“No! Not like that! Stop!” Petite, talkative and girly in every way, Ms. L holds a pristine spiral bound notebook over her crossed legs while passively overseeing my session. We’ve been talking for some time now, but our conversation has nothing to do with the road before us. In fact, to be completely honest, I…
Buzz – {Meringue Cupcakes with Raspberry Curd}
I don’t remember having a “blanky,” a “binky,” a “dolly,” or any number of “fill-in-the-blank-y”s growing up. Sure, I had my stuffed animals, but I never needed them to fall asleep at night. All I really wanted was a goodnight kiss, an open door and the assurance that the Slime Monster (Ghostwriter, anyone?) didn’t exist….
Most Popular – {Carrot Cake]
This carrot cake is my most-requested recipe of all time. It’s made with pineapple for extra moisture, which really makes it stand out. Carrot Cake slightly adapted from this recipe on Cooks.com 2 c (250 g) flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1 1/2 tsp salt2 tsp cinnamon2 c (400 g) sugar1 1/4 c (295…
Peel – {Double Chocolate Cupcakes}
Fumbling awkwardly with an orange, my hands fail me. It’s been a long day. I’m stressed, I’m a little overwhelmed and I’m doing my best to at least properly nourish myself despite my mood. Although absent of daylight and free from harsh overhead florescent bulbs, my room is far from dark. Quite the contrary; a…
Vegan Red Velvet Cake
Let’s make this Valentine’s Day simple, you and me. Go back to basics and make something – anything. Share the experience with someone and then share your creation with everyone else. Seriously, what store-bought gift could possibly compete with homemade cupcakes? Vegan Crimson Velveteen Cupcakes via Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the WorldDon’t be put-off by the fact…
Impulse – {Rose Cupcakes}
I’m the type of person who has a difficult time passing up a good deal. A downfall which explains the stack of cheap notebooks stacked neatly on my vanity, the array of clearance-priced purses hanging heavily on what is supposed to be my coat rack, the fact that I have more shoes in my room…