tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62261488070664202102024-03-05T21:17:57.463-08:00CupquakeAll things pretty and cupcakey. And perhaps a few yummy extras here and there. All Vegan, of course. And made by me. In my spare time...Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-63957708502525298622009-04-15T07:37:00.000-07:002009-04-15T07:48:30.004-07:00Easter Cuppies!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW9pKZpYSlcnD5DArJSCC8Z9pX10ojf_4NNvIlINBF6bYDcDT7FFceklHH0-xR3HYEMg_pOO8OWSHcAcwpCC6xxZV6xbjev7GnuFuZ1LHzUAMhHHgBXHen8N_RTP-FfZt-2XxuXUcU-o/s1600-h/easter09_1.jpg"></a><br /><div> </div>Created for our annual Egg Hunt. The easter egg idea is from the book 'Hello, Cupcake!'. The eggs were cut out graham crackers, that i frosted and rolled in sanding sugar. Then piped the "decoration" on at the last minute to lessen the soggy-ness.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UB4zZXuzVoki-LqO1kenCi8AeW6lfSYQWjLH9VBGOUG8OEUJlc5dhymhILyxh097011EY0Y4MHRvO3CT1nrHsQt4Arp7b0G6b7Ck60R9o5ZRZbLmXcEbmO8djSjapfiDlDGU_zgPD8k/s1600-h/easter09_5.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7UB4zZXuzVoki-LqO1kenCi8AeW6lfSYQWjLH9VBGOUG8OEUJlc5dhymhILyxh097011EY0Y4MHRvO3CT1nrHsQt4Arp7b0G6b7Ck60R9o5ZRZbLmXcEbmO8djSjapfiDlDGU_zgPD8k/s320/easter09_5.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324929294580694738" /></a><div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixz9-NB7vzxEheu3ZYK4LO22ISMF-7nQGB4cGjwYPorL7vprXg6QzgloOhuBgNbbQMzIyMs8_6ddrpo707iWjvIiFA6FE0rNRyhCiiCtNtqeaheQ3gdmg4nn0pwLdi0VaXuepSw1KJhYY/s1600-h/easter09_5.jpg"></a><div> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XNRmESTaQooS1s05kqv_nh6J_OdlKyc4xBxqV3BHC1u9HJx26zqTdzseWCUCmdLaDsRMKy0KXowANHbl52iSDCCvD7IJc2FTSAm3bn0E39OItpuCil9_qj28HP10SugqGfR-JiVR2Rc/s1600-h/easter09_2.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XNRmESTaQooS1s05kqv_nh6J_OdlKyc4xBxqV3BHC1u9HJx26zqTdzseWCUCmdLaDsRMKy0KXowANHbl52iSDCCvD7IJc2FTSAm3bn0E39OItpuCil9_qj28HP10SugqGfR-JiVR2Rc/s320/easter09_2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324928347019432626" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The nests were made using edible easter grass that I saw at several stores including Target, Michael's and Rite Aid. It is similar in texture to a communion wafer, but the green is sour apple flavor, though it didn't have much flavor. It also comes in yellow, blue and pink - all which are different flavors. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilW9pKZpYSlcnD5DArJSCC8Z9pX10ojf_4NNvIlINBF6bYDcDT7FFceklHH0-xR3HYEMg_pOO8OWSHcAcwpCC6xxZV6xbjev7GnuFuZ1LHzUAMhHHgBXHen8N_RTP-FfZt-2XxuXUcU-o/s320/easter09_1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5324929914697715650" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_XNRmESTaQooS1s05kqv_nh6J_OdlKyc4xBxqV3BHC1u9HJx26zqTdzseWCUCmdLaDsRMKy0KXowANHbl52iSDCCvD7IJc2FTSAm3bn0E39OItpuCil9_qj28HP10SugqGfR-JiVR2Rc/s1600-h/easter09_2.jpg"></a><div> </div><div><div><div> </div></div></div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-16825883242580374882009-03-04T13:26:00.000-08:002009-03-04T13:32:08.276-08:00Berries & Mousse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrtyIWyK8OD0yICzr_6j4vFyUvNb6DXryDDg1n_V4N6YAlBQVCGyw2LC3xfE9xM9MF29zejEgGzkqnYandmS8Lrdyk8b5me07w9v_0kXdVKVLwooddyBoEBwYSqNNhBaFiIjxQXgMMSk/s1600-h/berrycuppy2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNrtyIWyK8OD0yICzr_6j4vFyUvNb6DXryDDg1n_V4N6YAlBQVCGyw2LC3xfE9xM9MF29zejEgGzkqnYandmS8Lrdyk8b5me07w9v_0kXdVKVLwooddyBoEBwYSqNNhBaFiIjxQXgMMSk/s320/berrycuppy2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309448518724299426" /></a><br />Made these for Valentine's Day. The Mousse filling was so good we ate what was leftover out of the bowl with a spoon. Decadent. <div>As usual, it's taken me a while to upload the pics here...<br /><div> </div><div> </div></div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-18724666129256061242008-11-28T18:16:00.000-08:002008-11-28T18:21:30.978-08:00Iron Cupcake Voting underway!<span style="font-family: arial;">The time has come to go vote for the cranberry cupcakes!</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Please go to </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com/">No One Puts Cupcake in a Corner </a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">and cast your vote for my latest delicious </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://cupquake-atlanta.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-goodness-my-guinness-gingerbread.html"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cupquake</span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"> creation.<br />Voting closes at 12 noon, central, on Friday, December 5th.<br />There are 58 entries, so chances are relatively good this month :)<br /><br />Thanks!<br />And Happy Tofurkey Day!<br />xoxo<br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-18880724759818723112008-11-24T09:30:00.000-08:002008-11-24T09:35:46.918-08:00The Cake<span style="font-family: arial;">Finally, I have photos of the birthday cake i made for my little Em. I have decided not to do another one. I think cupcakes are less stressful. But if i do say so myself, it came out great!</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">See for yourselves...</span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCrTNeUYUhe59yzSsmmOa6vltKTMIR7vupcLDdvpBCTZNkxEPZYkz1DlmZbrcGd7Lg6LOpRmnVo-2sD0mAM_IOlk2krjHoFFrENz9pq394teFH2uklpAkCmOEHzly92o8iieEbs6bsC0/s1600-h/mermaid_cake1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCrTNeUYUhe59yzSsmmOa6vltKTMIR7vupcLDdvpBCTZNkxEPZYkz1DlmZbrcGd7Lg6LOpRmnVo-2sD0mAM_IOlk2krjHoFFrENz9pq394teFH2uklpAkCmOEHzly92o8iieEbs6bsC0/s320/mermaid_cake1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272278440606887522" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIT5ZQj0Fh_-45cODjBYnWtK1Ksa7UKYBfty-94tCaUevtywQgaKxP3xBc2vbcE-x6oSkgAlqW4AcEmX8W9NpEOm2gU0mLY-zEkpl4d_5pNrvXZ3wCCWcUFi99seviAJq6Spe4kvScR8/s1600-h/mermaid_cake2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyIT5ZQj0Fh_-45cODjBYnWtK1Ksa7UKYBfty-94tCaUevtywQgaKxP3xBc2vbcE-x6oSkgAlqW4AcEmX8W9NpEOm2gU0mLY-zEkpl4d_5pNrvXZ3wCCWcUFi99seviAJq6Spe4kvScR8/s320/mermaid_cake2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272278330581776418" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Most of the fish and some of the seaweed are plastic. However, the flowers, and treasures are all edible - fondant, sugar pearls, rock candy and dragees. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">It was a big hit, and I'm happy to say that there was none left over!</span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-1569062619028202222008-11-24T08:45:00.000-08:002008-11-24T09:17:58.064-08:00My Goodness. My Guinness Gingerbread Cranberry Cpcake.<span style="font-family:arial;">Here's the latest installment of Iron Cupcake. Challenge ingredient: Cranberry.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">This is a <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">Guinness Gingerbread Cranberry Cupcake with cream cheese frosting and fresh cranberry sauce..</span>.</span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikxazQRYE8BzZSQ9stNUKRhWu_fRbOp2YadWo5on1f7Gu67oz2ImNurD-Wp0QY-QGjPA78OjCzJQ-f3gexn-G9Qtutl7Qj131HM05im0-XfucaXShXHF3TIoCq7TQTXf_qggo9DDwFSg/s1600-h/cran_cuppy2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikxazQRYE8BzZSQ9stNUKRhWu_fRbOp2YadWo5on1f7Gu67oz2ImNurD-Wp0QY-QGjPA78OjCzJQ-f3gexn-G9Qtutl7Qj131HM05im0-XfucaXShXHF3TIoCq7TQTXf_qggo9DDwFSg/s320/cran_cuppy2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272271704078259762" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* <span style="font-weight: bold;">Voting</span> will begin no later than <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sunday, November 30 at 8 p.m.</span> at </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com/">NO ONE PUTS CUPCAKE IN A CORNER</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> and will be open through Friday, December 5 at 12 noon. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* Winner will be posted the night of December 5, before 11:59 p.m.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">There are many cool prizes I can win (and maybe even share) if you VOTE for me!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Our November ETSY PRIZE-PACK is from artists:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5174676">LOLLIPOP WORKSHOP</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5474239">COOKIE SUNSHINE</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* as well as a pair of cupcake earrings from </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6057281">LOTS OF SPRINKLES</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">* PLUS, IronCupcake:Earth is excited to welcome back </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5243382">CAKESPY</a><span style="font-family:arial;">, who is now going to be doing a piece for our winner each month until further notice - sweet!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">As an added bonus for November only we have a delicious apron complements of </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.acupcakery.com/cupcake-pocket-birthday-apron.html">SWEET CUPPIN CAKES BAKERY AND CUPCAKERY SUPPLY</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Last and certainly not least, don’t forget our corporate prize providers: </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.fiestaproducts.com/">HEAD CHEFS by FIESTA PRODUCTS</a><span style="font-family:arial;">, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://blog.hellocupcakebook.com/">HELLO CUPCAKE</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> by Karen Tack and Alan Richardson, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.jessiesteele.com/">JESSIE STEELE APRONS</a><span style="font-family:arial;">; the </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.cupcakecourier.com/">CUPCAKE COURIER</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> ; </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/">TASTE OF HOME</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> books. Iron Cupcake:Earth is sponsored in part by </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.1800flowers.com/">1-800-Flowers</a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Happy Holidays Everyone!</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cheers!</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Nicole</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">----------------------</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Guinness Gingerbread Cuppies with Cranberries and Cream Cheese Frosting</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">(Concept inspired by </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://dessert-lounge.blogspot.com/2007/11/guiness-ginger-cranberry-cupcakes-with.html">Dessert Lounge</a><span style="font-family: arial;">. I then modified a Gingerbread cupcake recipe from Vegan Cupcakes Take over the World, and made up the rest.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 1/4 cups all purpose flour</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">3 teaspoons ground ginger</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 teaspoon ground cinnamon</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 teaspoon baking powder</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/2 teaspoon baking soda</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 teaspoon ground cloves</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/2 cup vegetable oil</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 cup light molasses (I used blackstrap molasses plus 1 Tbsp brown sugar)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 cup maple syrup</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 cup soy milk (or silk creamer)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1/4 cup Guinness Stout (or other stout will work fine)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">~1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cream Cheese Frosting:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">½ cup vegan butter, softened</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">½ cup vegan cream cheese, softened</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">4 cups confectioners’ sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cranberry Sauce:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 cup fresh whole cranberries</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 cup water</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">1 cup sugar</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">zest of one orange</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">juice of one orange</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">FOR CUPCAKES:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Whisk together remaining ingredients in a separate bowl. Stir flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until smooth. Fold in crystallized ginger & cranberries. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full. Bake for 19-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Transfer to a rack and let cool completely before frosting.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">FOR FROSTING:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Cream together butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. Add powdered sugar, ½ cup at a time. Mix until smooth and creamy, adding vanilla. Adjust texture with additional sugar and/or a little soy milk if needed. Keep tightly covered and refrigerated until ready to use.</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">FOR CRANBERRY SAUCE:</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Add water and sugar to sauce pan over medium heat. Heat until boiling, stir. Add cranberries, 10 minutes or so.orange zest and orange juice. Stir occasionally until cranberries pop, and sauce thickens - about</span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-11857554174433405002008-11-20T17:11:00.000-08:002008-11-20T17:21:27.171-08:00Forever People<span style="font-family: arial;">Ok, I admit it. I am not a good blogger. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I have not blogged in forever! </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Please do note that I have in fact made fancy cupcakes since basil challenge. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">They appear in the slideshow to the right - from Flickr. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">There were many many spectacular Halloween appearances from Cupquake. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I just didn't blog about them. Sorry.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">However, this evening, I have baked up the next <span style="font-weight: bold;">Iron Cupcake</span> treat. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Next post will certainly have all the expected info. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Just know, that it involved <span style="font-weight: bold;">Beer. Cranberries. Ginger.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">and cream cheese.</span> </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Yum. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Deadline for entries is the 24th (monday).</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">Voting will begin no later than Sunday, November 30 at 8 p.m. at NO ONE PUTS CUPCAKE IN A CORNER, </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com/">http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> and will be open through Friday, December 5 at 12 noon.<br /><br />Also forthcoming, will be photos of my little girl's 5th Birthday cake supreme. Featuring a Mermaid Barbie perched upon a little sandy island floating in a vast blue ocean filled with treasures, and creatures. I hope. Assuming it comes out to be photo-worthy. I'm a little scared.<br />And I think i plan to stick with cupcakes.<br />Cakes are highly intimidating. <br /><br />xoxo<br /><br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-76299614693349279802008-09-28T13:56:00.000-07:002008-09-28T13:59:20.067-07:00Basil Iron Cupcake Voting now openDon't forget to go vote for Iron Cupcake: Earth, Basil<br /> before Thursday Oct. 2 at noon CST.<br /><br />Go to <a href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com">No One Puts Cupcake in a Corner</a> to vote & see all the entries for the Basil challenge.<br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span><br />Thanks!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-22335459390818419382008-09-23T08:00:00.000-07:002008-09-23T08:58:35.718-07:00Pineapple Basil Cupcake<a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JIdT3HGmDN_iO5SYkK0V3Ek2th9EqKhX4ltNH6UPu_PcPaYLb_Bo8kI6Q_k4mX6o2nFGJq06zvJFaHcDRgJ3egr5YKFk7bWqKeSAwDSaoDvT5DeipVcYVcmaYNF4FtZ9NJf475Oo_EU/s1600-h/basil_whole.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2JIdT3HGmDN_iO5SYkK0V3Ek2th9EqKhX4ltNH6UPu_PcPaYLb_Bo8kI6Q_k4mX6o2nFGJq06zvJFaHcDRgJ3egr5YKFk7bWqKeSAwDSaoDvT5DeipVcYVcmaYNF4FtZ9NJf475Oo_EU/s320/basil_whole.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249236681570547474" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >Here is the second installment in the Iron Cupcake: Earth challenge...Basil. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >This month I am entering a light and delicate <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">lemon infused cupcake filled with fresh pineapple compote laced with basil syrup and topped with vanilla basil frosting.</span> It turned out very well if I do say so myself. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >The basil is a nice addition to the sweet pineapple filling. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" >It's refreshing even. A nice way to say goodbye to summer, and to use up some of the giant basil plants in the garden!<br /><br /></span><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CGF1Y6x_jzvRWFgCxKlzUZ5Lp631OkwWnx3iIPa8ovWL4ikk3NBG1HOCTAB3kkxMCG_dOO5FnIaUre83BlkvRaDLTI0WIq1l4h3sbdBpIsURIKyjRq5DWKDUgn3SkPDkuhxGppOdZuI/s1600-h/basil_half.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CGF1Y6x_jzvRWFgCxKlzUZ5Lp631OkwWnx3iIPa8ovWL4ikk3NBG1HOCTAB3kkxMCG_dOO5FnIaUre83BlkvRaDLTI0WIq1l4h3sbdBpIsURIKyjRq5DWKDUgn3SkPDkuhxGppOdZuI/s320/basil_half.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249236946707512642" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Voting will begin on Sunday, September 28</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> at 12 noon CST at <a href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com">NO ONE PUTS CUPCAKE IN A CORNER</a> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">and will be open through Thursday, Octob</span><span style="font-family: arial;">er 1 at 12 noon. <br />The Winner will be posted on that same blog page the night of October 1, before 11:59 p.m.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />The prizes are fabulous, as usual...I sure would love this ring by ETSY artist </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14597777">METAL SUGAR</a><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">And the monthly prizes from the corporate sponsors are super too, and include:<br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;">The complete line of </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.fiestaproducts.com/index.html">HEAD CHEFS from Fiesta Products</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">; a copy of the new book </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/">HELLO, CUPCAKE</a><span style="font-family: arial;">; </span><span style="font-family: arial;">a luxury hostess apron from </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.jessiesteele.com/"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.jessiesteele.com/">JESSIE STEELE</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;">; the next generation of the </span><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.cupcakecourier.com/">CUPCAKE COURIER</a></span><span style="font-family: arial;">; and a new publication from the library of </span><span style="font-family: arial;"></span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></a><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/">TASTE OF HOME</a> BOOKS</span>.<span style="font-family: arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />* * * * * * * * * *<br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lemon Cupcakes</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(Slightly tweaked version of Golden Vanilla Cupcake recipe from <span style="font-style: italic;">Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World</span>.)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:<br /><br /></span> 1 cup soy milk<br /> 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar<br /> 1¼ cups all-purpose flour<br /> 2 Tbsp. cornstarch<br /> ¾ tsp. baking powder<br /> ½ tsp. baking soda<br /> ½ tsp. salt<br /> ⅓ cup canola oil<br /> ¾ cup sugar<br /> 1 tsp. vanilla extract<br /> 1¼ tsp. lemon extract<br /> zest of one lemon, grated<br /><br /> 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin pan with cupcake liners.<br /> 2. Whisk the soy milk and vinegar in a measuring cup and set aside for a few minutes to get good and curdled.<br /> 3. Sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl and mix.<br /> 4. In a separate large bowl, use a handheld mixer at medium speed to Beat together the soy milk mixture, oil, sugar, vanilla, and other extracts, if using, in a large bowl.<br /> 5. Add dry ingredients to liquid ingredients and mix until no large lumps remain.<br /> 6. Stir in lemon zest.<br /> 7. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds of the way and bake for 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack, and let cool completely before frosting.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Basil Simple Syrup</span></span><br />Yield<br />Makes about 1 1/2 cups<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Ingredients:</span><br /> 1 cup sugar<br /> 1 cup water<br /> 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil<br /><br />Preparation<br /><br />1. Stir together all 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, and boil 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let stand 30 minutes. Pour liquid through a wire-mesh strainer into an airtight container, discarding basil. Cover and chill 4 hours. Syrup may be stored in refrigerator up to 1 month.<br /> (I learned that you can also make basil martinis and other concoctions with the leftover syrup... Google it!)</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><br />Pineapple filling</span><br /><br />1/2 c. sugar<br />2 tbsp. cornstarch<br />1 tbsp. butter<br />1 1/2 c. drained, crushed pineapple<br />4 Tbsp. basil simple syrup<br />Dash salt<br />Pinch nutmeg<br /><br />Combine ingredients, cook stirring constantly until thick and clear. Cool before using.<br /><br />To fill cupcakes, cut a circular cone shape from the top of the cooled cupcake with a small knife. Excavate a little larger cavity in there for the filling to fit using a small spoon or knife. Pipe the filling into the hole. Cut the point off of the removed cone, and replace the "lid" of the cone on top of the filled cake. Eat the little cone shaped part of the cupcake that you don't need :)<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vanilla Basil Frosting<br /><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"> 1/2 cup soy margarine, softened</span></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1/4 cup soy milk</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> 3 cups Powdered Sugar (plus more if needed)</span><span style="text-decoration: underline; font-family: arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"> 1 t. vanilla</span></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span>3 Tbsp. Basil simple syrup<br />6 chopped basil leaves<br /><br />Using an electric mixer cream together the soy margarine and soy milk. Add half of the sugar, and beat well. Add the remaining ingredients and continue to beat the mixture until light and fluffy. If too runny, add more powdered sugar a teaspoon at a time; and if too thick, add more soy milk one teaspoon at a time. </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-26511367435388406752008-09-16T17:46:00.000-07:002008-09-16T17:55:21.665-07:00The Basil that just won't quit<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_GkMdCCoAv2gZ1vgjjB6VaqYQiqJ7nYleBb1O7EvcnguRzUm0LV0K1fjEmUU_yMWsCPJ6aysZoGOyraOH8XOn4hyGpL7I26Us3JBKTievzbUThZYL2wXAl-XzFtCIpZFDeC615vM03Y/s1600-h/basil_plant_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_GkMdCCoAv2gZ1vgjjB6VaqYQiqJ7nYleBb1O7EvcnguRzUm0LV0K1fjEmUU_yMWsCPJ6aysZoGOyraOH8XOn4hyGpL7I26Us3JBKTievzbUThZYL2wXAl-XzFtCIpZFDeC615vM03Y/s320/basil_plant_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246787219636476162" border="0" /></a><br />So, Expect to see another very special cupcake here, next week...<br />Iron Cupcake:Earth -- Challenge ingredient Basil will be posted next week.<br /><br />Voting will take place beginning Sunday, September 28th at 12noon CST.<br /><br />I'm pretty excited, as the basil plants in our garden will not stop growing! They are giant, and ready to compete in a delicious cupcake! :)Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-14924631045096649672008-09-02T10:15:00.000-07:002008-09-02T10:19:34.230-07:00Rock the Vote!<span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"><br />Please, </span><a style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);" href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com"><span style="font-weight: bold;">go vote</span></a><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"> for my </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Cupquake</span><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);"> entered in the Iron Cupcake: Earth challenge today! <br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">Remember, voting ends Thursday the 4th at noon CST.<br /><br />Thanks everyone who has already voted!<br />:)<br /></span><span style="display: block; font-family: arial; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-36324613393696217102008-08-24T17:54:00.000-07:002008-08-24T18:20:49.794-07:00Iron Cupcake:Earth, Chili Pepper<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:arial;">By now you all know that I have been "working" on my cupcake entry for the Iron Cupcake challenge for the entire month of August. Well, today I'm finally finished with it. It's been a lengthy process filled with deep contemplation, recipe seeking and tweaking, and design planning. I think I did a pretty damn good job on it! I'm not a fan of spicy food, but my husband LOVES hot stuff. So he was my guinea pig yesterday while I baked. I've been giving these to anyone who will dare to eat one, and have received nothing but pleasant surprise and praise by all. I even tried one myself and was very happy with the results. The filling (and frosting) really offset the warm heat of the chilis. Plus it's all gooey and yummy.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> So, here it is -- my<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);"> <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Chocolate Chipotle del Muertos</span> </span>-- a chocolate chipotle cake filled with lime pudding, topped with lime cream cheese frosting, and of course, a fondant sugar skull and chilis. Because I believe that skulls look good on everything!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJXTBSV_fj2pZXeedvYhD5fz0rBFL9uU0lVhKvnzg7TJA2l0ODPPH8Vxaoq-PcK1kgukhTV_GRnAjdPlAYsBbNWmWynLqjcQ6qL8e7keySb5sMApZijAuWyZhwYf6aFx3tGwZ8_NuIhU/s1600-h/pepper_cuppy1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJXTBSV_fj2pZXeedvYhD5fz0rBFL9uU0lVhKvnzg7TJA2l0ODPPH8Vxaoq-PcK1kgukhTV_GRnAjdPlAYsBbNWmWynLqjcQ6qL8e7keySb5sMApZijAuWyZhwYf6aFx3tGwZ8_NuIhU/s320/pepper_cuppy1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238239231253334882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKX2CQI7xnguUSfnsbHxUriU3-u9n7IHlczEcom1VzL2B0HeyKJMZevvINZthR6v9UJS2PMNdmdf2EC0i8kKVcWdNf1XxVxk3F2tmKLyf2Eomo87OG7W_vNJkpoN86uhqUtdWtJV-vzk/s1600-h/pepper+cuppy3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyKX2CQI7xnguUSfnsbHxUriU3-u9n7IHlczEcom1VzL2B0HeyKJMZevvINZthR6v9UJS2PMNdmdf2EC0i8kKVcWdNf1XxVxk3F2tmKLyf2Eomo87OG7W_vNJkpoN86uhqUtdWtJV-vzk/s320/pepper+cuppy3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238239333818957410" border="0" /></a></div> <span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="on down" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_CreateLink" title="Link" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 8);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Now, onto the serious part... VOTE FOR ME!!!<br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />To vote, go to </span></span> <a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com/">No One Puts Cupcake in a Corner</a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Voting will start on August 31st and run through September 4th.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">There are cool prizes that have been donated for this competition, and you can help me win them! The winner gets all this:<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">The complete line of </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.fiestaproducts.com/index.html">HEAD CHEFS from Fiesta Products</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;">, a copy of the new book </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.hellocupcakebook.com/">HELLO, CUPCAKE</a><span style="font-family:arial;">, a one-of-a-kind piece of original</span><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5243382"> CAKESPY</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> art by ETSY artist Jessie Oleson; a luxury hostess apron from </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.jessiesteele.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.jessiesteele.com/">JESSIE STEELE</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;">; the next generation of the </span><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.cupcakecourier.com/">CUPCAKE COURIER</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;">; and a new publication from the library of </span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/">TASTE OF HOME</a> BOOKS</span>.<a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/"></a><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">You can view all the entries for Iron Cupcake on the </span></span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/795630@N24/">IRONCUPCAKE FLICKR GROUP</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> page</span>.<br /><br />---<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Chocolate Chipotle Cupcake:</span><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:78%;" >(Modified Basic Chocolate Cupcake from VCTOTW)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"> 1 cup soy milk </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar</span><br /><center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3/4 cup granulated sugar<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1/3 cup canola oil<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract</center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1 cup all-purpose flour<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>1/3 cup cocoa powder, Dutch processed<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>3/4 teaspoon baking soda<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre; font-family: arial;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">1/2 teaspoon baking powder</span><br /></center> <center style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;font-family:arial;" > </span><span style="font-family:arial;">1/4 teaspoon salt</span><br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;"> 3 chipotle peppers, seeded and minced (I used chipotles in adobo sauce)<br /><br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;">1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line muffin pan with paper or foil liners.<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;">2. Whisk together soy milk and vinegar in a large bowl, and set aside for a few minutes to curdle. Add the sugar, oil, vanilla extract to the soy milk mixture and beat till foamy. Stir in chipotle peppers. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add in two batches to wet ingredients and beat till no large lumps remain.<br /></center> <center style="text-align: left; font-family: arial;">3. Pour into liners, filling three quarters of the way. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Transfer to cooling rack and let cool completely.</center><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> - - -<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >Lime Pudding Filling:</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 1 pkg Mori-Nu silken firm tofu</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 8 oz soy cream cheese</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 1/2 cup persian lime juice </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 2 teaspoon grated lime zest</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 2 pkgs Mori-Nu Mates vanilla pudding mix</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> 1 tablespoon liquid sweetener (I used maple syrup)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:arial;" ></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Drain water from the tofu. In a food processor blend tofu and lime juice until creamy and smooth - about a minute or so. Add the rest of the ingredients, and blend again until smooth - for about 3 minutes. Allow to chill 2-3 hours or until firm.<br /><br /> - - -<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span> 8 tablespoons margarine, softened<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span> 8 ounces Tofutti Cream Cheese<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></span> 2 tablespoons lime juice<br /> 1 teaspoon lime zest<br /> 4 to 5 cups confectioners sugar<br /><br />Cream together butter, cream cheese, lime juice and zest with an electric mixer. Add 4 cups confectioners sugar one cup at a time and continue beating. If frosting is too thin add more confectioners sugar, one tablespoon at a time until proper consistency is reached.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span><br /></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-74220976365151340692008-08-20T13:52:00.001-07:002008-08-20T13:52:42.955-07:00Peanut buttery Goodness<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicoleisvegan/2782421252/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2782421252_4c15dde970_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicoleisvegan/2782421252/">Peanut buttery Goodness</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicoleisvegan/">nicoleisvegan</a></span></div><br />I made a quick batch of vanilla cupcakes yesterday for Raise Studio's PR firm to sample. They looked boring with just the ganache on them, so this morning before our noon meeting (and cupcake hand-off time), i whipped up some peanut butter frosting from VCTOTW and piped it on there. I hadn't made it before, and wow! is it yummy. I even was kind enough to save a beater for Em to enjoy when she got home from school. (She promptly asked for another beater to lick).<br />Anyhow, I only made a dozen, so kevin & i didn't get to sample them. I'll need to make this again, or at least the peanut butter frosting!<br /><br />Oh, and I should have my Iron Cupcake:Earth (chili peppers) entry up within a couple days. I just haven't had the time to make them yet! Voting will start on August 31st at 12 noon CST and close on September 4th at noon CST. Voting takes place at http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com NO ONE PUTS CUPCAKE IN A CORNER. <br /><br />Cheers!<br clear="all" />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-75114515770254722082008-08-18T10:14:00.001-07:002008-08-18T10:14:46.307-07:00Again with the lavender...<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicoleisvegan/2774000963/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/2774000963_3057d78c9b_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/nicoleisvegan/2774000963/">lavender4</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/nicoleisvegan/">nicoleisvegan</a></span></div>This time around they were even better. I think i'll add this one to my repertoire. They were so good in fact, that the birthday girl ate many more than she ought to have. (you know i love you r.)<br />The photographs are better this time as well - the first ones (below) were somewhat of a rush job : )<br clear="all" />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-87455230698408907362008-08-15T13:32:00.000-07:002008-08-15T13:51:05.445-07:00Lavender Cupcake<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Lm3D5aqtCkw6Si2hnecJbqdbL7o2JnzT-3vA1zfc2W5rL3iiNTJOALq5I4o8sZSGF7Nt3Fa34fmmjTJYUQgHaZvjaQWmKW7tplFHB8xBwJIB9eKqoIAFWDA4OyUnLhpcC5Gsdu9gAxQ/s1600-h/lavender_cuppy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Lm3D5aqtCkw6Si2hnecJbqdbL7o2JnzT-3vA1zfc2W5rL3iiNTJOALq5I4o8sZSGF7Nt3Fa34fmmjTJYUQgHaZvjaQWmKW7tplFHB8xBwJIB9eKqoIAFWDA4OyUnLhpcC5Gsdu9gAxQ/s320/lavender_cuppy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234845927588029394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This is my latest obsession.<br />I was determined to make a cupcake using lavender buds. I have to admit that at first i didn't even know where to acquire lavender for cooking! But alas, the farmers market carries culinary lavender - and it was cheap, too!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Next issue: I wasn't sure how to get the lavender in there. But the expansive knowledge base that is the internet was a real help! I simmered a few tablespoons of the buds in soy milk </span><span style="font-family:arial;">(thanks to <a href="http://thecupcakeunderground.blogspot.com/2007/04/chocolate-lavender-cupcakes.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Cupcake Underground</span></a> for the idea)</span><span style="font-family:arial;">- which is part of the chocolate cupcake recipe I used from VCTOTW. </span><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;"> It gave it just enough flavor to be noticeable, but not bitter. My house smelled fantastic while they baked!<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">I made lemon cream cheese frosting and grated a lavender chocolate bar on top.<br /><br />The ones I shared with others for a friend's birthday had little purple sage flowers and sprigs of lavender leaves on top, but we didn't have time to take pictures :(<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Everyone really liked them. I must say they are pretty grown up though. Not sure how kids other than mine would like them.<br /><br />I made more today, which will be photograph-able tomorrow, once frosted. I think they might be even better than the first batch!<br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-43731140506383747062008-08-01T06:10:00.000-07:002008-08-01T06:14:32.326-07:00Iron Cupcake Ingredient Announced!<span style="font-family: arial;">Well, it's official, the challenge ingredient for the Iron Cupcake: Earth competition this month is </span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0); font-family: arial;">Chili Pepper</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. Kevin will love this - all that taste testing he'll get to do. Emily, I'm guessing will not be as happy, as she likes to lick the spatula and beaters : ( <br />I'm already beginning my research and brainstorming...luckily I have a full 4 weeks to work on it.<br />How fun!<br /><br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-66661528325976417922008-07-27T06:36:00.000-07:002008-12-08T18:53:34.971-08:00Iron Cupcake: Earth<span style="font-family: arial;">I'm excited to say that I've been invited to participate in a cupcake challenge called Iron Cupcake: Earth! You can read about it here: http://ironcupcake.blogspot.com/</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: arial;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://mkecupcakequeen.blogspot.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxjrIB3FBMCiHxFeWkukxotUUCnVAVZiNgbPuEi0tV74MKuiEutMkBAJ8aCRkPE9foSXf97LDBTqxaffZm7p9Zhipgxd9uGn4YH8CTDHBWEbQfX5b3ulaEfITrpHJi5C-2XfRuwjciHA/s320/ICEarth_badge.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227315795960241138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">So be sure to check back here during August to see how my recipe is progressing.</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">I just hope the challenge ingredient is vegan so I can play too!</span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-86316135997062299462008-07-25T17:48:00.000-07:002008-07-25T17:52:03.702-07:00I'm on Cupcakestakethecake Blog!Check it out!<br />The cupcake bloggers, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cupcakes Take The Cake</span>, have put up a spotlight on my <span style="font-weight: bold;">Flickr.com</span> cupcake photos! And they know <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">a lot</span> about cupcakes...go see it:<br /><br />http://cupcakestakethecake.blogspot.com/2008/07/spotlight-on-flickr-user-nicoleisvegan.html<br /><br />Sorry I haven't posted in so long here. All this social networking is taking a lot out of me...<br /><br />Cheers!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-25703742234558935912008-04-14T10:03:00.000-07:002008-12-08T18:53:35.359-08:00More Cupcakes!<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:arial;" >Sunday, April 13th</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">It is starting to look like we don't eat dinner anymore. However, I assure you, we are still eating other things besides baked goods :) Dinners have been pretty "regular" lately and not that photo worthy...</span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes on the other hand photograph so beautifully we couldn't resist!</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHOsYWoco9tmdzkn3jucF3wKWUWVBRPRlmqpE07y6EnayOOBwpk_RbQ2bKPvl-_AgLspnzRFRJHYrRjvv5ZsvsTA6DeNWDxCt_QacmA5fSPZ8MDZbHT01YZT2j7pl_Qw2Kyye4wF7sjM/s1600-h/mint_cuppy2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcHOsYWoco9tmdzkn3jucF3wKWUWVBRPRlmqpE07y6EnayOOBwpk_RbQ2bKPvl-_AgLspnzRFRJHYrRjvv5ZsvsTA6DeNWDxCt_QacmA5fSPZ8MDZbHT01YZT2j7pl_Qw2Kyye4wF7sjM/s320/mint_cuppy2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189148611135509714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERR-xCxIWkhjw-_T6gCBrzbr7lZAuUKEYc5t2ubpqBzvCJY_oqi82aEAFxx5KaFXOOvx_rrqJ2YKKXLyu2kIphL7oxuVK-Xb80Xc3yejBMr4gEc3QZ51pneepG-gxi1vbYtiuPowiaSQ/s1600-h/mint_cuppy1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERR-xCxIWkhjw-_T6gCBrzbr7lZAuUKEYc5t2ubpqBzvCJY_oqi82aEAFxx5KaFXOOvx_rrqJ2YKKXLyu2kIphL7oxuVK-Xb80Xc3yejBMr4gEc3QZ51pneepG-gxi1vbYtiuPowiaSQ/s320/mint_cuppy1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5189148460811654338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-49586030807449507482008-04-06T15:32:00.001-07:002008-12-08T18:53:35.603-08:00Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0); font-family: arial;">April 5th</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMPTQRZvxkyZkqxlOXuPCZemJ3NB0146rZ-pRdZBuzWWK_xYbOdexK6uzF55xw7EkXFn6gSKeGZY06Q18A1-3uDdf6YXWqXx8Lib1vY9a5NEI5CtASgjQa1CiQtT2KEw-we90mtl5WpE/s1600-h/choc+raspberry+3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMPTQRZvxkyZkqxlOXuPCZemJ3NB0146rZ-pRdZBuzWWK_xYbOdexK6uzF55xw7EkXFn6gSKeGZY06Q18A1-3uDdf6YXWqXx8Lib1vY9a5NEI5CtASgjQa1CiQtT2KEw-we90mtl5WpE/s320/choc+raspberry+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186265019332133602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_IbyFtgdi38sdWBfPRBFY8ykO1hJ7lkWWkokoZwSjf5SPag_m_AfDG7i4-aihTsnpInIUtp1ZbGN2bg6xQn4I-EcoeTat5MPfMulcOutZxGOqTC1n-s7aEJjj7AMiIxvWDhmv6gE8wA/s1600-h/choc+raspberry2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS_IbyFtgdi38sdWBfPRBFY8ykO1hJ7lkWWkokoZwSjf5SPag_m_AfDG7i4-aihTsnpInIUtp1ZbGN2bg6xQn4I-EcoeTat5MPfMulcOutZxGOqTC1n-s7aEJjj7AMiIxvWDhmv6gE8wA/s320/choc+raspberry2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186265191130825458" border="0" /></a>OK, after doing the vanilla filled cupcakes last week, I just had to try another! These are filled with home made raspberry yumminess - cross between jam, syrup and pudding. Don't ask how I made it - it took me hours to get the right consistency. But it turned out great in the end.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-75124597015982676022008-04-04T11:09:00.001-07:002008-12-08T18:53:35.869-08:00Chocolate Cupcake Surprise<span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">Dessert, Thursday April 3rd</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6BtVaFODzDP2XbIlZiZhnp4xZmZxR2Q4BsgTugUvI8ZKTltp_txMlWKQP84hyphenhyphenYS9bMF-7WkvOoWMgnolFP60SUcagq5AeitOgucuEu-19ab-0HRwFOkIgLvxGNk62en6pXuEBN-kwH8/s1600-h/chococuppy1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP6BtVaFODzDP2XbIlZiZhnp4xZmZxR2Q4BsgTugUvI8ZKTltp_txMlWKQP84hyphenhyphenYS9bMF-7WkvOoWMgnolFP60SUcagq5AeitOgucuEu-19ab-0HRwFOkIgLvxGNk62en6pXuEBN-kwH8/s320/chococuppy1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185453996362662594" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHz4EnqTvWTNeEhDDxEqaXwWaGR9Tpa14j0pSNKpAaM1GWTqVqgQ0xo1BWCOqahkq6kZDnocAVCXPhzEGFvZhEDG2CIkqCZgIsuNKTyTY5dGBsMj9XWXvyqqfYgTHDC2rqgRcu1zyL9s/s1600-h/chococuppy2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieHz4EnqTvWTNeEhDDxEqaXwWaGR9Tpa14j0pSNKpAaM1GWTqVqgQ0xo1BWCOqahkq6kZDnocAVCXPhzEGFvZhEDG2CIkqCZgIsuNKTyTY5dGBsMj9XWXvyqqfYgTHDC2rqgRcu1zyL9s/s320/chococuppy2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185454077967041234" border="0" /></a>Chocolate Cupcakes filled with vanilla pudding and topped with ganache. I am very happy about how these came out. I might never make a vanilla cupcake again! And I look forward to trying different fillings too.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-33509250734735852532008-04-03T14:23:00.000-07:002008-12-08T18:53:35.973-08:00Mexican Chili-Stew<a style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuyxO6bV02BZCsNyDQFL8X7FMTAr2nVZLJL7VGjoIl1i0Lfq2ZMmU92mBqp31ZEgsqtZhmNaFfx-UQJC5NEkCE-B-guMChY3by6P5ey6nJ7qC5QGgpwujIwIymU5Bm0wO2FA3F1rMWSA/s1600-h/mexican.jpg">Dinner, Thursday March 19th</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuyxO6bV02BZCsNyDQFL8X7FMTAr2nVZLJL7VGjoIl1i0Lfq2ZMmU92mBqp31ZEgsqtZhmNaFfx-UQJC5NEkCE-B-guMChY3by6P5ey6nJ7qC5QGgpwujIwIymU5Bm0wO2FA3F1rMWSA/s1600-h/mexican.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkuyxO6bV02BZCsNyDQFL8X7FMTAr2nVZLJL7VGjoIl1i0Lfq2ZMmU92mBqp31ZEgsqtZhmNaFfx-UQJC5NEkCE-B-guMChY3by6P5ey6nJ7qC5QGgpwujIwIymU5Bm0wO2FA3F1rMWSA/s320/mexican.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185133484428198578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:arial;" >Again with the long lost photos and slack blogging practices...<br />This was a yummy hearty chili with TVP, kidney and black beans, corn, onion and of course avocado to top it off. Everything is better with avocado.<br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /><br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-6047883563149730602008-04-02T18:16:00.001-07:002008-12-08T18:53:36.111-08:00Birthday Cupcakes<a style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMS6mFK42yUhzLNquo5zCaYNnypJnmJ8jps-L1Q-pGx14bpZ4_-msyNGOabiNqET7aULvYXHIWeKcHn0LgryEBhsCP2T29hZ83WMs894rX-zprn3bpgFbo19Mo1NK0ayxx7mTOKMWfsu8/s1600-h/DSC_c0033.jpg">Vanilla cupcakes with lavender frosting</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMS6mFK42yUhzLNquo5zCaYNnypJnmJ8jps-L1Q-pGx14bpZ4_-msyNGOabiNqET7aULvYXHIWeKcHn0LgryEBhsCP2T29hZ83WMs894rX-zprn3bpgFbo19Mo1NK0ayxx7mTOKMWfsu8/s1600-h/DSC_c0033.jpg"><span style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">March 8th</span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMS6mFK42yUhzLNquo5zCaYNnypJnmJ8jps-L1Q-pGx14bpZ4_-msyNGOabiNqET7aULvYXHIWeKcHn0LgryEBhsCP2T29hZ83WMs894rX-zprn3bpgFbo19Mo1NK0ayxx7mTOKMWfsu8/s320/DSC_c0033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184822060644532898" border="0" /></a><br />I've been delinquent about this blog. I made these almost a month ago!<br />Anyhow, these were my first "decorated" cupcakes. They were for my husband's birthday. I used rolled fondant for the flowers. It was quite the learning experience. They came out pretty well for a first attempt, I thought.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-82513809370063577002008-04-02T18:09:00.000-07:002008-12-08T18:53:36.188-08:00Grilled Tofu<a style="font-family: arial; color: rgb(0, 51, 0); font-weight: bold;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvptDGVt4aXfjbcql0TOafdtztIYjNvizJg07hYDMlQPfGYNowPZfYXhYTLZLeV51pZ76hI9u7w6vwsYrqbki0KKdnTe5gHuy_8DWwJt_qwZpuwLlZPID84iXc9TRlMWCZMarrtUcznyk/s1600-h/dinner1.jpg">Orange Ginger Glazed grilled Tofu with pasta salad</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0); font-family: arial;">March 30th</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvptDGVt4aXfjbcql0TOafdtztIYjNvizJg07hYDMlQPfGYNowPZfYXhYTLZLeV51pZ76hI9u7w6vwsYrqbki0KKdnTe5gHuy_8DWwJt_qwZpuwLlZPID84iXc9TRlMWCZMarrtUcznyk/s1600-h/dinner1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvptDGVt4aXfjbcql0TOafdtztIYjNvizJg07hYDMlQPfGYNowPZfYXhYTLZLeV51pZ76hI9u7w6vwsYrqbki0KKdnTe5gHuy_8DWwJt_qwZpuwLlZPID84iXc9TRlMWCZMarrtUcznyk/s320/dinner1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184820286823039618" border="0" /></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-50341688159411012392008-04-02T18:03:00.000-07:002008-12-08T18:53:36.495-08:00Easter Cupcakes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7vl-yBPCHF1I7v0Y9IHx1mhtdJIKK-tarh2xKLMAfXUPO9JrwpvXtgQSh-6tvrRZzRgCL7oIGu4-M1Gc5O6qMVyePEh9mLNs6I7Ne9bJgSNeioDQuZK1kozaYkMyqiPHDBkKbRSNd64/s1600-h/DSC_0084.jpg">Spring Flower Cupcakes<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR7vl-yBPCHF1I7v0Y9IHx1mhtdJIKK-tarh2xKLMAfXUPO9JrwpvXtgQSh-6tvrRZzRgCL7oIGu4-M1Gc5O6qMVyePEh9mLNs6I7Ne9bJgSNeioDQuZK1kozaYkMyqiPHDBkKbRSNd64/s320/DSC_0084.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184819492254089842" border="0" /></a><br />I made these cuppies for our annual easter egg hunt. Yellow vegan cake with piped "grass" and fondant flowers. They were a hit!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ufjJXaODCIkZm8K55XmO5VyQHiovRMZx-DLLiUGCCeeRG6PI31PC1CJGIzfqrLV1pfbLwSrhtPKqQwKKJ9EPAr8czbDFa4GArwB4RmK0Dv9ocOEhLTQp5qfG2KRFszmWNlBM-UR9JKg/s1600-h/DSC_0067_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ufjJXaODCIkZm8K55XmO5VyQHiovRMZx-DLLiUGCCeeRG6PI31PC1CJGIzfqrLV1pfbLwSrhtPKqQwKKJ9EPAr8czbDFa4GArwB4RmK0Dv9ocOEhLTQp5qfG2KRFszmWNlBM-UR9JKg/s320/DSC_0067_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184819311865463394" border="0" /></a>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6226148807066420210.post-78470998707194018562008-03-03T17:49:00.000-08:002008-12-08T18:53:36.609-08:00Thai Peanut Tofu with Broccoli, Asparagus & Avocado<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:arial;" >Dinner, Saturday, March 1st<br /></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9Ao7K_CBDAMxaVs3_QpkCLyrBGxazkkiROlDVurrdaI8dhLLc9yZFlnEzLFNAGJWT9rxfGtZqXqNsH93bmu4QVqZk7abrilB5Z-htyXn7t4BCMKUp8DV__hsrPoYWa_li9ocqSxj9BA/s1600-h/DSC_00848.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9Ao7K_CBDAMxaVs3_QpkCLyrBGxazkkiROlDVurrdaI8dhLLc9yZFlnEzLFNAGJWT9rxfGtZqXqNsH93bmu4QVqZk7abrilB5Z-htyXn7t4BCMKUp8DV__hsrPoYWa_li9ocqSxj9BA/s320/DSC_00848.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5173697992531880530" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 51, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br /><br /></span>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07598361222094472256noreply@blogger.com0