Tag Archives: baking

Because no one can resist a margarita cupcake.

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Lisa

OK, don’t get used to this, but I’m about to post a recipe. I know, I’m as shocked as you are. But I’ve been getting into this cupcake baking thing, and so I thought I’d share one of the latest … Continue reading →

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If at first you don’t succeed, continue baking the damn eclairs.

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Lisa

In case you haven’t noticed or aren’t fortunate enough to live in the midwest during winter… it’s fucking really, really cold here.  Today feels balmy in the 20’s, that’s how bad it’s been. Take Friday for example… I woke up … Continue reading →

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There are certain types of cupcakes that can (and should) totally be eaten for breakfast.

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Lisa

Yesterday I made snickerdoodle cupcakes (from scratch) before noon.  This is the definition of success!  The wine in the picture is kind of a lie, because I drank it on Friday night while making lentil meatballs, but then I drank … Continue reading →

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I was basically forced to eat cake for breakfast (every day this week).

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Lisa

My office is doing a really neat holiday website (for charity) and we were all asked to contribute something. So, being the team player than I am, I decided to ‘donate’ a cookie recipe.  The instructions were to submit a recipe … Continue reading →

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