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Dulce de Leche Cupcakes

February 27, 2011

Is it wrong to J-walk into church? …. because I do it just about every Sunday. Is it wrong to curse at people on the road while driving to church?  Cause… maybe that’s happened once or twice. On a scale of one to total jerk… how jerky is it for me to blatantly roll my [...]

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Vanilla Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream

December 3, 2010

Dating someone new means meeting all sorts of new people. Listen… I know I’m getting old and this isn’t my first jump into meeting the groups of friends, the work buddies, the casual friends, the bosses, the grandma, or the adopted dog of the strapping your gent that I’m dating.  Sadly, all this experience has made [...]

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

May 31, 2010

This dessert is not healthy.  It’s not subtle.  It’s not revolutionary.  It hurts. Chocolate and peanut butter piled on top of peanut butter and chocolate.  There’s sugar too…  and it hurts. These cupcakes hurt your diet.  They hurt your teeth.  They destroy your morning workout.  They’re bad for puppies.  They upset kittens.  Big-eyed baby cows [...]

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Mint Julep Two Ways

April 29, 2009

These bourbon laden treats were inspired by two things:  those still spring, but almost summer days that give you a hint at just how blazing hot this summer is going to be, and… this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Here’s what I know about Spring: It’s green.  Once we get past the Easter Bunny stage, it’s all [...]

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Proscuitto Dijon Gruyere Puffs

April 1, 2009

Three things are true.  Let’s go over some facts. I’m gullible.  I prefer to think of it as less naive and more trusting.  If you tell me something, in all likelihood, I’ll believe you.  For this reason, let’s keep the April foolery to a minimum this morning.  It’s not really my style, and chances are, [...]

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The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

June 17, 2008

Please allow me this last party post. You won’t have to hear a word about it after this. Promise. But what’s a party without cupcakes? And what’s a chocolate cupcake without The Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting? Tragedy, I suppose. It should go without saying that these super soft chocolate cupcakes were a hit at the [...]

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On Empanadas and Pinatas

June 15, 2008

Here is my question to you?  When exactly are you supposed to find time to take good pictures when you’re hosting a party of 35 in a one bedroom apartment?  I think the answer to that question is simple.  Take pictures before everyone shows up.  More importantly, take pictures before you’re 3 margaritas into the [...]

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Summer Party Prep

June 10, 2008

I haven’t been baking much this week because I’m getting ready for a party I’m throwing this weekend.  Yes!  Joy the Baker is throwing a summer party!  I’m beside myself with excitement!  And it’s not just any party-  I feel like I’m in full Martha Stewart mode.  To kick off summer, I’m throwing a margarita [...]

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