It turns out that today is National Cupcake Day. What a coincidence that it’s the same day as my birthday.
My family usually sends me a dozen Crave Cupcakes for my birthday.
Happy birthday to me!
Month: August 2013
Cupcake ATM comes to Houston
I am going to be honest that I am more than a little appalled that Houston is getting a 24 hour cupcake ATM. My main complaint? That I know, I absolutely know that there’s a 2am mad dash to the Highland Village Sprinkles in my future for a “cupcake emergency.”
I’ve gone to Kroger at midnight for ice cream (damn those luscious-looking commercials!). I’ve driven to McDonald’s “after hours” for coffee. If there’s a possibility of getting good cupcakes in the middle of the night, I am eventually going to be in a situation where it’s a necessity.
At least I know that in advance.
By the way, Dallas got theirs before we did. Not sure how I feel about that.
The wedding has arrived!
And the wedding has happened!
I have much to share, but am still in wedding mode. Family is still visiting, we are still wrapping up the wedding activities.
Eventually I will get back in front of a computer again.
NOTES:
- Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/20574219@N06/3802742192/.
- Written on my ipad. I promise to proof and edit it later (maybe).
The wedding has arrived!
And the wedding has happened!
I have much to share, but am still in wedding mode. Family is still visiting, we are still wrapping up the wedding activities.
Eventually I will get back in front of a computer again.
NOTES:
- Photo courtesy of http://www.flickr.com/photos/20574219@N06/3802742192/.
- Written on my ipad. I promise to proof and edit it later (maybe).
Recipes and Food Posts, August 2
Cake Decorating
And because I’m finding more food gems via Houston Press, here’s one on Cake Decorating, specifically about piping and frosting. Very informational.
Chocolate Cake
I’ve never tried to make a skillet cake, but I’m definitely going to try and make this one: Gooey Chocolate Skillet Cake. Though it does look a little bit like it’s more work.
Juice
Are you a juicer? Or do you just want to get the most juice possible out of your lemons or oranges? According to Lifehacker, you need to refrigerate them first, then microwave them, and that will get you the desired results. But only microwave for a short period, 15-20 seconds, so you don’t end up with hot citrus.
Kale
This leafy green is my new favorite veggie. Check out Martha Stewart’s video on how to make Lemony Kale Salad. It’s part of her Meatless Monday series. I find Kale to be a bit bitter, but that it doesn’t wilt as easily or fast as other salad “leaves.”
Mole
Houstonia has a great recipe for Mole. They call it 30-minute Mole, and it’s adapted from The Hot Sauce Cookbook.
Pasta
Another great recipe from Houstonia, “30 Minute Cauliflower Casserole.” I like using cauliflower in dishes, so I’m always looking for recipes that look like they’ll be easy and tasty.
Pecans, Candied
Culicurious.com has a great recipe for Spicy Candied Pecans that includes cayene and only takes about 30 minutes from mixing to eating.
Sriracha
Many of my friends and some of my family members are nearly addicted to Sriracha. I keep a bottle in my refrigerator. Lifehacker gives a good tip on how to turn the last bit of Sriracha in the bottle into spicy chile oil. What you do is “add a splash of a neutral oil like vegetable, grapeseed, or peanut.” I’ve done something similar with pesto, added some olive oil to the last little bit to make some “oil with herbs.”
Stress-reducing foods
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to eat your way to reduced stress? According to Inc, these 7 foods have stress-reducing properties: turkey, spinach, salmon, nuts and seeds, oatmeal, citrus fruit, and sweet potatoes and carrots.
Tinga
Though, to me, Tinga is supposed to be beeg, NBC Latino shared a recipe on how to make Pork Tinga Tostadas that’s worth a try.