… Today, right this minute, I am out of my twenties. Although, if you’re a stickler, then I have until 8:09 p.m. this evening to officially make that statement. Either way, I am no longer closer to 14 than I am to 40 (although admittedly it’s been a few years since I was). I wish […]
Month: July 2011
berries | blackberry | canning | dip/salsa/spread | fruit | general tips & tricks | jam | peaches | preserved foods | raspberry
Alright, we’re jammin’, & I hope you like jammin’ too.
I’ll be honest- if these posts weren’t already written and ready, I probably would not be back to posting. But they are, so I figured why not. I don’t think it’s being disrespectful to my grandmother’s memory to keep blogging this soon after her passing, especially since it gives me something to look forward to […]
Happy birthday to everyone born in July, especially me (July 30th)- but also my awesome friend Sami (the 3rd) & my mom (the 5th)! Cake by Cake Concepts by Lynn … Every week I participate in Military Monday, which is a tribute to our troops. I choose to list names of fallen soldiers as a […]
canning | chilies | cucumbers | dill | garlic | general tips & tricks | herbs | pickles | pickling | preserved foods | recipe | savory | snacks | spices
I got myself in a pickle, again.
Not really, don’t worry. I just made some pickles, that’s all. The only “pickle” I might be in is making too much preserved/canned/jarred items- now that I’ve started, I can’t stop. Before I start talking about pickles, though, I want to wish Jay luck on playing his first official “gig” this weekend with his band […]
My beautiful grandma Agnes, 1953 … Just when you think your heart is already broken & can’t break again, it breaks again, & in places you didn’t know could break. I love you, my beautiful Nana, & I will love you forever and a day. You will be so missed, as a matter of fact, […]
Flag cupcakes by Pandora Bakeshop … Another week, another Military Monday, another list of names. Army 1st Lt. Daren M. Hidalgo February 20, 2011 24, of Waukesha, Wis Army Sgt. Robert C. Sisson Jr. February 21, 2011 29, of Aliquippa, Pa Marine Cpl. Johnathan W. Taylor February 22, 2011 23, of Homosassa, Fl Army Staff […]
berries | blueberry | fruit | jam | lemon | quick & easy | recipe | snacks | treats
I found my thrill on blueberry hill.
I know, you’re probably like “What the fuck is with all the berries lately!?” Well I’ve been taking a lot of requests, that’s what. Also, berries are in season now so they’re everywhere I go. And being that 4th of July weekend was so hot & humid it was impossible to bake without dying, I […]
berries | cheese | chocolate | cream cheese | cupcakes | desserts | frosting | fruit | raspberry | recipe
Raspberry Beret cupcakes.
Also known as dark chocolate cupcakes with fresh whole raspberries topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting & a little “raspberry beret.” Yeah, I know, but come on, it’s the perfect name! Look; he’s actually wearing a little raspberry hat! …No, they’ve got nothing to do with Prince. I’m just batshit crazy & I name my […]
Big thanks to Yoyo at TOPSTITCH.ORG for contributing on Cupcake Rehab’s behalf! … Please remember our armed forces & all those who’ve lost their lives serving our country. I ♥ our troops, and support them ALWAYS! Army Spc. Jose A. Torre January 15, 2011 21, of Garden Grove, Ca Army Sgt. Michael P. Bartley January […]
curd | dip/salsa/spread | filling | french | fruit | ice cream | lemon | quick & easy | recipe | traditional with a twist | vanilla
‘Vanille français’ sounds nice, ‘curd’ does not.
It really doesn’t. It sounds gross. Curd. Go on, say it. Curd. It rhymes with ‘turd’ for Christ’s sakes! What kind of name is that for something as smooth, delicious and lovely as this? … ‘This’ being David Lebovitz‘s “improved” lemon curd. For those of you not in-the-know about fruit curd, here’s a little Wikipedia […]
I'm Marilla. A 30-something artist, hobby baker, home canning enthusiast, gardener, DIY-er, wife, mommy of a baby boy and dog mom (to another baby boy) from New York. 
