tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1236899931022047302024-03-12T22:10:23.562-04:00The Cupcake CauldronSpecializing in artistic, delicious and homemade cupcakes baked from scratch.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-19478405240480850432011-03-29T08:57:00.005-04:002011-03-29T11:17:13.719-04:00Sweet Patrick<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qREYso71qL8/TZHYEbTMqJI/AAAAAAAAAs8/YEPhFG4g4IQ/s1600/198466_203458729678555_202264929797935_742601_3337999_n.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qREYso71qL8/TZHYEbTMqJI/AAAAAAAAAs8/YEPhFG4g4IQ/s320/198466_203458729678555_202264929797935_742601_3337999_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589486183102851218" /></a>Sometimes there are those news stories that just hit you straight in the heart. For me, animals are precious creatures that deserve nothing but love and respect. I am a member of the ASPCA, worked with animals at a veterinary hospital, and I donate as often as I can when animals are in need (National Wildlife Federation, local animal shelters, rescue organizations, etc). You may be asking who this sweet pup is, his name is Patrick. He was found in a garbage chute on March 16th in Newark, NJ. Starved, with no body temperature, he was rushed to <a href="http://www.gsvs.org/news/patrick.asp">Garden State Vet Specialists </a>in Tinton Falls, NJ. He was named Patrick because it was miracle he made it through the night, hence named after St. Patrick on March 17th. It's a blessing this sweet boy made it.<div><br /></div><div>You may be asking what this has to do with cupcakes. Well, there is a special twist that I wanted to share with everyone. I know I blog about them a lot, but they are just an awesome cupcake shop! <a href="http://www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com/">Sweet Avenue Bake Shop</a>, a vegan cupcake shop in Rutherford NJ, was selling red velvet cupcakes last week to help support Patrick. For every red velvet sold, they donated $1 to him. They raised $701 dollars in just 1 week with online sales and walk ins. Even though the fundraiser has officially stopped, they still have dog cookies available. All proceeds go directly to helping Patrick!</div><div><br /></div><div>Just look at that face! I love this dog so much!</div><div>To make a donation to Patrick and his friends in need: </div><div><a href="http://www.ahscares.org/">Associate Humane Societies</a></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 342px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TtW3QfOehVo/TZHcG6ngKLI/AAAAAAAAAtE/ZZSogeH3H2M/s400/197875_137257853010886_136427856427219_203861_4492485_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589490623915763890" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-5807219340293471112011-03-25T14:13:00.004-04:002011-03-25T14:50:41.292-04:00Ghost Adventure cupcakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhzFxe2qBB8/TYzj5qp85CI/AAAAAAAAAs0/FLyMlfH7kps/s1600/196814_1920250049360_1335300478_32258596_894334_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jhzFxe2qBB8/TYzj5qp85CI/AAAAAAAAAs0/FLyMlfH7kps/s400/196814_1920250049360_1335300478_32258596_894334_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588091817502237730" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For my Birthday, my husband had these custom printed cupcakes made for me from <a href="http://www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com/">Sweet Avenue Bake Shop in Rutherford, NJ</a>. They were 100% vegan and absolutely delicious! Vanilla cake, vanilla frosting, topped with my favorite show, Ghost Adventures from The Travel Channel. I am a huge ghost geek and every Friday night I tune in to see what Zak, Nick and Aaron have discovered while ghost hunting!</div><div><br /> <div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-b0Uxta7yw/TYzifInIF_I/AAAAAAAAAsk/LFAJjx26fME/s400/196528_1920252689426_1335300478_32258601_4635969_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588090262175356914" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Check out other custom cupcakes Sweet Ave has been up to:<a href="http://www.sweetavenuebakeshop.com/catering.html"> Custom cupcakes!</a></div></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R7_qeZQ9IJo/TYzjyBSsMFI/AAAAAAAAAss/28avNDuBRNs/s400/190220_1920252929432_1335300478_32258602_3844512_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588091686139736146" /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-72579562924535314522011-03-24T14:29:00.002-04:002011-03-24T14:33:04.548-04:00New Direction for The Cupcake Cauldron!Hey everyone,<div><br /><div>So, I am taking a little break from cupcake orders for awhile. It was becoming a little more work then play and I rather just stick to it as a hobby for now. The Cupcake Cauldron is going to take a new direction soon. I will continue to review different bakeries, cupcakes and update you on my latest finds during my travels. I look forward to sharing recipes and posting pics of my work! And or course, I love hearing from you! </div><div><br /></div><div>Sincerely,</div><div>Ashley </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-8188274587464879092011-03-21T10:50:00.003-04:002011-03-21T11:01:43.840-04:00Rule #32 of Zombieland: Enjoy the little things.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1Tpd7kJBws/TYdmFL_7YZI/AAAAAAAAAsI/kdq6n6L33d0/s1600/190177_1939128641313_1335300478_32286208_3151739_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n1Tpd7kJBws/TYdmFL_7YZI/AAAAAAAAAsI/kdq6n6L33d0/s400/190177_1939128641313_1335300478_32286208_3151739_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586546102082691474" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I recently created these cupcakes for my best friend. Zombies and cupcakes?? What could be better?!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>I made a vanilla butter cake and topped it with my Hershey cocoa frosting. So delicious. On top I food processed Famous Chocolate Wafers for "dirt". For the blood I used Wilton's red gel tubes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a photograph of the happy recipient!</div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UEBowKPSu5g/TYdn_5CwvFI/AAAAAAAAAsY/e4lAhJElN54/s400/189316_1939100520610_1335300478_32286168_154848_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586548210118212690" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-52319059152278287272011-03-17T10:39:00.002-04:002011-03-17T10:42:38.618-04:00Top O' The Morning To You!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6Nt6lZBRoI/TYIdp7XZFgI/AAAAAAAAAr4/V9WzI8ufmO0/s1600/green.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6Nt6lZBRoI/TYIdp7XZFgI/AAAAAAAAAr4/V9WzI8ufmO0/s400/green.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585059094040483330" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hope everyone has a wonderful St. Patrick's Day!<br /><br />As a treat, here is a delicious <a href="http://thecupcakecauldron.blogspot.com/2010/03/irish-soda-cake.html">Soda Bread</a> recipe!<br /><br />Enjoy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-53326327216895658772011-01-28T12:53:00.009-05:002011-01-28T13:21:46.016-05:00Disney Vacation 2011!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TUMIv8jFxhI/AAAAAAAAArs/FqTvcTV6qCc/s1600/75356_1733729546464_1335300478_31896078_7966329_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 350px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TUMIv8jFxhI/AAAAAAAAArs/FqTvcTV6qCc/s400/75356_1733729546464_1335300478_31896078_7966329_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567303184160245266" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>It's about that time for me to pack my bags and head to my favorite place in the whole world...Disney! This year, I will be celebrating Valentine's Day with my hubby and my pup Linus in Florida. So excited! This winter has been brutual in NJ!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have started my cupcake research for the trip and expect to have many reviews of the new</div><div>cupcakes Disney has to offer. Here are just a few things I intend on checking out.</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 120px; height: 105px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TUMGZaejSwI/AAAAAAAAArc/TB1MdmGuOio/s320/menu-cupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567300598034025218" /><div><br /></div><div>1. NYC <a href="http://www.babycakesnyc.com/2010/11/its-truebabycakes-nyc-now-in-downtown-disney.html">Babycake</a>s cupcakes NOW in Downtown Disney! I love a killer vegan cupcake and I have been trying to get a taste of these for awhile!</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. Mini cupcakes at Hollywood Studios and Downtown Disney! This I can not WAIT to try! A pack of 6 mini gourmet cupcakes. Flavors are: strawberry</div><div>cake with vanilla frosting, red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, yellow cake with red frosting, yellow cake with chocolate frosting, & chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. Here is a greatphotograph from <a href="http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2010/10/11/new-mini-cupcakes-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/">Disney Food Blogs</a>.</div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TUMGmp8j99I/AAAAAAAAArk/HHEH1xFl62A/s200/mini-cupcakes.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5567300825524729810" /><div><br /></div><div>3. Karamell Kuche is the new caramel inspired kitchen in the Germany pavilion at Epcot Center. I've gotten word they have chocolate and caramel drizzled cupcakes that are to die for. I am very excited to try them and report back!</div><div><br /></div><div>4. Since it will be Valentine's Day, I will be checking in to some of my favorite bakery locations to see if they have any special for the holiday. The journey will include: Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom, The Boardwalk Bakery at the Boardwalk Inn, Goofy's Candy Co at Downtown Disney and Starring Rolls Cafe at Hollywood Studios. </div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'trebuchet MS', verdana, arial, sans-serif;color:#111111;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px; font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-32923058972173873682010-12-14T13:56:00.004-05:002010-12-14T14:04:16.212-05:00Wow! Overwhelming Cupcake Orders 2010!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TQe_k19ngSI/AAAAAAAAArI/DN-FAT0VNi4/s1600/12868_1309685425626_1335300478_30887158_3902926_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TQe_k19ngSI/AAAAAAAAArI/DN-FAT0VNi4/s400/12868_1309685425626_1335300478_30887158_3902926_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550615705439142178" /></a><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Hey everyone,</div><div><br /><div>Thanks so much for showing so much interest in The Cupcake Cauldron! </div><div>The following dates are now booked for cupcakes!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Saturday, December 18th</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Thursday, December 23rd</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Friday, Christmas Eve</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF0000;">Christmas Day is completely booked!</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Still availability for New Years Eve! </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-87877565734045797122010-12-06T14:48:00.005-05:002010-12-06T14:53:09.487-05:00Holiday Flavors!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TP0-BQufcsI/AAAAAAAAAqw/lQbDsICxvuc/s1600/12868_1309685465627_1335300478_30887159_4919491_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TP0-BQufcsI/AAAAAAAAAqw/lQbDsICxvuc/s400/12868_1309685465627_1335300478_30887159_4919491_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547658507381076674" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My Holiday flavors are now available under "Seasonal"! Please give atleast 1 weeks notice for orders. Availability is running out!<br /><br />Don't forget about my delicious Red Velvet cupcakes, made internet famous by Cupcakes Take the Cake in 2009! Contact me today for your orders!<br /><br />What about your little pup? Want to get em something nutritious and fun?! I am taking orders for holiday dog treats! Cut in cute holiday shapes! Even gift wrapped and ready! Can come dipped in melted carob and sprinkled with seasonal colors!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-60306896872695816412010-12-06T14:24:00.002-05:002010-12-06T14:29:06.165-05:00Cupcake Wars is back!<span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">After it’s first season, <i>Cupcake Wars</i> is returning this December to Food Network for a brand new second season. Tune in tomorrow for the premier episode, Tree Lighting!</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><br />Also, there is a fun partnership between the show and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cupcakecornergame">Cupcake Corner</a> Facebook game that I thought you might enjoy. I am strangely addicted to the game! You can make dozen of Cupcake War cupcakes! Check it out!<br /></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-33635927844988360032010-11-10T12:22:00.006-05:002010-11-10T12:43:45.520-05:00Life is Delicious!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TNrYX75GtvI/AAAAAAAAAqc/NA2-ooz9lKU/s1600/strawberryshortcake.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TNrYX75GtvI/AAAAAAAAAqc/NA2-ooz9lKU/s400/strawberryshortcake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537976597531244274" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>For those of you that grew up in the 80's, you will remember this cutie! Strawberry Shortcake and her adorable kitty cat Custard, turn 30 years old today!<div><br /></div><div><b>Happy Birthday, Strawberry Shortcake!</b></div><div><br /></div><div>To celebrate, try this <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/strawberry-shortcake-with-vanilla-whipped-cream">delicious recipe</a> from Martha!</div><div><br /></div><div>ENJOY!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><br /></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-75499189078309816952010-11-02T09:36:00.005-04:002010-11-02T09:40:19.271-04:00Feliz día de los muertos !<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TNAUUqr0wkI/AAAAAAAAAqU/BihplNpM6Eo/s1600/4155_1153723126666_1335300478_30401988_7133974_n.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TNAUUqr0wkI/AAAAAAAAAqU/BihplNpM6Eo/s400/4155_1153723126666_1335300478_30401988_7133974_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534946287326380610" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; font-family:sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><b><br /></b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px;font-size:-webkit-xxx-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:sans-serif, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Day of the Dead</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> (</span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_language" title="Spanish language" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Spanish</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">: </span></span><span lang="es"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Día de los Muertos</span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">) is a </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religious_holiday" title="Religious holiday" class="mw-redirect" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">holiday</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> celebrated by many in </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico" title="Mexico" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Mexico</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> and by some </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Americans" title="Mexican Americans" class="mw-redirect" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Mexican Americans</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">living in the </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States" title="United States" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">United States</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> and </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada" title="Canada" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Canada</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration occurs on November 2 in connection with the </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Catholic_Church" title="Roman Catholic Church" class="mw-redirect" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Catholic</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> holidays of</span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Saints%27_Day" title="All Saints' Day" class="mw-redirect" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">All Saints' Day</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> (November 1) and </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Souls%27_Day" title="All Souls' Day" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">All Souls' Day</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> (November 2). Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_skull" title="Sugar skull" class="mw-redirect" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">sugar skulls</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagetes_erecta" title="Tagetes erecta" style="text-decoration: none; background-image: none; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">marigolds</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts.</span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-6919738074705553122010-10-25T09:11:00.005-04:002010-10-25T09:15:04.271-04:00Halloween week!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TMWCi0LgiaI/AAAAAAAAAqM/jvJN3I_5OXs/s1600/atc125x125wm6.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TMWCi0LgiaI/AAAAAAAAAqM/jvJN3I_5OXs/s400/atc125x125wm6.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531971251928598946" /></a><div>It is finally here! The week I look forward to all year round! Halloween is this weekend and I have a whole lot of baking to do before the week is complete!<div><br /></div><div>Speaking of Halloween treats, check out this sweet article about me on <a href="http://www.allthingscupcake.com/2010/10/23/looking-for-the-latest-on-halloween/">All Things Cupcake</a>!</div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-62995695743604401532010-10-19T09:56:00.004-04:002010-10-19T10:06:36.948-04:00Disney Halloween Cupcakes!Some might remember that I blogged about my 2009 Halloween experience at Walt Disney World. I was pretty happy to see so many varieties of Halloween cupcakes to choose from. The photograph below was taken at the Main Street Bakery at the Magic Kingdom. Remember my review of the black sugar frosting dying my teeth for the remainder of the morning? Embarrassing, but tasty!<div><br /><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TL2kckTLUdI/AAAAAAAAAp8/SwLoKUD7PR4/s400/16235_1270939376999_1335300478_30785345_787378_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529756728168239570" /><div><div><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>As many of you know already, I am a pretty big Disney fan. I vacation there atleast 1-2 times a year. It's my favorite place since I was a child. I stay pretty well informed on what is going on, so I was very excited to hear that Disney has another line of Halloween cupcakes for this years, "Not So Scary" event! Ghost cupcakes are just 1 of the adorable cupcakes to choose from! If you happen to visit, please send me a review! I would love to hear all about it!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 313px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TL2k_zOMNeI/AAAAAAAAAqE/342-Djury94/s400/cpk685432SMALL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529757333469279714" /></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-13847967022109841962010-10-18T13:49:00.005-04:002010-10-18T14:01:08.806-04:00Cake Pops Book Tour!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TLyJbJW5gFI/AAAAAAAAApk/wupD-o6PoKQ/s1600/4842122473_fe373d5b58_o.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TLyJbJW5gFI/AAAAAAAAApk/wupD-o6PoKQ/s400/4842122473_fe373d5b58_o.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529445541965561938" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm like a kid in a candy shop! I'm so excited I can barely contain myself! I can't wait! Bakerella is making her way to NJt! Join me on November 13th at her <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/cake-pops-book-tour-schedule/">Cake Pop Book Tour</a> signing at The Mall at Short Hills! </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TLyJgTmT5SI/AAAAAAAAAps/g_Wh-9cLX-8/s400/2916782625_7183e55518.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529445630613906722" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>All photos from <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">Bakerella</a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-1730042615972968372010-10-14T10:46:00.004-04:002010-10-14T10:58:53.640-04:00Dessert First With Anne Thornton<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">The geniuses at Food Network will be airing a new show called </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Dessert First With Anne Thornton. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">This new show will premier on Sunday, 10/24! First episode will be entitled, "Scary Sweet"! You know me, I love anything Halloween related! So, I was very excited to be asked back to do a conference call interview with the new host!</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; line-height: 21px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;">Here is a little press release about the show:</span></span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px;font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: normal; border-collapse: collapse; font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Sundays at 12pm ET/PT on Food <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; font-size:16px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Network (premieres 10/24)</span></b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">In her “In the Kitchen” Food Network cooking series, Dessert First with Anne Thornton, expert pastry chef Anne Thornton shares indulgent recipes for tantalizing and tasty sweet treats. From fresh pie crust and creamy ice cream cake to flaky pastries and make-ahead tarts, Anne demystifies and simplifies the sweet world of pastry and dessert. While sprucing up old-fashioned favorites like apple turnovers and pecan pie, Anne teaches viewers the keys to no-fear baking proving any home cook can create show-stopping desserts. Whether she’s planning a dinner party for friends or whipping up a quick weeknight meal, Anne always thinks about Dessert First.</span></i></span></span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:small;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Now, you can imagine how excited I was when I saw these <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/anne-thornton/red-velvet-brains-cupcakes-recipe/index.html">Red Velvet Brain Cupcakes!</a> Make sure you tune in to see how Anne whips up these adorable and creepy treats!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:small;"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TLcY8m8TDgI/AAAAAAAAApc/gaUmh60Syt4/s400/AT0106_3003.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527914497145245186" /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-37066491429338591232010-10-06T10:48:00.003-04:002010-10-06T11:04:03.880-04:00Fantastic Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKyPBiEF5sI/AAAAAAAAApU/qrl82BmOk4U/s1600/logo.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 206px; height: 104px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKyPBiEF5sI/AAAAAAAAApU/qrl82BmOk4U/s400/logo.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524948099363366594" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>During the month of October I love adding Reese's Pieces to just about any recipe. To me, they scream Halloween! One of my all time favorite recipes to do that with is my peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie recipe. This is the fool proof, always delicious cookie recipe I turn to!<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: bold; line-height: 18px; font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Ingredients:</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 18px; font-family:Verdana;font-size:12px;"><ul style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 1.5em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; position: relative; z-index: 0; font-size:12px;"><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/2 cup chunky or smooth peanut butter</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 egg</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 T vanilla extract</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 cup semisweet chocolate chips</span></span></li><li class="ingredient" style=" font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 18px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; text-decoration: inherit; list-style-type: disc; font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">1 cup of Reese's Pieces (optional)</span></span></li></ul><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;">Cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars until light. Add the egg and mix until fluffy. Add vanilla.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;">Blend the flour, baking powder, soda and salt together well. Add these dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Add the chocolate chips.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;">Drop cookie dough onto lightly greased baking sheets. (I normally use a floured tablespoon)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;">Bake for 10-12 minutes at 375°.</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-family:georgia, serif;font-size:small;">My extra tip is leave your cookies on the baking sheets for an additional 2 minutes after taking out of oven. They settle nicely.</span></li></ol></div></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-14602875197877121092010-09-30T09:48:00.009-04:002010-09-30T10:24:09.524-04:00Halloween, Martha Style<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKSXoG53uFI/AAAAAAAAAo8/jubCLYnhFvQ/s1600/marthas_best_costume_l.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 281px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKSXoG53uFI/AAAAAAAAAo8/jubCLYnhFvQ/s400/marthas_best_costume_l.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522705758366971986" /></a><div style="text-align: left;">Have you seen how adorable<a href="http://shop.marthastewart.com/"> Martha Stewart's Halloween</a> cupcake items are? I just love her! Every year her merchandise just gets better and better. She is the Queen of Halloween for sure! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">She has just some of the best ideas and recipes. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For Martha Stewart Recipes:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/halloween-cakes-and-dessert-recipes">http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/halloween-cakes-and-dessert-recipes</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">For Martha Stewart Costume Ideas:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/homemade-kids-halloween-costumes">http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/homemade-kids-halloween-costumes</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Decorations and Crafts:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/halloween-decorating">http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/halloween-decorating</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Gorgeous Carved Pumpkin Ideas:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/pumpkins">http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/pumpkins</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">(My inspiration for my Cat pumpkin below)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKSYrDjNWbI/AAAAAAAAApE/B3o7rPr6MQo/s400/n1335300478_30046286_1597-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522706908517849522" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">And don't forget....</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Party Ideas:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/halloween-kids-activities">http://www.marthastewart.com/halloween-kids-activities</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">ENJOY!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-86023172105639937252010-09-29T13:46:00.004-04:002010-09-29T13:58:17.394-04:00Sweet!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKN9n2jBpBI/AAAAAAAAAoM/3X0k-hCeBNI/s1600/standard_Ferrero%C2%AE+Chocolates+Present+SWEET+Sponsored+by+Perrier-Jou%C3%ABt+Champagne+and+Absolut+Vodka+Hosted+by+Duff+Goldman,+Duff+Goldman+.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKN9n2jBpBI/AAAAAAAAAoM/3X0k-hCeBNI/s320/standard_Ferrero%C2%AE+Chocolates+Present+SWEET+Sponsored+by+Perrier-Jou%C3%ABt+Champagne+and+Absolut+Vodka+Hosted+by+Duff+Goldman,+Duff+Goldman+.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522395691697153042" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I am counting down the days for the Food Network, Food and Wine festival event Sweet! Hosted by Duff Goldman & Sandra Lee, this awesome evening party will take place at la.venue in NYC. This event will showcase over 12 different pastry chefs, including endless amounts of Godiva chocolate! YUM! I am pretty excited that I scored 2 free tickets for this event!<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2009/view-events.php?event=38"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">A blurb from the website:</span></span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(67, 67, 67); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Tonight is all about free-flowing Champagne in your complimentary Spiegelau flute and the goodies you’ll pair it with: handmade chocolates, cream-filled puffs crammed with silky custard, to-die-for cupcakes slathered with miles of frosting, not to mention layered tortes jammed with liqueur-laced jellies, ice-cream so rich you’ll cry from happiness, and even rare cheeses crafted by artisans. Start your diet today if you must, but leave room for dessert!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#434343;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, verdana;font-size:100%;color:#434343;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 20px;font-size:12px;"><div><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><b>Participating Restaurants and Chefs:</b></span></span></span></div><ol type="1"><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Adour: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Sandro Micheli </span></span><u><a href="http://www.adour-stregis.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.adour-stregis.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">BabyCakes NYC: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Erin McKenna </span></span><u><a href="http://www.babycakesnyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.babycakesnyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">baked: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito </span></span><u><a href="http://www.bakednyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.bakednyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Billy's Bakery </span></span></b><u><a href="http://www.billysbakerynyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.billysbakerynyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">China Grill Management Catering: Alfredo Guaman </span></span></strong><a title="blocked::http://www.chinagrillmgt.com/" href="http://www.chinagrillmgt.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.chinagrillmgt.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Daniel: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Dominique Ansel </span></span><u><a href="http://www.danielnyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.danielnyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Del Posto: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Brooks Headley </span></span><u><a href="http://www.delpostonyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.delpostonyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">eater.com Contest Winner</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">: Jessica Mogardo </span></span><a href="http://www.eater.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.eater.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Eighty One: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">John Miele </span></span><a href="http://www.81nyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.81nyc.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Fishtail by David Burke:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Jennifer Domanski</span></span><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.fishtaildb.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.fishtaildb.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Godiva: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">David Funaro </span></span><a href="http://www.godiva.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.godiva.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Gotham Bar & Grill: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Deborah Racicot </span></span><a href="http://www.gothambarandgrill.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.gothambarandgrill.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Hotel Griffou</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">: Anne Thornton</span></span></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Jean Georges: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Johnny Iuzzini </span></span><a href="http://www.jean-georges.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.jean-georges.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Levain Bakery: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Pamela Weekes and Connie McDonald </span></span><u><a href="http://www.levainbakery.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.levainbakery.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Locanda Verde</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">: Karen DeMasco </span></span><a href="http://www.thegreenwhichhotel.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.thegreenwichhotel.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">MAD MAC: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Florian Bellanger and Ludovic Augendre </span></span><u><a href="http://www.madmacnyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.madmacnyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">more: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Patty Rothman </span></span><u><a href="http://www.morecupcakes.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.morecupcakes.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Park Avenue Autumn: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Richard Leach </span></span><u><a href="http://www.parkavenyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.parkavenyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ron Ben-Israel Cakes: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Ron Ben-Israel </span></span><u><a href="http://www.weddingcakes.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.weddingcakes.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">“</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Rose's Heavenly Cakes”: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Rose Levy Beranbaum and Jean-Francois Bonnet</span></span><u><a href="http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.realbakingwithrose.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Rouge Tomate: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">James Distefano </span></span><u><a href="http://www.rougetomatenyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.rougetomatenyc.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Spigolo:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Heather Fratangelo and Jen Kim</span></span></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Sweetiepie: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Humberto Guallpa </span></span><a href="http://www.sweetiepierestaurant.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.sweetiepierestaurant.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Telepan: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Bill Telepan and Larissa Raphael </span></span><u><a href="http://www.telepan-ny.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.telepan-ny.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The North Fork Table & Inn: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Claudia Fleming </span></span><a href="http://www.northforktableandinn.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.northforktableandinn.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The Oak Room:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Matthew O'Haver </span></span><a href="http://www.oakroomny.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.oakroomny.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The Sea Grill: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Michael Gabriel </span></span><u><a href="http://www.patinagroup.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.patinagroup.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">The Stanton Social: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Jaime Sudberg </span></span><u><a href="http://www.thestantonsocial.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.thestantonsocial.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Tisserie: </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Gustavo Agudelo </span></span><u><a href="http://www.tisserie.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.tisserie.com</span></span></a></u></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">‘</span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">wichcraft:</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"> Sisha Ortúzar </span></span><a href="http://www.wichcraftnyc.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.wichcraftnyc.com</span></span></a></li><li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Duncan Hines </span></span></b><a href="http://www.duncanhines.com/" style="color: rgb(245, 130, 32); text-decoration: none; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">www.duncanhines.com</span></span></a></li></ol></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-91793684051934346942010-09-27T14:44:00.005-04:002010-09-27T14:59:22.720-04:00Just Say "Yes"!My best friend of 29 years recently became engaged. For her engagement party I created this beautiful cupcake tower. 6-7 dozen cupcakes were decorated in shades of purple for this wonderful event.<div><br /> <div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKDmZ6w18AI/AAAAAAAAAnk/vnGhzglblxU/s320/62119_1640437214214_1335300478_31716292_5306014_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521666476101464066" /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The cupcake flavors were:</div><div><ul><li>Traditional White Cake made with White Chocolate Pudding frosted with Strawberry Buttercream.</li><li>Super Moist Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Fudge Frosting</li><li>Vanilla Bean Cake with Butter Vanilla Frosting.</li></ul></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKDpAjPGkrI/AAAAAAAAAn8/Kqj7zu93_co/s320/62119_1640437174213_1335300478_31716291_5839316_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521669338824086194" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The cupcakes were decorated with gorgeous wrappers by <a href="http://cupcakewraptureshop.com/">Cupcake Wrapture</a>. There were separate shades of purple which worked beautifully with the decor of the engagement party. I created cupcake toppers to add a more personal touch.</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TKDoz9at-OI/AAAAAAAAAn0/pNsTtrFHVYI/s320/59943_1640437054210_1335300478_31716290_1164940_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521669122513828066" /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-23361604831042448612010-09-23T08:24:00.009-04:002010-09-23T12:53:17.749-04:00Everyday is Halloween<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TJtHIW4YkRI/AAAAAAAAAnc/SE4Q7aPFHmE/s1600/pumpkin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TJtHIW4YkRI/AAAAAAAAAnc/SE4Q7aPFHmE/s400/pumpkin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520083977179271442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Happy 1st day of Fall everyone, which means Halloween is right around the corner!!! Enjoy everything this wonderful season has to offer!</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0);"><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here is one of my favorite Fall recipes.<br />Wonderful treat on a chilly Sunday afternoon.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pumpkin Pie Bars</span><br /></span><div id="ingredients"> <div class="table-row-gray"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 1-1/3 cups Flour </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 3/4 cup Granulated sugar</div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row-gray"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 1/2 cup packed brown sugar </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) cold butter or margarine </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row-gray"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 1 cup Old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats, uncooked </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 1/2 cup chopped Pecans </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row-gray"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 3 Eggs </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row-gray"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin </div> </div> </div> <div class="table-row"> <div class="column1"> <div class="textarea"> 2 Tbsp. Pumpkin pie spice<br />1 Tbsp. Cinnamon<br /></div> </div> </div> </div> <!--concordance-end--> <!--[if !IE]> END recipeGradHeading <![endif]--> <div class="recipeMakeItText"> <div class="stdContBlock"> <div class="textarea"> <p><strong></strong></p> <p> <strong>HEAT </strong>oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; grease foil. Mix flour, 1/4 granulated sugar and brown sugar in medium bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and nuts. </p> <p> <strong>RESERVE </strong>1 cup oat mixture; press remaining onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 min. Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, eggs, pumpkin and spice with mixer until well blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and cinnamon. </p> <p> <strong>BAKE </strong>25 min.; cool 10 min. I normally let them cool completely, still them in the fridge to firm up, then cut. This is not a recipe you can immediately serve.<br /></p> </div> </div> </div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-70591577221686418162010-09-21T09:02:00.006-04:002010-09-21T09:19:40.360-04:00Calling the undead!<div>Dearest undead of the TriState area,</div><div><div><br /></div><div>Yours truly will be a vendor at this years <a href="http://www.NJZombieWalk.com/">Asbury Park Zombie Walk</a>. I will be baking up hundreds of delicious, zombie themed cupcakes for your consumption! </div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TJiwR6k0GiI/AAAAAAAAAnU/ZUY4GL2CNlc/s400/59045_466605987287_70843737287_6467646_3857853_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519355165170473506" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Please come out and help NJ get in the Guinness Book of World Records for largest Zombie Walk, while eating delicious cupcakes! </div><div><br /></div><div>ZombieCon will open up at 11AM inside the Convention Center. </div><div>The walk will begin at 5PM. </div><div><br /></div><div>See you there!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TJiwJBBiNeI/AAAAAAAAAnM/sRDO9In6Jik/s400/7929_1248070725297_1335300478_30718931_3198295_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519355012282725858" /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-87861245688283475222010-09-16T20:16:00.004-04:002010-09-16T20:20:33.925-04:00Dying for some peanut butter?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TJKzjBUOXEI/AAAAAAAAAm0/4UmBxA-eDeU/s1600/skull.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TJKzjBUOXEI/AAAAAAAAAm0/4UmBxA-eDeU/s400/skull.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517669907712334914" border="0" /></a><br />I made this frightfully sinful cupcake from Hershey's unsweetened cocoa & Reese's peanut butter cups. Devil's food cake, baked with a mini peanut butter cup inside. Frosted with my delicious & super smooth peanut butter frosting! Topped with mini chocolate and peanut butter chips.<br /><br />It's soooooo good it's scary!!!<br /><br />Available now until October 31st!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-28659810646546591922010-09-10T10:47:00.005-04:002010-09-10T10:56:33.540-04:00Halloween Cupcake FunSo my favorite season is approaching, which means Halloween is right around the corner! I intend on bringing you lots of fun Halloween recipe ideas each week through the months of September and October. Some will be mine and some will be from celebrity chefs and friends.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Ghost Cupcakes by Martha Stewart is first! Don't you just love Martha! She is amazing!</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TIpGm_YII1I/AAAAAAAAAmk/xfM4neuyTf0/s400/mld103866_1008_ghost_fondan_xl.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515298329330197330" /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><div class="ms-col2-recipe-ingredients" style="background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/module/ms-col2-recipe-content-spoon.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; padding-bottom: 12px; background-position: 14px 4px; "><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><p style="font-size: 14px; "><br /></p><ul style="margin-top: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: auto; margin-left: auto; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; width: 396px; "><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; ">All-purpose flour, for tins</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/devils-food-cake-batter" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(12, 170, 187); cursor: pointer; ">Devil's Food Cake Batter</a></li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/thick-ghostly-chocolate-frosting" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(12, 170, 187); cursor: pointer; ">Thick Ghostly Chocolate Frosting</a></li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; ">18 large marshmallows, halved lengthwise</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; ">72 ounces white fondant</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; ">Cornstarch, for surface</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; ">24 chocolate-candy-coated sunflower seeds, for eyes</li><li style="list-style-type: none; padding-top: 4px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 11px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/royal-icing-and-fleurs-de-lis" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(12, 170, 187); cursor: pointer; ">Royal Icing and Fleurs-de-lis</a>, optional</li></ul></div><div class="ms-col2-recipe-directions" style="background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/module/ms-col2-recipe-content-pot.gif); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; zoom: 1; background-position: 14px 20px; "><h2 style="font-weight: normal; ">Directions</h2><ol style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 42px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 26px; margin-left: 26px; "><li style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; ">Preheat oven to 350. Line 12 cups of a jumbo-muffin tin (each 1-cup capacity) with extra-large cupcake liners. Butter and flour 12 cups of a mini-muffin tin, and tap out excess flour.</span></li><li style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; ">Divide batter among muffin tins, filling each cup 1/2 full. Bake, rotating tins halfway through, until testers inserted in centers come out clean, 8 to 9 minutes for mini cupcakes, and 40 to 45 minutes for large cupcakes. Let cool in pans on wire racks. (Cupcakes can be wrapped in plastic, and frozen for up to 1 month; thaw at room temperature before frosting.)</span></li><li style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; ">Remove cupcake liners from large cupcakes, trim tops of each cupcake to create a flat surface, and reserve tops for another use. Flip cupcakes over. Spread 1 teaspoon frosting on top of each cupcake. Arrange 3 marshmallow halves on top of each (pictured right), cut sides down, pressing them into frosting. Spread 1 teaspoon frosting over each marshmallow trio.</span></li><li style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; ">Trim tops of each mini cupcake to create a flat surface, and reserve tops for another use. Press 1 mini cupcake, cut side down, onto frosting-topped marshmallows.</span></li><li style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; ">Spread 1/4 cup frosting over each cupcake stack to create a crumb coat, leaving a 1/4-inch unfrosted rim around bottom. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.</span></li><li style="font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); padding-top: 6px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 0px; background-image: url(http://images.marthastewart.com/images/assets/global/ms-global-dash-green.gif); background-repeat: repeat-x; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: initial; background-position: 0% 100%; "><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(61, 63, 63); font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; ">Divide fondant into 12 equal pieces. On a surface lightly dusted with cornstarch, roll a piece of fondant into a 1/4-inch-thick, 10-inch-wide circle. Center fondant over top of 1 frosted cupcake, smoothing downward and creating ruffles around the bottom. Press candy-coated seeds into soft fondant for eyes, remove, dot with royal icing to secure if desired, and then press seeds into icing. Repeat with remaining fondant, cupcakes, and seeds. Let fondant harden slightly at room temperature before serving.</span></li></ol></div><span><br /><br />Read more at Marthastewart.com: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/ghost-cupcakes?backto=true&backtourl=/photogallery/halloween-cupcake-recipes#slide_16%23ixzz0z8f2uVwq" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 51, 153); cursor: pointer; ">Ghost Cupcakes Recipe - MarthaStewart.com</a> </span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-79231735692846397202010-08-26T09:00:00.004-04:002010-09-10T11:04:55.749-04:00Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/THZo5zGIziI/AAAAAAAAAl0/Ir1bz2oQxEg/s1600/Bela-Lugosi-vampires-1695196-1884-2500.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 302px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/THZo5zGIziI/AAAAAAAAAl0/Ir1bz2oQxEg/s400/Bela-Lugosi-vampires-1695196-1884-2500.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509706536312163874" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Stores are starting to put up their Halloween displays...which means, Halloween cupcake time!!!<div><br /></div><div>Here is a list of just SOME of the flavors I will be offering this Halloween season! Because Fall is one of the busiest seasons for me, please inquire about your Halloween cupcakes today! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(50, 50, 50); line-height: 19px; font-family:Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif;font-size:14px;"><div class="post-body entry-content" style="width: 478px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; font-size:14px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); ">Honeypot</span></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Honey spice cake, made with cinnamon and light brown sugar! Topped with Swiss Meringue Buttercream. </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span style="font-weight: bold; "><i><br /></i><br /></span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span">The Great Pumpkin</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span">Pumpkin Pudding Spice cake with Pumpkin and Vanilla swirl Buttercream. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); ">Jack-O-Lantern</span><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Sweet Vanilla cake or Chocolate cake topped with Orange colored frosting and</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">cute 3-D Pumpkin topper! This is a colorful and delicious treat for Halloween! </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-style: italic; "><br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><i></i></span><br /><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); "><span style="font-weight: bold; "><span class="Apple-style-span">Wicked Witch is Dead</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(153, 255, 153); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Dark chocolate cake with Mint Green frosting. Topped with a Witch's hat. Inspired by the most popular Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba! </span></span><br /></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 0, 0); "><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); ">Apple Pie</span><br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">Spice cake stuffed with Apple Pie filling, topped with a Cinnamon Vanilla Buttercream. </span></span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 0); ">The Count</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; ">Inspired by Bram Stoker, this Red Velvet cupcake is drop dead delicious! Deep, dark Red Velvet cake topped with Dark Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting. Vampire fang topping with gooey sugar blood! </span></span></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="width: 478px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; font-size:14px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="width: 478px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; font-size:14px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-style: italic; "><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); ">All Cupcake Cauldron cupcakes can be personalized for Halloween. I have a huge selection of Halloween cupcake toppers. Bats, Vintage Halloween toppers, Pumpkins, Skulls, Witch Hats, etc. </span></span><div style="clear: both; "></div></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="width: 478px; line-height: 1.5; position: relative; font-size:14px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><i><br /></i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 21px;"><i><br /></i></span></span><div class="post-footer" style="line-height: 1.6; margin-top: 10px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; color: rgb(152, 84, 84); border-top-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(118, 118, 118); "></div></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123689993102204730.post-78158273238558679742010-07-29T09:35:00.009-04:002010-07-29T13:52:15.940-04:00Talking sweets with Red Velvet Stefanie!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TFGE4dc5EyI/AAAAAAAAAlk/sBvoFiPkKTc/s1600/mimi.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TFGE4dc5EyI/AAAAAAAAAlk/sBvoFiPkKTc/s400/mimi.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499322725509436194" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br />“Cupcakes aren’t just a dessert, they are a lifestyle.” -Stefanie<br /><br /></div><div>Film Festival Face-off was a pretty intense episode of Cupcake Wars! I originally tuned in to see Mr. Cupcakes from Clifton, NJ. Being a NJ native, I wanted to see if he had what it takes to win on Cupcake Wars!</div><div><div><br /></div><div>I was pleasantly surprised to see not only Bee Sweet Cupcakes from NOLA competing, but<a href="http://www.redvelvetstefanie.com/"> Red Velvet Stefanie </a>was also on this episode! Sweet! To be honest, I was cheering on RVS the whole time. I am fan of her blog and her awesome <a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu/Cheesecake/stefanies_ultimate_red_velvet_cake_cheesecake">Ultimate Red Velvet Cheesecake</a> at the Cheesecake factory! </div><div><br /></div><div>So, I recently had the opportunity to talk to her about her experience on Cupcake Wars! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><span style="border-collapse: collapse;font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:13px;" ><div class="im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">1. Who is your biggest inspiration in the baking world?</span></span></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Candace Nelson from Sprinkle's, she started the cupcake trend! Candace is the Cupcake Queen!</span></span></i></span><div class="im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">2. Where did you get the name Red Velvet Stefanie from? </span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">After Stefanie's Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake came out at the Cheesecake Factory, my friends started calling me this! They would introduce me to people as the, "Stefanie, as in Stefanie's Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake Stefanie" and then, shortened down to Red Velvet Stefanie! the other was such a mouthful! lol</span></span></i></span><div class="im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />3. What was the most challenging part of the competition for you? The time limit? the 1,000 cupcakes?</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> </span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Waiting to hear what Candace was going to say about my cupcakes, she is my hero after all!</span></span></i></span><div class="im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">4. Would you ever compete in something like Cupcake Wars again?</span></span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">OH YES! My next competition is actually August 22nd in LA. The Sweet's Truck asked me to compete with LA's top cupcake baker's to find the best Red Velvet Cupcake in Los Angeles! I am so going to win!</span></span></i></span><div class="im" style="color: rgb(80, 0, 80);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">5. What is your favorite cupcake flavor, and why?</span></span></b></span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I wish I had a more exciting answer but, Red Velvet is truly my favorite Red Velvet Cupcake! I have never liked chocolate cake so, I like the little accent of cocoa in red velvet plus, cream cheese frosting is to die for! I love the bright red color of the cake paired with the light fluffy frosting, it is such an elegant combination!</span></span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Thanks Red Velvet Stefanie for taking the time to answer some questions!!!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 271px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_ENrmgJLTzD8/TFGQHNny7LI/AAAAAAAAAls/CjpwHDiNBIc/s400/stephanies_cheesecake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499335073586146482" border="0" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:medium;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Also, tomorrow is <a href="http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/shareit/shareit">Cheesecake Day</a>! The Cheesecake Factory</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> has a pretty awesome deal for you. Any cheesecake slice is 1/2 price! So get on over and get yourself a luscious slice of red velvet cheesecake! And additional 25 cents is donated to Feeding America every time you purchase it!</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:100%;" ><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;font-size:13px;" ><br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2