Tag: cupcakes

  • Vegan Folie’s, Paris, France

    Finding vegan desserts anywhere, let alone in France, can be challenging at times. I was impressed to find an all vegan, organic bakery in Paris. Vegan Folie’s was located in the charming Mouffetard section of the city on a small, boutique-lined street. If we had more time during this visit, I would have loved to […]

  • Whiskey Sour Cupcakes

    Another cupcake testing, another success! Here is the latest cupcake creation we tested for Kelly Peloza‘s upcoming dessert cookbook. This cupcake was moist, delicious, and buttery. It had a nice blend of lemon with hints of whiskey. For whiskey aficionados more could have been added, but for me the current level was fine. It was […]

  • Coconut Rum & Coke Cupcakes

    I have been meaning to make these cupcakes for a long time and finally got the chance to recently. This is another fabulous creation from Kelly Peloza, who is dedicated to coming up with delicious drink-themed desserts in her latest cookbook. These cupcakes are rich with coconut-flavored goodness! They were moist with a delicious coconut […]

  • Vegetable lasagna, bruschetta, & mixed green salad

    A bottle of red, a bottle of white It all depends upon your appetite I’ll meet you any time you want In our Italian Restaurant. -Billy Joel, “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant” So, we weren’t actually in an Italian restaurant, but in our home, making one of my favorite meals when we have company over. […]

  • Chocolate Red Wine Cupcakes with Red Wine Glaze

    Yet, another amazing recipe I just tested for Kelly Peloza’s new cookbook! As a fan of wine, I could not pass this one up. If you love a distinct, complex, rich tasting dessert — this is the one for you! The red wine glaze drizzled on top of the frosting really seals the deal on […]