayMotivation looks like #Hanukkah 🧁 baked and 📷 by Kara Kakes. They are "most beautiful and sparkly," for sure. Second 📷 by Garfield. Cattitude for the win. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky
A #throwbackthursday #tbt review of 2025 🧁 history. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.com/2025/12/11/c...
Cupcake anniversaries of 2025
Three pivotal moments in modern cupcake history are marking anniversaries in 2025. Sprinkles Cupcakes turns 20, the “Sex and the City” cupcake scene turns 25, and the “Lazy Sunday…
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December 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A #throwbackthursday #tbt review of 2025 🧁 history. #writerslife #writingcommunity #amwriting #writer #author #books #booksky #writesky #cupcakes #baking #bakingsky #foodsky andreaadleman.com/2025/12/11/c...
Happy #NationalCupcakeDay! You bring a box of cupcakes. I'll bring a dozen pieces of cupcake news. Deal? If you need a supplier, inquire with the Cupcake Dealer. That's the nickname of KK Sweets Boutique, a subject covered in my Dec. newsletter. 1/2
December 15, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Happy #NationalCupcakeDay! You bring a box of cupcakes. I'll bring a dozen pieces of cupcake news. Deal? If you need a supplier, inquire with the Cupcake Dealer. That's the nickname of KK Sweets Boutique, a subject covered in my Dec. newsletter. 1/2
Rules are meant to be broken. That applies to everything from unjust public policy to @nytimes.com Cookie Week guidance. I turned cheesecake into cookies because why not? Happy {nonconformist} National Cookie Day! Explanation here: www.instagram.com/p/DR2svMhEt4...
December 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Rules are meant to be broken. That applies to everything from unjust public policy to @nytimes.com Cookie Week guidance. I turned cheesecake into cookies because why not? Happy {nonconformist} National Cookie Day! Explanation here: www.instagram.com/p/DR2svMhEt4...
I'm obsessed with Bake Time, a new @nytimes.com Cooking newsletter. Our monthly bakes have included cranberry-cookie butter cheesecake (!!!) and boozy apple crunch cake. I shrunk both down to personal size because less is more. Posting today for National Cake Day. 1/2
November 26, 2025 at 8:53 PM
I'm obsessed with Bake Time, a new @nytimes.com Cooking newsletter. Our monthly bakes have included cranberry-cookie butter cheesecake (!!!) and boozy apple crunch cake. I shrunk both down to personal size because less is more. Posting today for National Cake Day. 1/2
The fact checker in me is a little traumatized I can't confirm whether today is National Cranberry Day. And/or, Nov. 23 is National Eat a Cranberry Day. Shifting from reason to passion, I could just chill ... 1/2
November 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The fact checker in me is a little traumatized I can't confirm whether today is National Cranberry Day. And/or, Nov. 23 is National Eat a Cranberry Day. Shifting from reason to passion, I could just chill ... 1/2