The apprentice.. Maryland style, minus Donald Trump

June 4th weekend is going to be a busy one for this cake decorator..  I have two scheduled interviews in Baltimore and Annapolis Maryland, both with two entirely different bakeries.  The first interview is going to be with a Graul's Market bakery.. from what i'm told is that it's not just a grocery store, it's a high end grocery store.  I imagine that it's like the Arizona based "AJ's Fine Foods"

The other interview is with Nostalgia Cupcakes in Annapolis.  I haven't heard much, or seen much about this company, but from the looks of things they are a mom and pop store.  Now don't get me wrong, I imagine that it would be a great place to work for.. but I need the benefits and the hours to be guaranteed. 

Part of my interview with both bakeries is that I have to display what I can create from icing, and also to show off my artistic side.  I have a few ideas on stuff to create, but I need a little bit of input from all of you.  I feel that buttercream roses are my strong point and I would like to show them off, so if you see any really amazing cakes that you think I can make.. send the pictures my way!!

Here are a few of my ideas:

I'm favoring the first picture more than the second for the simple fact that "less is more", especially when it comes to cakes.  It's simple and beautiful.  I'm thinking i'd love to do a White cake with strawberry and bavarian whip cream filling, with a white buttercream finish.  Design wise I want to do a massive buttercream rose display on top of the cake..   Suggestions would be helpful on the overall design

Have a great weekend!  See you monday with your suggestions