Vanilla cupcakes… sounds easy right? They have been making the rounds at birthday parties and swanky bakeries for years. So finding the perfect recipe should be like finding a needle in a pin cushion. But alas I have not done so well. First I tried the infamous Magnolia Bakery’s version. Located in New York, it’s [...]
So when Martha and I sat down to discuss what type of cakes she and Ben would like for their wedding it came up that a handful of people attending were vegans, as in they eat no animals or animal byproducts. Being a nice and sweet person Martha did not want them to feel left [...]
This past weekend I got together with my dear friend Martha to discuss wedding cake for her and Ben’s impending nuptials. Which I promise is coming in a later post… well probably a number of posts! But in our discussions she told me about the Smitten Kitchen. I LOVE this site. The photos are beautiful, [...]
If you find yourself in need of a sugar coma and with a bit of motivation I suggest these… They are the delightful creation of chockylit, who sadly no longer updates, but has kindly kept the blog live for those of us who can’t get enough of Ginger-Cream Filled Pumpkin Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache Frosting [...]
On a recent trip to Crate & Barrel I came away with a number of items, an entire bag for under $40 as a matter of fact. My favorite of which is the Die Cast Zester-Stripper. I’ve been looking for a zester for awhile, but couldn’t bring myself to justify the $20+ price tag. When [...]