Hobokey-Doken and The Cake Boss

Pete and I had Visit Carlo's Bake Shop on our list of 'Things We Must Do in New York'; although strictly speaking Hoboken is in New Jersey not New York. But it's just a quick paddle across the water from Manhattan, so no big thing. On Saturday (Pioneer Day, how appropriate) we crossed this adventure off our list.

FYI, if you ever decide to visit Carlo's Bake Shop be prepared to wait in line. A long line. I'm talking, we waited for over an hour in line in the hot hot sun for the privilege of crowding into a cramped little bakery and buying cannoli's. The family in line behind us had driven 5 hours from Boston expressly for the experience. And we didn't even see Buddy, as he's in Italy for a family wedding (is it just me, or does it seem like there's always a family wedding going on in the show?)

But the pastries were tasty and we did see a couple of the other cake decorators from the show and thank heaven neither Mary nor Buddy's mom were there running the cash register 'cause they always seem to be screaming their Italian guts out about something or other.

 

I'm glad we went for the experience and so Pete could build his souvenir apron collection, but I don't think I'd do it again. The cannoli's were good, but they weren't that good.