Well well well. Guess what this month’s Cupcake Hero theme is. Could it be…my recently admitted least favorite berry? Yes, yes it could. But guess what. I remembered a totally awesome uncommon flavor combination that I really enjoy and was able to translate it well into a fittingly assembled cupcake.
Can you guess what it is?
You’d [...]
Posts Tagged ‘spreadables’
Uncommonly Awesome
Saturday, August 14th, 2010More Cupcakes!!
Sunday, July 18th, 2010I was sad when it was announced that Iron Cupcake: Earth was no more. It was a significant factor in my getting seriously interested in pastry, leading me to experiment with recipes and learn how to make a real buttercream. It was on hiatus for a while as its fate was being determined, and I [...]
The Spoils of Food Blogging
Thursday, April 8th, 2010As much as I enjoy participating in the Daring Bakers, I do run into the same problem fairly frequently – I make some component for the challenge dessert and end up with much too much of whatever it is. This time, it was grapefruit marmalade.
Luckily, I only had to wonder what I was going to [...]
Humble Beginnings
Monday, March 22nd, 2010This is the first post in what will be an occasional little project I’m starting on this blog. You see, as much as I love cupcakes and coming up with ways to make them weird and wonderful, I think I bake them too much. Certainly for someone who has been working at a REAL restaurant [...]
Bakewell Tart/Pudding: Daring Bakers June 2009
Saturday, June 27th, 2009The June Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Jasmine of Confessions of a Cardamom Addict and Annemarie of Ambrosia and Nectar. They chose a Traditional (UK) Bakewell Tart… er… pudding that was inspired by a rich baking history dating back to the 1800’s in England.
Simple Yet Elegant
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009I told you I’d elaborate on the ice cream I made to go with my birthday cake, didn’t I?
Iron Cupcake: Summer Berries III
Monday, June 22nd, 2009Here we go again…
I told you I’d be doing something fun with that sparkling, juicy blackberry jam, didn’t I?
Ta daaaaa!
We Jammin’
Sunday, June 21st, 2009No, I wasn’t listening to Bob Marley when I made this, though the next time I make jam I totally will. Hehe.
Happy Birthday!
Friday, June 19th, 2009Hooray! It’s my birthday!
