Not exactly baking...

...but I thought I'd share anyways! Those who know me know I used to kill any plant within my care. Sad, but true. Somehow in my domestic bliss I have found I can care for succulents (because they barely need watering even in this Florida heat!) and apparently I have a knack for growing basil. From seed. Go figure. So, with a mass abundance of basil, and the fact I can only eat so many caprese salads, I decided to make pesto. It's so incredibly simple that I had to share. Olive oil, parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic, a touch of red pepper and a ton of basil. Freeze and voila~ yummy fresh pesto anytime you want it!

Cupcakes Galore!

I have made quite a few cupcakes for quite a few different people lately. Unfortunately- I only took pictures of this one order I had for a five year old's birthday party. He had a "spy" themed birthday and his mom requested thumbprints. So- here you have it! I'm glad the little ones don't mind the grey color ;)

Spy Cupcakes
Cake- Milk Chocolate Cake
Icing- Peanut Butter Buttercream

Sleepover!

My niece lives in another state and I find this terribly depressing. So, to try and make it up to her just a little bit we had a sleepover last night. It included a little baking (and other art too of course) of cupcakes. Sarah was quite a helper from picking out the cupcake liners to the color of the batter and nonpareils. They were quite girl-y, spring-y and delicious!
(I might also add that Sarah was the talented artist behind the inspiration of the Boys and Girls Club cupcake cake a few posts back... I'm such a proud aunt!)

Sleepover Cupcakes
Cake- Vanilla Cake in pink, purple and white
Icing - Vanilla Buttercream

The little baker hard at work!

Taught her that move years ago... ;)

St. Patrick's Day

I haven't been doing very well with keeping up on the blog. Sorry- I have just been so busy! My amazing boyfriend took me to Europe for 2.5 weeks and it was amazing for my creative energy- I have started painting again! So this post is for him. Happy Birthday Damon!

St. Patrick's Day Birthday Cake
Cake - Classic White Cake ( could be an amazing mint cake too!)
Icing - Chocolate Buttercream