More uses for old bananas! That’s right, I’ve limited Teno to one banana a day to save him pooping difficulties I’m sure he’d rather I never speak of on the Internet. So, to get rid of some of the guys who don’t get eaten in time I do a lot of banana baking. And this [...]

I converted the recipe to make only a dozen cupcakes as I’m having two people over tonight and won’t have any use for two dozen. I’ve heard so many amazing things about Magnolia Bakery, I was really careful with the directions so they came out perfect. These cupcakes remind me of sugar cookies, they’re light [...]

I tweaked the chocolate peanut butter cupcakes recipe loved by my in-laws to make them vegan for my stubborn friend Nate who refuses to stop being vegan for my convenience. I was a little worried because I’ve never really “made” something vegan, I always use vegan recipes, but I have to say these turned out [...]

 These are a classic Christmas cookie bar in my family, but I had all this stuff left over from some cupcakes I decorated and decided to throw it all together and make something that will make my husband super happy when he gets home from work today. Oh, and one more thing- you just aren’t [...]

Voted “best cupcakes ever” by the Slater family (my husband and in-laws.) So here it is, the easiest and apparently, most delicious cupcakes I’ve ever made- recipe by Julie Hasson. Follow the link and disregard anything I’ve ever told you about topping these cupcakes with anything but THIS flavor. You will need: 3/4 cup all-purpose [...]

Pandas = banana cupcakes with vanilla buttercream Koalas= vegan smores cupcakes Brown bears = chocolate peanut butter cupcakes with chocolate frosting (recipe to follow soon!)

This recipe is adapted from Isa Chandra Moskowitz & Terry Hope Romero’s Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. I’m headed to a vegan potluck this afternoon and don’t know how many people to expect. This way, there’s at least a bite for everyone. I used their recipe for vegan fluffy buttercream icing as well, which [...]

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