"Mom, I have an idea" Alice says with a daydreamer's stare out the window. Alice has many ideas so I hear this proclamation pretty often. "Ok, babe. I'm just about to experiment with our favourite chocolate cupcake recipe. I'm going to try ... [ Read More ]
Spiced Pumpkin Cupcake with Honey Ginger Buttercream Frosting
Let's face it, the post-Halloween trauma of hooligans' smashing and tossing Jack O' Lanterns does nothing for the home cook's pumpkin appetite. This week, leading up to Halloween, is the best time of the year to feature pumpkin in all it's subtle ... [ Read More ]
My Point is: Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes
OK, I have written, deleted, and re-written this post three too many times. Apparently I'm having a difficult time expressing my appreciation for the overwhelming love and support I've received since my last post. See, I'm still in the sophomore ... [ Read More ]
Vegan Cupcakes Spring Again
"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams So far today I have laid in bed and listened to the birds chirp, I have worn sandals, plunged my fingers into the cool, moist soil of my garden and I didn't have to wrestle my ... [ Read More ]
Revenge of The Red Velvet
I know, I know, posting about Red Velvet Cupcakes on Valentine's Day, when did I become so predictable??! In my defense, the 2 have more in common than just the sweetness and red theme of this certain holiday. For most of my life I didn't ... [ Read More ]
Counting on Salted Caramel Chocolate Cupcakes
Have you ever had a mild-panic attack onset by the sudden realization that you're getting older? You are struck by the fear of failure; you're not where you thought you'd be, you're not successful enough, you haven't found love, so on and so on. ... [ Read More ]
Wedding Cupcakes: A Not-So-Crisp Retrospect
Well I can officially add a giant hot pink check mark beside 'Create and deliver 300 fabulously tasty wedding cupcakes' from my list of life challenges to complete. I am feeling very proud of myself right now. Unfortunately, with all of the chaos ... [ Read More ]
Punk Rock Cupcakes
I'm listening to Patti Smith's Horses and writing about excellent cupcakes. You know, there was a time in my life when I so desperately wanted to be like Patti Smith. I was going to move to New York and live my life as a punk rock activist / writer ... [ Read More ]
Bacon and Maple Syrup Cupcake with Maple Icing
Vanilla Garlic offered the inspiration and original recipe of this Bacon Maple Syrup Cupcake recipe. I've quickly become a big fan of the VG blog: it offers a great voice, excellent recipes and seems to share my appreciation for experimentation - ... [ Read More ]
Peanut Butter Cupcakes
I noticed this recipe for Peanut Butter cupcakes on the Liv Life blog and knew my daughters and I had to give these a try. Being -12c at our house today, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to stay indoors, educate the girls on 1950's rock 'n' roll ... [ Read More ]