Wow, November already!? This year is flying by…I already have my midterms for cooking school this week and have yet to practice or study. I guess that’s my task for tomorrow!
I hope everyone had a great Halloween, mine was lots of fun though I’m definitely not feeling to good today….I dressed up as a military pin up girl, and my boyfriend went as the military man. I love dressing up!
We also carved some pumpkins- Parker did a skull, and I did a ghost. We are very skilled carvers and it was the highlight of Parker’s year 
I also spent quite a bit of time this week making cupcakes. I used Martha Stewart’s Cupcakes book and made some spooky “Creepcakes”. These were so fun to make and super tasty. I used her basic yellow buttermilk cupcake recipe and it was fantastic- comes together quickly and I froze them for about 2 days before icing them and you would never know. The icing was a really nice Swiss Meringue Buttercream which I had not made before. It was rich with butter but I enjoyed the buttery flavour, instead of the usual ‘sugar flavour’ in normal buttercreams. It was a nice change to try! The only problem I have with Martha Stewart Cupcake recipes is that I rarely eat them. I usually have a taste of the batter, and then maybe half of a mini cupcake to make sure they taste okay. I just can’t deal with the amount of eggs, sugar, and white flour used. That’s a totally personal opinion about health and my diet, but these recipes are fabulous if I am making a treat for other people who don’t mind treating themself to a big dose of sugar, or that eat eggs, etc.
My favourite one:
Adorable costumes and cupcakes! I know exactly what you mean about pawning off your baked goods. When I thought I was leaving my job last summer, I actually freaked out for a second about who would eat my treats. Silly me O:).
These creepcakes are adorable…and you look GORGEOUS!
Love the treats and costumes!
Lovely scary treats & great costumes!
MMMMMMMMMMM,…
Thanks Xiaolu- I love baking for other people!!
Jennifer, thank you so much!
Thank you VeggieGirl!
Thanks Sophie!
I love the variety of creepy cakes, and you’re a hot mama!
Oh! What a nice costumes…and the cupcakes are so cute, I mean right for the event, love the way that you decorated…great ideas and very creative
I just found your blog and I’m starting to love it. You are so creative and I love your costume! So cute!
Hey,
those cupcakes were amazing Koko!!! and yes everyone at the party enjoyed them sooo veryyy much!!!
So are you still working on those cookies for tonight?!
Love, Parker! xoxo
Haha, thanks Jessica and Juliana!
So glad you found the blog Art & Appetite!! I look forward to checking out yours!
Thanks Parker! And yes, feel free to come over for lemon cake cookies, and vegan brownies! xoxo