Google “how to induce labor,” and you’ll arrive at a long list of suggested techniques. Some are simple (take long walks, eat spicy food, have sex). Others are a little bizarre (take a spoonful of castor oil). But none are proven to actually work. There’s no harm in trying, though, right? Especially when you’re four [...]

I first tasted these delicious sweet treats at my bachelorette party. (Thank you, Quinn!) We have since baked them for special occasions and have received requests for the recipe. Here you go, friends! They’re a perfect dessert for your spring celebrations, especially Cinco de Mayo! Key Lime Cupcakes Makes 12 jumbo cupcakes. (Print this Recipe) [...]

This weekend we celebrated a very special occasion: Nick’s grandmother’s 80th birthday. A little birdie told me about her fondness for coconut, so I baked the very best coconut cupcakes I could. And they were pretty darn good. I know because I sampled one on Saturday morning before we left for Lancaster. We gathered with [...]

Life is short. Eat dessert first. Or, in this case, blog about it first. I took off work on Friday to bake and cook and clean for our first annual Oktoberfest party. And I enjoyed every minute. Does that make me odd? I hope not. I put on my apron, laid out my cookbooks and [...]

Have you heard of Sweet Revenge in NYC? Better yet, have you eaten there? “Eat, Drink, and be Merry” is their motto, and they pair wine and beer with cupcakes. Ummm … yes, please! How does this sound: a crimson and cream cupcake with a bellini or a spice islands carrot cupcake with an IPA. [...]

Prepared for Battle Limes. Try this recipe with any flavor of JELL-O! Lime Cupcakes Servings: 24 cupcakes (Print this Recipe) Ingredients 1 package lime JELL-O 1 package white cake mix 1/4 cup melted butter 2 tablespoons milk 2 cups confectioner’s (10x) sugar Directions for Cupcakes Prepare one package of white cake mix per instructions. Add [...]