Sweet Treats for a Sweet Game at Ralph’s and Bayview Thriftway Bakeries

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In-house baked goods are paired with treats from bakers around the region.
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By Kathryn Millhorn

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Both Bayview and Ralph’s Thriftway bakery locations have easy to spot displays of goodies for gameday.

“Each person holds so much power within themselves that needs to be let out. Sometimes they just need a little nudge, a little direction, a little support, a little coaching, and the greatest things can happen.” Such is the philosophy of one Pete Carroll, patron saint of all things green and blue, and it’s proving to be a very successful practice.

If your weekend will be spent yelling at the TV, whether with friends, family, or fellow fans, you’ll occasionally need to pause and refuel. Thankfully all necessary supplies for Super Bowl XLIX can be found locally at Ralph’s and Bayview Thriftway.

Both locations have set up festive displays of clothing, paper plates and party supplies, football-shaped balloons and bouquets, and even Seahawks-themed wines and beers. But regardless of age, it’s the bakery offerings that are a universal favorite. Don’t worry; you’ll need the extra energy to cheer properly, so enjoy that second cupcake.

Joy Graham, bakery staff at Ralph’s Thriftway, says their decorators have what you need for the perfect Seahawks celebration. Special orders for the game should be called in by Friday, January 30, but otherwise they will keep the specialty themed display table fully stocked through Super Bowl Sunday.

Among the tasty offerings you’ll find sheet cakes creatively shaped into footballs, resting on a bed of frosting grass, Northwest-based Schwartz Brothers Bakery ‘Tailgate Cookies,’ and an array of creatively decorated cupcakes.

One article explains the popularity of cupcakes as “Cupcakes offer tangible proof that good things come in small packages…The beautiful, bite-sized confections are savored by the stomach and the soul, tapping into the emotional core of the public with every nibble.” For me, they’re the best because small sizes mean you can sample multiple flavors for the same guilt as a single slice of cake. Ralph’s Bakery team have designed their cupcakes to look like footballs, emblazoned with blue and green “12”s, and wearing tiny plastic Superbowl rings.

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In-house baked goods are paired with treats from bakers around the region.

As an added bonus, all purchases through the big game (and beyond!) will count towards a Valentine’s Day free Steak and Lobster for Two. ThrifteCard members get one point for every dollar spent through February 12 towards a delicious dinner for two.

Pete Carroll also said “It isn’t about the words you say. It’s about the energetic message you send.” And nothing says Super Bowl Super Fan like throwing the best party ever. Celebrate what I’m sure will be a #RePete win with Carroll and our boys in blue and green with a little help from some of the best bakers in town.

If we lose, you can always find solace in cupcakes.

Ralph’s Thriftway is located at 1908 East 4th and Bayview Thriftway is 516 West 4th.

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