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They say it’s your birthday… it’s my birthday too, yeah…

Yes, my darling readers. Today is my birthday. My 29th birthday, to be exact. And while it’s probably considered déclassé to do so, I have baked myself cupcakes for my birthday. No, not because nobody else would, or because there would be a lack of cake or treats. But because nobody knows quite what I [...]

Posted 30 July 2010 · I love... § birthdays § chocolate § cupcakes § cupcakes on cupcakes § frosting § mini-cupcakes § recipe § unique · Comments (4) · Tagged: ,

I’ll build a stairway to (frozen) paradise…

As you may know if you follow me on Twitter, as an anniversary/early birthday present Jay bought me the ice cream maker attachment for my KitchenAid mixer (better known around these parts as “Lola”). This was an incredibly exciting & momentous occasion for me, I’ve been wanting that attachment since shortly after receiving the mixer [...]

Posted 24 July 2010 · desserts § frozen § recipe § treats § yogurt · Comments (0) · Tagged:

Vintage cupcakes, part 2: basic white cake.

If you’re a regular reader, you’ll remember that last week I posted about my newest kitchen acquisition: a 1968 Sunbeam Mixmaster, mint condition. I’ve been completely obsessed with vintage items since junior high (vintage jeans, vintage handbags, vintage furniture, vintage aprons… you get the idea), and this little baby has re-focused me on to the [...]

Posted 08 July 2010 · almond § cake § coconut § cupcakes § recipe · Comments (29) · Tagged:

Happy birthday to America (& my mom, too)!

The month of July is a crazy busy month for me. My friend Sami’s birthday is the third, then the 4th of July, then my mom’s birthday is the fifth, then me & Jay have our anniversary on the 12th. And then… my birthday is on the 30th. Yeah. INSANE. So basically I spend the [...]

Posted 04 July 2010 · 4th of july § berries § birthdays § blueberry § cupcake photos § cupcakes § holiday § strawberry · Comments (6) · Tagged: ,

My vintage hand mixer & some vintage “Snow White” cupcakes.

I’m back! With a new recipe (well, actually two) just like I promised, and on top of that… a really long post! A few weeks back I was helping clean out my grandmother’s kitchen cabinets and I made a real gem of a find. All the way in the back, tucked in a corner buried [...]

Posted 29 June 2010 · cupcakes § frosting § frosting tips § meringue § mixers § recipe · Comments (8) · Tagged: , ,