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September 29, 2008
NewsWeek: Eat Obama and McCain cupcakes and cookies

    From Mrs. Beasley's, choose a treat imprinted with the face or banner of your choice of presidential candidate at mrsbeasleys.com
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September 25, 2008
Dallas News: Take a bite out of McCain, Obama

     John McCain and Barack Obama cookies are starting to pop up everywhere. McCain gave me one last year, when it was assumed by many that he was out of the race. I would never eat a campaign cookie, but you feel free to check out the treats described later.
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September 14, 2008
Washington Times: Inside Politics Weekend Biting Comments

     Yes yes -- why not put presidential candidates on cookies? This is America, after all.
    Mrs. Beasley, "Bakers to the stars", is offering the crystal-clear photo images of both Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama on hefty frosted cookies, all nice and shrink wrapped in plastic just in case they are destined for the partisan lunch box. Or campaign headquarters. The cookies are six for $21 or $42 a dozen -- they can be seen online (www.mrsbeasleys.com) and ordered at 800-710-7742.
    Cupcakes bearing the faces of the esteemed candidates are also available
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June 17, 2008
Time Magazine: Picture of the Week

     A West Hollywood bakery displays cakes designed to serve as presents for gay couples attempting to get their marriage licenses as the state of California lifts its ban on gay marriages.
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December 25, 2007
Los Angeles Times: Sweet Business Model Takes Off

    Gourmet cucpakes are the lastest thing as more celebrities and others crave the comfort food. It was another high-profile shout out for the Los Angeles purveyor of high end baked goods, which has been collecting celebrity endorsement since Barbara Streisand walked into the original Mrs. Beasley's in Tarzana almost 20 years ago.
    Mrs. Beasley's added a line of gourmet cupcakes last year, reconfiguring its stores to give them more prominent display. Crowned with 3 inches of frosting, varieties such as Lavish Lemon, Decadent Chocolate Ganache and Magnificient Mocha...
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September 23, 2007
LA's The Place Magazine: Emmy Nominees Bag Sweet Swag at 5th Annual HBO Luxury Lounge

     It's nice just to be nominated, but even nicer when nominees of the 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are treated to a luxurious day of pampering and goodies hosted by HBO in their 5th Annual "Luxury Lounge" at The Four Seasons on Friday."
     Guest also noshed on Mrs. Beasley's Cupcakes; Mrs. Beasley's cupcakes are fast becoming the must have accessory for stars and industry insiders this awards season. Already a favorite with the entertainment industry, Mrs. Beasley's has quickly positioned itself as THE leader in the gourmet cupcake world! The HBO themed cocktails offered a new twist on some classic drinks including, the Ari Gold Standard Martini, Wanted Dead or Alive, When in Rome, and the big hit The Sopranos Bada-Bing Crush were all spotted by celebs throughout the party. Steve Schirripa (Bobby - Sopranos) was overheard "I know I am suppose to be drinking the "Bada-Bing Crush", but I really want to try the Ari Gold Standard."
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August 20, 2007
OK! Weekly: Jonathan Silverman & Jennifer Finnigan: Sunset Wedding

     The love story that brought together Jonathan Silverman and Jennifer Finnigan... An introduction by Matthew Perry, an elopement to Greece, Santa Barbara weeding.... Mrs. Beasley's heard that we love their products and offered to develop a dessert for us. We got an enormous chocolate cupcake!
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June 8, 2007
PEOPLE MAGAZINE: Paris Hilton: Cupcakes, Visitors, Nap

     Paris Hilton traded in bologna sandwiches for Mrs. Beasley's cupcakes and the warmth of her palatial home amid a growing media circus outside her Hollywood mansion Thursday...
     While Hilton napped, goodies arrived. Earlier in the day, a representative of Mrs. Beasley's delivered three dozen cupcakes. "These are the flavors that she orders from us: strawberry and mocha. A dozen of each and a dozen assorted," says Anthony Crisafulli. "She's a customer of ours. She comes to our Beverly Hills store, and we decided it would be nice since she's had so much problems the last couple of days."
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June 8, 2007
LOS ANGELES TIMES: Paris Hilton

    ...The most exciting momemnt was about 10:30am when a Mrs. Beasley's Gourmet Cupcake van pulled up and Anthony Crisafulli delivered three dozens of treats to Paris's house... "She's hasn't eaten well while she's been away" says Crisafulli, noting that Hilton is a customer of the Beverly Hills Store.
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April 16, 2007
There's A New Cupcake in Town for Mother's Day from Baker to the Stars Mrs. Beasley's

    Los Angeles, CA - "Treat" your mother like a star. Mrs. Beasley's, known for their exceptional hand-made fresh baked goods and legions of fans including celebrity clients Tom Hanks, Reese Witherspoon, Hillary Swank and Rosie O'Donnell, has launched an irresistible new line of gourmet cupcakes to rave reviews... and just in time for Mother's Day!
     The decadent new hand-made cupcake, which KABC-TV has rated the "Best in Los Angeles," is baked fresh daily and flavored with the finest of ingredients including Ghirardelli chocolate, freshly squeezed California oranges, Hawaiian coconuts and...
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November 2, 2006
South Coast Plaza Cupcake Store

    The famed Mrs. Beasley's gourmet bakery is treating Orange County yuletide shoppers to a fabulous selection of holiday baked goods, not to mention special convenience, when Mrs. Beasley's opens its first Gourmet Cupcake Store in South Coast Plaza (3333 Bristol St., Located on the Bloomingdales side, next to Banana Republic in #2830).
    As of Friday, November 17, busy shoppers can stop by and pick up 12 delectable flavors of cupcakes, recognized as the latest trend in dessert sensations, with varieties such as Chocolate Ganache, Peanut Butter, Cherry, Mint, Coconut, and Lemon, as well as Holiday themed toppings for Christmas and Chanukah. Each is piled high with Mrs. Beasley's three inches of scrumptious frostings, which like their famous mini-muffins, contain real, premium quality flavorings such as Ghirardelli chocolate, Skippy peanut butter, fresh squeezed lemon juice, hand-grated orange and lemon zest and more, depending on the flavor of the cupcake, of course!
    The store will also feature an array of Mrs. Beasley's delicious fresh-baked cookies (including its new hand-dipped chocolate cookies) a festive snowman cookie canister, as well as brownies and its renowned Miss Grace Lemon Cake.
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November 15, 2000
INC MAGAZINE: Mrs. Beasley's Delicious Business has Grown Richer, Thanks to A New Ingredient: A Shrewd E-commerce Strategy

    Charles Bronson knew exactly what to give his friends for Christmas one year: picnic baskets filled with cookies, cakes, and breads. And the veteran tough-guy actor knew exactly where to get them: Mrs. Beasley's, the Los Angeles bakery whose impeccably presented pastries are widely considered just the ticket for Hollywood wrap parties, opening nights, and Oscar galas. At the time, Mrs. Beasley's didn't actually carry picnic baskets. But what Bronson wants, Bronson gets. So the company found some suitable straw hampers, filled them with goodies, and sent them off to everybody on Bronson's gift list.
Celebrity customer delighted. Case closed. Almost. .
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