Chocolate Velvet Cupcakes

April 15, 2012
Chocolate Velvet Cupcake

Move over red velvet, it’s time for chocolate velvet! I just discovered this recipe today and it might be my new favorite cupcake. I first read about chocolate velvet in Southern Living, where they described the batter as being smooth and creamy. Not that the batter matters as much as the baked cake, but the [...]

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Eleven Madison Park Style Granola

April 13, 2012
Granola

If you’re in the mood to try a new granola recipe, the May issue of Food Network Magazine features the recipe from Eleven Madison Park, a New York City restaurant famous for its $125 fixed price four course menu and the jar of granola given to customers upon their departure.  Hopefully this granola recipe will [...]

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Liberty of the Seas Review

April 12, 2012
Flow Rider

Since taking our first cruise on Disney, we’ve taken two more, but on different lines. Last year we took a 7 night Alaska cruise on Holland America, and this week Fuzz and I returned from a 4 night Caribbean cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. It was fun! I’m ready for another, but [...]

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Gluten Free Almond Butter Brownies

April 11, 2012
gluten free fudge brownie

Prepare for deep, dark, chocolate decadence! Yes, these are gluten free, but I’d make them again and again for anyone. Read on for the recipe.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

April 10, 2012
cupcake

Fuzz and I are back from our cruise aboard the Liberty of the Seas. I have a lot to say about it, but haven’t decided how to phrase it or where to put my thoughts – here, or on Cruise Critic. If you have any questions or are thinking of booking something and want a [...]

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Austin Macaron Review

April 6, 2012
The Patisserie

Hello cookie fans! While Anna and Fuzz are off terrorizing the high seas this weekend, you’re stuck with me. However, unlike the last few times, I actually have a story to tell you about cookies! So sit down and let me tell you the tale of how I managed to find, purchase, and taste some [...]

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Ice Cream Filled Chocolate Loaf Cake — No Mixer Required!

April 5, 2012
Ice Cream Cake Loaf

If you like the idea of homemade ice cream cake but don’t want to deal with the issue of what to do with the leftovers, here’s an easy recipe for a small cake that serves about 6.  To make it, I used my family’s recipe for mayonnaise cake, but adjusted the temperature and time and [...]

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Royal Caribbean Cupcakes & Scoops

April 3, 2012
Cupcakes and Scoops

Cupcakes are so popular you can buy them at sea! Several of Royal Caribbean’s larger ships have a shop called The Cupcake Cupboard, where you can eat cupcakes, take classes and buy souvenir cookbooks such as Cupcakes and Scoops.

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