Showing posts with label cupcake. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cupcake. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Celebration Central

May 21st through July 7th is a rush of cupcakes and presents and treats and stress.

We have Tom's birthday, Memorial Day, Father's Day, Little Man's graduation from Pre-K, Big Boy's last week of school, Big Boy's birthday, Fourth of July and Little Man's Birthday.

Yowser.  Being that I can barely keep my eyes open while crocheting yet another suction cup for an octopus bag I'm working on, I haven't stopped by this blog lately.  I miss it.

Here are some bad, late night, pictures of the bumblebee cupcakes I made for Little Man's birthday celebration at school.  They were fun, aside from the gluten free (I needed to eat this cupcake, minus the bee), nut free and artificial dye free.  I think I spent more time in the grocery store finding available items than I did baking and decorating.  The kids enjoyed them.


But then again, when does a child not like a cupcake?  I could have iced them with my fingers and they would have loved them.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Plate of Cakes

Devils Food.

Carrie's Food.

I've been craving cupcakes for some time now. I made them happen today.

I'm also attempting to clear out my pantry of baking mixes. I'm moving on people. I'm baking from scratch again. It feels good and I've gained some confidence. Gluten free flours shouldn't be scary. I put them in cute containers, so I'm not afraid anymore.

My plate is from the fabulous VeganDish on Etsy. She was amazing with the shipping, fantastic to work with. I just love this plate. It is my Christmas cookie platter and everyone knows it now. Makes me feel important and special to be Gluten Free - not weird and demanding.

And yes, I did frost the cupcakes in my easy-no-mess frosting process. I heat the frosting in the microwave for 15 seconds or so. Enough to make it smooth, but not hot. Then I scoop into a baggie and clip the corner, and pipe away. Fast and easy and no mess.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Cupcake

Gluten Free cupcakes for my mom's birthday that didn't quite turn out as pretty in reality as they did in my minds image.

Okay, they technically weren't FOR my mom, they were for me. She made her own cupcakes with coconut on them, that weren't gluten free. It's hard enough to go to a birthday party knowing I won't be able to eat the cake and usually not the ice cream (since the spoon inevitably contacts the cake). I had the party here, so made sure I had treats for myself.

Selfish? Maybe.

Smart? Definitely.

Friday, January 16, 2009

Pinks





I am not a pink girl, I think we all know that. But these are too pretty.
Hip Hip Hooray to Pilot Sullenberger, amazing.