Families, feuds, and fabulous fan

10/14/2009

Season one was amazing. I think the biggest thing that surprises me is that it's become a family show, families watch it together.

I had this one guy from Chicago come see me, and I just couldn't believe it. He said his daughter was getting picked on at school, and just didn't fit in. I guess they watch the show together, and she really got into baking. Over time, she came out of her shell, and she made some friends, and they bake together. You know, something like that, when you realize you're having an impact on people, that's good stuff. How do I not love that?

It's crazy to me when I get a call that some sick child wants to meet me. I have the opportunity to put a smile on some child's face, of course I'm going. I do everything I can. People are so good. I've been out at the mall with my kids, and they think it's awesome. It's cool to see Daddy on tv, but people are nice. They aren't intrusive. I'll always stop and get a picture with people or sign something. I didn't think that would happen. But it's great. I'd never complain about it. It's part of the show, Now it's part of what I do.

I got a lot of feedback on the episode with Alison, the bride who decorated her own cake. I know it looked awful, and I was hurt. I won't lie.

She thought because the cameras were on, and she knew the icing was there, she could do it and it'd be funny. But it wasn't. I was hurt. I was angry. And I didn't know what to do when it's on film, and she ruins our work.

She's a really good girl. I wish people knew that. It was a one-time thing, and she really thought it would be funny. She just has a different sense of humor, I guess. She apologized over and over. She sent me a two-page email right after that. We made up. Really. I know she didn't mean to come off like a bridezilla. I'd never, ever make my brides feel uncomfortable because of the cameras. I'd never want them to look bad on the show. It's just she apologized to me, and the rest of America doesn't know, she thought it was a joke.

That's the one thing that I've always tried to do: to keep the cameras to a minimum and not be intrusive. We'll go to a wedding to deliver a cake, and the crew knows, we've got to be quick. We don't want to intrude on their day. It's not about the show. We get in and out fast, so we don't intrude.

We've got a lot of great stories coming. I hope you'll all tune in October 26, at 10/9c for the season premiere. If you missed any of the chaos from last season, you can get caught up here.

Comments

[faith canali]

Buddy,

Love the show! How is Mauro? Watched last night and no information was given out.

Faith Canali

[Cathy]

Hi Buddy,
Absolutely love the show. My 8 year old Grandson and I watch it over and over again. He wants to go to New Jersey this summer to see the Bakery. Usually we go to Disney World but he is insisting he wants to go to New Jersey instead. Can't wait for the new season. Keep up the good work.

[Dee]

Hey Buddy and crew,

This is a new favorite show for me and my 4 yo daughter. She constantly asks me if the cake show is on. You have great customer service skills, but I couldn't do it. Allison, the crazy bride, needed a spanking. I wish I could have jumped in her Mom's body for five minutes. What she did to that cake was unforgiveable and I think her Mother wrote you that apology. God help her new husband. May she be blessed with a daughter just like her one day. Other than her and your sister Mary, the show is great. I know you have to love family, but I am amazed you keep business with Mary in the front of the house. God Help You All. Those poor men who have to put up with her rants. I hate to see good men dogged out by women because they were taught manners. Maybe Mary needs to work in the fashion industry (since she went to beauty school) or somewhere else for a while to really appreciate the legacy your parents have given her. The rest of your familia seems so great and cool. Good luck to you all.

[Erika]

Hey Buddy, I am 12 and when i grow up i want to make cakes like you and open my own cake shop! I think to do what you and your amazing crew do is so much fun and exciting. I have almost seen every epsiode and enjoyed watching all of them. You have truly inspired me and i was wondering if you have any tips for me or have anything for me to do so i can be sucessful when i open my own cake shop. Thank you for being a inspiration! :)

[Shannen Dowser]

Just wanted to say that I love the whole deal, especially what a wonderful husband, father, and son you are! What a family, I think it's funny how you deal with everyone, you do such a wonderful job. You are all a typical italian family you make sure your feelings are expressed, nothin' wrong with that, no one goes home angry and anything goes. Your family should be so proud. What a wonderful successful buisness you have continued for your father, also it is so great how you are so eager to please your customers, that is why you are so successful. P.S. Anyway to share the tomato sauce recipe that your family made together on t.v. the other day?

[samantha]

HI BUDDY
I WANT TO TELL YOU THAT YOUR SHOW THE BEST SHOW AND I BE WATCHING IT ALL TIME AND I JUST LOVE HOW YOU BE MAKEING THE CAKE LOOKIN GOOD I KNOW WHEN U NEED HLEP YOUR TEAM BE HELPING YOU THAT GOOD ALL KEEP UP WITH THE GOOD WORK YOU JUST BE MAKEING YOUR CAKE SO GOOD I JUST LOVEING HOW ALL BE MAKEING THEM CAKE WELL JUST LET YOU KNOW I AM FAN OF YOURS AND ALL JUST KEEP UP WITH GOOD WORK AND ALL BE WORKING HARD

[samantha]

hi buddy
my name is samantha
i just want to let you know that your show is the best show i be watching it every time when it come on i be lovein how you be doing your cake the are really cool when you u need hlep you got your team to help u that they be working hard so do you u be likeing what all be doing keep up with the good work i am fan of cake boss

[Deb Sillery]

Hi Buddy,
I am on the reunion committe for our upcoming 35th high school reunion. What would it take for you to consider making a cake for us? We've have a lot of difficult times with some of our classmates, so we want this reunion to be the best one yet. What better way than to have one of your cakes???? Our reunion is Nov. 27, 2010 and our mascot was the red devil. We're going with a red and white theme. It would be sooooooo awesome if you could make a cake for us!!!

[Sherry]

Hi Buddy, My whole family loves your show. We are trying to figure out your family tree. Who belongs to who? Can you help us?
Thank you - Sherry

[Nancy Ellis]

Dear Buddy, hi. I love your show..and watch it faithfully...But I have one complaint and that is your sister Mary she is rude and obnoxious..when she called another bakery to bake her birthday cake that was over the top in my book..Also when she sold the crumb cake and said she didn't care..she is so impolite it isn't funny..get her off the show...Your faithful follower. Nancy

[Frannie]

Wish you had a shop in San Francisco - would love to have you do a wedding cake for my daughter,

[Kelly]

I CANNOT STAND THIS SHOW. The so-called plot lines are obviously contrived, scripted and rehearsed. Also, I don't even think his cakes are that great either. I can hardly wait until this show goes the way of the dinasour, as did Emeril's Lagasse, who was also just another loud-mouthed schmuck.

[Aimee L. Romero]

My husband Marcelo LOVES everything about the show and hinted last night that he would love to take me for a Valentine's get-a-way just to your Bakery. Since your a Native of Hoboken, I'd like to plan a trip for us, so can you recommend a particular Hotel and any other special things you might suggest as a home grown Hobokian? Sincerely, Aimee

[Heather]

Hey buddy, I love your show, and im watching it right now. I cant believe how rude and nasty your sister Mary is. I love the show, but she doesnt seem to have anything positive to add to the show at all. Your crew works their butts off and you should try and chill out a bit. Dont yell so much. I have heard that people from New Jersey are hard core. Well im from California and if I ever bought a cake from you guys and Mary accidently sold my cake and said she didnt care, she would see just how hard core califonians can be to. I would have never let her treat me like that. Tell her to get a grip, keep up the amazing cakes, and relax a little. You all do amazing work.

[Nancy]

If Mary continues to screw up things I'll stop watching. Get rid of her!!!

Nancy

[Dolly]

Love the show! Mary is too self-centered for my taste. I wouldn't let her in the store! Buddy, your nephew, needs to be taught manners and consideration for others. Very rude young lad. You throwing a fit and throwing the cake on the floor was very childish. Your co-workers work hard, are human and make mistakes. It probably would have set a better environment (and example to those watching) if you hadn't reacted so childishly. Other than those items, the show is great - love watching you and co-workers create those fantastic cakes! I look forward to your show and even watch the re-runs.

[Kathy]

sorry miss spelled my name lol

[Kahty]

hey bobby i watch ur shows all the time and i love ur work... it's very great talent... i dec cakes and etc.. for a living myself.. i have a friend of mine that is getting married oct 19th 2010... and she is looking for a certain wedding cake with pumpkins and fall leaves and things like that on it... but anyways she cant find anyone to do what she wants... just wondering if u could do her wedding cake for us... she wants everything to be edible.... it would just mean the world to her and her soon to be husband... thank you so very much please could u get back in touch with me...asap...thank you again

[Tanya]

Dear Buddy, I just remembered that coming onto this website I saw something about tomato sauce from Buddy Valastro. That's great to hear because I'm so tired of buying sauce for my spaghetti & being let down flat. I've tried store brands & name brands w/no luck. One even tastes sugary? Come on now! I shall certainly be keeping an eye out for it to be on the shelves. Thanx-

[Tanya]

Dear Buddy & crew, I have been watching Cake Boss since its debut & I'm never disappointed. I love watching how these cakes come together so much, I actually dreamt about a cake you & the bakery did for an older woman in your family. It was like I got to be behind the scenes & watch everything being done. And as usual, the cake was BEAUTIFULY crafted. Greaat job ya'll!!!

[anna]

I was watching the show with the big race car you made!! Great job it looked great. Back at the bakery Mario did a wonderful job even with your rude loud mouth sisters! The show would be so much better without them... they think they are funny but they are NOT! Have they tried being nice ever?

[alwaysfrog]

About the posts regarding Buddy Jr. and his rudeness - just so you know, that is not Buddy's son it is Mauro & Madeleine's son. Buddy is a popular name in the family. While Buddy also has a son named Buddy, Jr., that's not the same kid.

[Rosie]

Buddy, I love your show. I even watch the re-runs, but honestly, I cannot stand your sister, Mary. She is an overbearing, big-mouth, with no talents, other than to bug you, and your staff. I would like to nominate you for the Nobel Peace Prize, for just putting up with her. I swear, you must have the patience of Job, to deal with that woman. God bless you, and your entire staff, for having to deal with the obvious mouth, of the family.

[Jan Stansbury]

Hi Buddy,
I watch your show faithfully and had a great idea. I am a teacher in Plainfield, N.J. One of our most respected, beloved teachers is retiring this June after forth-one years of service. She taught my sister, and had me in Study Hall. We are now co-workers! In recent years she fought and won her battle with breast cancer just to find out sixteen years later the cancer is back, incurable in her bones. She still continues to come and teach her students faithfully, despite her pain, nausea and fatique. What I was thinking is maybe we could talk you and your family into making a cake for Tiffany in the shape of the Susan G. Komen pink ribbon? The fight for the cure is her biggest passion and I think the cake would be the biggest surprise ever! I hope you get this post, and we are able to talk. I haven't gotten a defnite date on when her retirement party will be but since you are "The Boss" I know you'd be able to pull it off. Hoping to hear from you,
Sincerely,
Jan Stansbury-Piscatawat,N.J.

[Janice Batiste]

I agree with the post by Janet Brinkley on 11/26/09 about your son being so rude. You may think he is being cute but that is a rude adult in the making. I hope you teach to respect you now and the adults around him or it may be too late.
I really like your show and that is too bad you are raising your son like that! Thank you