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Sweet Pistachio Muffins with Sugar Crust

March 17, 2013 Kristen 5 Comments

Pin It Recent studies have shown that pistachios in particular significantly reduced levels of LDL cholesterol while increasing antioxidant levels in blood serum. This wonder food, in its un-salted and dry-roasted state, has also been shown to prevent any addition of unwanted fats and additional sodium in the diet that may adversely affect cardiac health

Year of the Snake Good Fortune Box

February 06, 2013 Kristen 1 Comment

Pin It While in the process of making my pink Chinese New Year tree, I was lucky enough to go on a business trip flying out of SFO. There is a fantastic mini-grocery store called Napa Farms Market that is pretty much like a Northern-California-specific Whole Foods, miniaturized, and lovingly placed in terminal 2. Amongst

Thankful for Thanksgiving Cupcakes!

November 20, 2012 Kristen 1 Comment

These gold-dusted fondant leaves add sparkle and interest to your standard pumpkin cupcakes!

Pin It FONDANT LEAVES: These gold-dusted fondant leaves from TierneysToppers add sparkle and interest to your standard pumpkin cupcakes! Nothing new here, all you need is some nifty pre-rolled fondant, a leaf-shaped cookie cutter and some golden edible glitter dust! Or simply click and buy! Pin It PRESSED-SUGAR ACORNS: These delightfully festive pressed-sugar acorns can be

Candy Corn Cupcake Recipe

September 19, 2012 Kristen 5 Comments

These cupcakes are so pretty you'll want to make sure to bake them in a white cupcake liner.

Being that I’m a Halloween junkie, here is an awesomely simple cupcake recipe a good month-and-a-half in advance! What could be more simple than using your favorite white boxed cake mix and frosting? So, you have no excuses this year, you MUST throw your kiddies a super-fabulous Halloween party! This is the perfect child-friendly cupcake

Easy Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas

September 12, 2012 Kristen 2 Comments

Use your favorite boxed cake mix, toss in some mini chocolate chips, frost with orange-tinged frosting and stick in your pick of choice!

Here are some of my favorite Halloween cupcake decorating ideas for your upcoming Halloween party or other ghoulish festivities! From classic to freakish, these super-easy cupcake decorating ideas are sure to get your creative juices flowing and give you ample time to gather together your perfect cupcake decorating supplies! STICK IN A PICK! There is

Mini Easter Baskets

April 14, 2012 Kristen 12 Comments

I had so much fun making these cute little Easter baskets! They are perfect cupcake toppers that the little ones will love!

Sorry I’m a bit late posting this Easter craft tutorial, but hopefully it can be of use for your 2013 celebrations! These super-cute mini Easter baskets can be made with used plastic eggs, scraps of paper and Easter basket grass. So, this is actually an excellent craft to do now after the Easter enthusiasm has

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Decorating Ideas

March 09, 2012 Kristen No comments

These are perfectly simple cupcake toppers for your St. Patrick's Day party!

Four-Leaf Clover Fondant Cupcake Toppers: These cupcake toppers are super-doable even for the busy mom always on the go! Get yourself to Michael’s and check out the Wilton cake decorating department. There you’ll find already rolled out rolled-fondant in both green and white. All you need is a circle-shaped cookie cutter (or even a cup

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes

March 06, 2012 Kristen 2 Comments

Your guest will sure feel lucky when they bite into these moist and flavor-paked Bailey's Irsih cream cupcakes!

What better cupcake flavor to bake for your St. Patrick’s party than Bailey’s Irish Cream?! Sure, this AIN’T for the kiddies, but what self-respecting adult would prefer a green-food-colored yellow cupcake over these?! With the strong flavor of coffee and Bailey’s this is like an aperitif-dessert in cupcake form! Top with some cute green flags

Classically Chic Cupcakes From a Box

February 04, 2012 Kristen 4 Comments

The key to upgrading your boxed cupcakes is fresh frosting and simple decorating techniques!

Is there anything more comforting than a fresh baked cupcake? I’ve certainly been relishing my pregnancy card, happily (and semi-guilt-free) baking myself and my family a batch of classic yellow cupcakes with chocolate butter-cream frosting–ALL FROM A STORE-BOUGHT MIX! Seriously easy, seriously tasty and simply decorated with fresh fruits–seriously chic! These fresh baked cupcakes are

Valentine’s Chocolate Cupcakes

February 01, 2012 Kristen 5 Comments

These super-moist chocolate cupcakes with cherry cream cheese frosting will show the whole family how much you love them this Valentine's Day!

Take the old adage: “The key to a man’s heart is through his stomach!” and run with it this Valentine’s day! Nothing says “I Love You” to your hubby like a fresh-baked treat. Don’t worry, I’m not advocating that you slave in the kitchen making a from-scratch cupcake batter! Hello, I am way too busy

Alien Cupcake Ideas

October 15, 2011 Kristen 5 Comments

Ooooh, THE CLAW!!! These Toy Story-inspired alien cupcakes are super-cute and perfect for your Halloween party!

It’s my favorite time of year again! In honor of our alien/space themed Halloween in 2009, I wanted to post about alien cupcakes! I was lucky enough to partake in a yummy alien cupcake that my husband’s co-worker had made for their office Halloween party. It was so cute I almost didn’t want to eat

Wedding Reception Centerpiece Ideas

July 31, 2011 Kristen 2 Comments

So, I already showed you Mommas my wedding cupcake box decorations and now it’s time to go over my “tablescape” plan! Like I mentioned before, our reception is going to be at a nearby restaurant and since we will only have 25 attendees and (mostly) because we’re on a tight budget, we are not

Wedding Cupcake Ideas

July 31, 2011 Kristen 5 Comments

Wraping the cupcake box lids with thin contrasting ribbon adds more interest and elegance to the display.

Sorry I’ve been away SO long! I’ve been in wedding preparation hyper-drive, with the big day being only ONE WEEK away! But I wanted to take some time to show you Mommas what I’ve been up to in the last week and a half! First up: my wedding “cake”! Really, these cupcakes are

“Our Sweet Obsession” Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

July 13, 2011 Kristen 2 Comments

The girls from "Our Sweet Obsession" perfected this delish cookies & cream cupcake recipe!

When I was planning my sister-in-law’s baby shower I contemplated making this Cookies & Cream Cupcake recipe. I made this test batch and they were devoured by myself, my DF and his coworkers but I ended up going with a more simple doctored chocolate cake recipe for the chocolate lovers at the actual event. But

4th of July Theme Cupcakes

July 05, 2011 Kristen 3 Comments

Nothing makes patriotism cuter than these cupcakes!

These were the cupcakes that brought my whole 4th of July family BBQ together and made my family (and myself) feel extra-special! We had a very casual day-long celebration by the pool. We made beef skewers, yogurt marinated chicken breast and hot dogs for the kids. Chips and dips and just eating and grazing all

Tag: cupcakes

Sweet Pistachio Muffins with Sugar Crust

Year of the Snake Good Fortune Box

Thankful for Thanksgiving Cupcakes!

Candy Corn Cupcake Recipe

Easy Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas

Mini Easter Baskets

St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake Decorating Ideas

Bailey’s Irish Cream Cupcakes

Classically Chic Cupcakes From a Box

Valentine’s Chocolate Cupcakes

Alien Cupcake Ideas

Wedding Reception Centerpiece Ideas

Wedding Cupcake Ideas

“Our Sweet Obsession” Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

4th of July Theme Cupcakes

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