Tequila Mockingbird Originally uploaded by Bake & Destroy! On August 25, 2007, Tequila Mockingbird, a veteran Chicago roller derby player for The Fury, fell and seriously injured her spinal cord during a bout. Since that day, Tequila has been in hospitals, relearning old skills : how to hold a pen, feed herself, and operate her [...]

I was going to call these “Joel Cupcakes,” mostly out of laziness, but also because they’re a custom concoction for my school chum Joel’s annual Halloween gift exchange. But, I figured more people would search for an apple ginger cupcake recipe than for a Joel cupcake recipe, so I guess we’ll see. I’m actually really [...]

I heart Mondays. Originally uploaded by Bake & Destroy! “What’s this crap, Cook & Destroy?” you ask? Well, sorta. Except this recipe is for baked spaghetti, or spaghetti cake. Therefore, it’s still baking. In your face! I’m so busy these days that I don’t get to bake it up shake it up like I used [...]

I was really trying to avoid the cliche of pumpkin cupcakes in October, but the other day my mother-in-law bought grocery store cupcakes right in front of me! I almost protested but then I realized I hadn’t baked for the woman in ages. She loves pumpkin, as does my husband and I happened to have [...]

creature drac mummy Originally uploaded by Bake & Destroy! Have you checked out the Etsy Halloween Showcase? There are tons of hilarious dolls, cute baby hats, handmade costumes, ceramics and more. And I happen to be in there today as well. Spooky, spooky fun.

phantom Originally uploaded by Bake & Destroy! Ha ha ha ha ha. In the spirit of “can I still use expired cake mix” and “dogs in tuxedos” I present to you my newest favorite Google search that resulted in someone finding my blog. Ladies and gentlemen, I give you BIG BUTT BUTTERSCOTCH That’s right. Big [...]

red rose Originally uploaded by Bake & Destroy! This frosting is tasty on French toast cupcakes, pumpkin cupcakes, spice cupcakes… pretty much any fall flavor. You will need: 2 cups confectioner’s sugar 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 Tbs pure maple syrup 1/2 tsp maple-flavored extract pinch salt Then you: Mix everything with an [...]

I am no longer a supporter or fan of The Bleeding Heart Bakery. That’s all I have to say about that.

Confectionery House is Awesome. Originally uploaded by Bake & Destroy! I’m working on getting permission for some photos so I can publish my interview with Chef Michelle Garcia of Bleeding Heart Bakery. Hopefully I can get those so I don’t have to draw you pictures of what the place looks like. Somehow my drawings always [...]

The constant comparisons are getting a bit tiresome, so let me set the record straight: I, unlike the Pope, am not infallible. Yes, we share an affinity for Italian shoes and dramatic hats, and it is also true that we both sleep upside-down in dark caves but that is where the similarities end, people! I [...]