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<br />Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-36934769458545854722012-04-17T12:22:00.000-05:002012-04-17T12:22:51.030-05:00The Kitchen is Buzzin'We have been busy bees in the kitchen lately! Spring has definitely sprung and the parties and events just don't stop coming. Our calendar is booked through July right now and we couldn't be more excited about that!<br />
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I knew it had been a long, hard day in the kitchen yesterday when I finally got home, looked in the mirror and saw that I had cake batter dried to the side of my face!<br />
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We had a blast working the antiques show at Round Top/Warrenton! It is a lot of hard work, but we had so much fun serving you all cupcakes, meeting new people, and finding some great treasures in those fields! We will definitely be back in the fall, so be sure to look for us again at Zapp Hall in Warrenton. <br />
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This past weekend we took the cupcake trailer out to Texas Ranch Life for the Washington On The Brazos Event, "The Sundown Social." This was WOB first annual fund-raising event and we had a great time working along side some amazing food vendors. Veritas Bistro from College Station was there with their award-winning food truck. Chef Tai prepared some amazing dishes that we were lucky enough to snag a few samples of. Check out his <a href="http://www.cheftai.com/" target="_blank">website</a> and rent his food truck for your next party! <br />
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The Cupcake Trailer will be out again April 27th-28th, so mark your calendars! We have moved to a new location, so look for us in the Bluebonnet Shopping Center off of Hwy 36 (across from Wal-Mart). I will post our menu and more info soon!Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-74945865709161248432012-03-29T11:09:00.002-05:002012-03-29T11:09:49.402-05:00The Muffin Top In Round Top<span style="font-size: large;">We have been working hard these past few weeks getting ready for the Round Top Antique Show. We are so excited to be a part of this show for the first time and hope that you are just as excited to come try some tasty cupcakes! We will be set up March 30th-April 7th in Warrenton near Zapp Hall. We have put together a pretty delicious menu for the week. Let us know if you are planning to stop by and say hi, we would love to see you there! </span><br />
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Rich chocolate cake with peanut butter cream frosting and a Reese's cup on top<br /><br /><strong>Carrot Cake</strong></span>
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Our most popular cake topped with cream cheese frosting, Tuaca butterscotch sauce and spicy candied pecans<br /><br /><strong>Raspberry-Almond </strong></span>
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Sweet almond cake with raspberry-balsamic filling, almond cream cheese frosting and a raspberry drizzle on top<br /><br /><strong>Lemon Cream</strong></span>
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Lightly scented lemon zest cake with a tart lemon cream filling and lemon cream cheese frosting<br /><br /><strong>Red Velvet</strong></span>
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Moist red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting<br /><br /><strong>Classic Vanilla</strong></span>
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Classic vanilla cake with sweet vanilla buttercream frosting<br /><br /><strong>Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies</strong></span>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>New Muffin Top t-shirts have just arrived as well! Be one of the first to grab one starting Friday in Round Top. Shirts are $20 each and 50% of the proceeds will be donated to <a href="http://www.supermadcrazyhype.com/" target="_blank">SuperMadCrazyHype</a>, a nonprofit organization that raises funds to send inner-city kids to <a href="http://www.kidsacrossamerica.org/" target="_blank">KAA (Kids Across America)</a> for 8 days during the summer. We are excited to support SMCH and their dedication to give kids a chance to enjoy summer camp for a week and hear the Gospel of Jesus. </strong></span></div>
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I have always had a love for all things vintage....especially Airstream trailers and VW buses (hopefully we will acquire one of those in the near future!) After much contemplation we decided to go for it and purchase an Airstream. Finding one was actually a lot harder than we thought. It couldn't be too junky since we would have to hire someone to do most of the work, but it couldn't be too nice either since we would feel bad gutting the inside of a cleanly restored trailer. Things were starting to look pretty bleak until we came across a little jewel way up in Illinois resting on the banks of one of the Great Lakes (really close and convenient, right?). We had never purchased anything over $20 on eBay, so bidding on a giant Airstream trailer was quite nerve racking. We won the bid and hired 2 friends to make the drive to pick it up.<br />
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<span style="color: black;">When that clunker came rolling through the Brenham city limits we were
both excited and terrified at the same time. How the heck were we supposed
to turn this tin can on pink hub caps into a shiny cupcake palace?? We set
out calling around to find someone to work on our baby (Kyle does not
refer to her in as endearing of terms). Every call left us with the same
answer.....no one wanted to work on our old trailer or had the time. It was around the beginning of October and I wanted the trailer to make her big debut at our wedding on November 5th. We were beginning to get a bit panicky when we finally found an RV dealership in Houston that was willing to take on the challenge. We excitedly set the appointment and got her all hooked up and ready for the road. And that's when it happened..........</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><b>CRASH!</b> You see, this old thing doesn't specify which size ball to use to hook up, so Kyle and my dad made their best estimation and hooked her up. Who would have guessed that 5/16th of an inch would make such a huge difference! It was completely horrifying, but that old Airstream really became her namesake that day. You've never seen a trailer fly so beautifully across the highway, into the air and finish with a swan dive into a fence. God's protection was all around us that day. The highway was busy and an 18-wheeler was driving behind us. By God's grace no one was hurt except that poor fence and the face of our trailer. I just sat there on the side of the road trying to be tough and not panic. I was on the phone with my mom when we saw the trailer flying......unChristian words came out of my mouth and I know I scared that woman to death screaming profanities and calling for God to help us and then promptly hanging up the phone.....sorry mom! She rushed to the scene and as soon as I saw her I sat there on the road and started to cry. What is it about our moms being there that makes us feel like we can drop the grown-up act and revert to a weeping vulnerable child again? We hauled the trailer out of the ditch and back to the house. The next morning Kyle and my dad secured her again and drove her to Houston to the trailer doctor. She stayed in the RV hospital for quite a while, but when she emerged it was beautiful. </span></div>
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Kyle immediately got to work cleaning and polishing her. We had about 10 days before our wedding to get her looking shiny and new. Nothing like a little last minute stress before your wedding, right? </div>
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He did an amazing job and worked so hard! (I've got to brag on my man a little) He did a 3-step polish job on it, laid new flooring inside, did some touch up paint, fixed lights, and a host of other jobs. We even had some of the groomsmen working on it before the wedding rehearsal!<br />
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It turned out beautifully! The shiny cupcake palace is still a work in progress. Windows have broken and flown off while driving, doors jam, and other things will come. I still turn around every 10 seconds when we are driving it to make sure it is still there. It has truly been a labor of love.<br />
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We hope that you will come by and visit us in the trailer the next time we are open. Maybe you will grow to love her and her delicious cupcakes as much as we do!Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-43090265657881071152012-03-13T10:48:00.000-05:002012-03-13T10:48:04.094-05:00It's Your Lucky Day!St. Patrick's Day is this Saturday, and we are celebrating with some pretty tasty cupcake flavors! The cupcake trailer will be open this Friday and Saturday from 11am-6pm or until we sell out. We will be in our usual spot at 1608 S. Market St (next to Sonic). Come by wearing green and buy 6 or more cupcakes and we will give you a <span style="font-size: large;"><b>FREE cupcake!</b></span> Help us spread the word! We hope to see you this weekend! <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">"Green" Velvet</span></b><br style="color: #38761d;" /><span style="color: #38761d;">Our St. Patty's Day version of our signature red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting</span><br style="color: #38761d;" /><br style="color: #38761d;" /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Golden Vanilla</span></b><br style="color: #38761d;" /><span style="color: #38761d;">Our classic vanilla cake infused with lemon zest and a lemon cream cheese frosting</span><br style="color: #38761d;" /><br style="color: #38761d;" /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel</span></b><br style="color: #38761d;" /><span style="color: #38761d;">Rich chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting topped with crushed pretzels. Your new favorite, we promise!</span><br style="color: #38761d;" /><br style="color: #38761d;" /><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Snickerdoodle</span></b><br style="color: #38761d;" /><span style="color: #38761d;">Your favorite cookie as a cupcake! Snickerdoodle cake with a cinnamon cream frosting topped with a tiny snickerdoodle cookie</span></span><br style="color: #38761d;" /><br style="color: #38761d;" /><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u style="color: #38761d;"><b>Cookies</b></u></span><br style="color: #38761d;" /><b><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: #38761d;">Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies</span></b><br style="color: #38761d;" /><span style="color: #38761d;">The perfect combination of salty and sweet in our most classic and loved cookie</span></span></div>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-82587515843391720562012-02-16T21:00:00.000-06:002012-02-16T21:00:10.626-06:00Thank You!I just wanted to write a quick <span style="font-size: large;">Thank You</span> to you all! You made our first outing in the cupcake trailer a HUGE success!! We completely sold out both days, and you would have bought more if we had the inventory! We couldn't have done it without your faithfulness as a customer and your excitement and encouragement.Your kind comments and words of encouragement mean so much to us and we love you all! Thank You, <span style="font-size: large;">Thank You</span>, <span style="font-size: x-large;">Thank You!! </span><br />
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Sitting in that cold and wet trailer for two days has knocked me down with a pretty bad cold, but don't worry, we will be back out there again soon! Be sure to check the blog and your email for updates on where we will be next! Something tells me that there will be some Irish green cupcakes in the near future! Until then.... stay sweet!Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-17448949048855049422012-02-01T16:55:00.000-06:002012-02-01T16:55:30.146-06:00Valentine's Day Specials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We are so excited to open our cupcake trailer for the first time to sell you special Valentine's Day treats! We will be open for <span style="font-size: large;">2 DAYS ONLY</span> from 11:00am-7:00pm or until we sell out the day before and the day of Valentines. We will be located at 1608 S. Market St (next to the old Sonic) and will have a special Valentine's Day menu. Pre-order your sweets today and pick them up from us on the 13th or 14th.<br />
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Our cupcakes and cake pops make the perfect sweet treat to give to your special someone or to bring a little love to your office. Come pick up a cupcake for a sweet ending to your date night or bring your friends and enjoy some "sweet lovin" with our delicious cake pops. <br />
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<br />Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-65926687150316064522012-01-24T10:54:00.000-06:002012-01-24T10:54:55.979-06:00New Website And A Few Other ChangesThe Muffin Top has been getting a makeover. Not only have I been working on redesigning our website, but our menu and services have been updated as well. <a href="http://www.themuffintop.com/" target="_blank">Check out the new website to see some of our changes! </a><br />
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* We have added The Muffin Top cupcake trailer! We are so excited about the trailer and can't wait for you guys to come see us. Become a fan of our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/profile.php?id=116587625057901&_user=183001666" target="_blank">facebook page</a> to find out where she will be parked throughout the year. </div>
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* New cupcake flavors! We have added some tasty flavors like Nutella, Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel, and Chocolate Covered Cherries </div>
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* We have a smaller menu. This is actually a good thing! Although we love baking any and everything, we have decided that concentrating our efforts on doing a few things really well is the best recipe for our success and for bringing you the best sweets and treats possible! </div>
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* You can buy The Muffin Top breakfast items and whoopie pies at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/royerspiehaven" target="_blank">Royer's Pie Haven in Round Top!</a> </div>
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Two weeks ago one of my best friends from high school was married to her high school sweetheart. Emilie is one of the most creative people I know. She has always been ahead of the fashion trends and a DIY queen since we were in high school. I knew that her wedding would be a showcase of all her (and her incredible mother) creative talents.<br />
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Emilie and Andrew chose a traditional ceremony at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Brenham, but opted for a vintage inspired reception at <a href="http://www.labahiaantiques.com/about_us.htm">La Bahia Hall</a> near Round Top, TX. Emilie and her mom spent months collecting silver platters and pieces at garage sales and thrift stores. Every table was adorned with mix-matched silver pieces and layers of vintage lace. The hall was decorated in shades of pink, grey and white.<br />
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Emilie wanted to carry this theme into her desserts, so she chose an assortment (7 flavors and 14 total cakes!) of single tier cakes each topped with antique wedding toppers borrowed from a friend who had collected them over the years. I was so excited to put together this dessert table. Emilie and I have very similar styles, so I knew that if I put the table together just how I would want it for my wedding then she would love it too. I actually emptied out my own dresser and hauled it up to the venue to really incorporate the look that Emilie had created throughout the reception. I really love how it all came together! This is by far my favorite wedding that I have done so far! Unfortunately, I was not able to get <a href="http://paigemeyerphoto.blogspot.com/">Paige Meyer Photography</a> to capture this one, so you are just going to have to put up with my poor photography skills. <br />
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The cakes varied in size ranging from 6" to 10". We estimated serving around 300 people, so we had a total of 14 cakes. Flavors included: * Almond pound cake brushed in a cherry schnapps simple syrup, raspberry balsamic filling and almond cream cheese frosting * Vanilla cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting * Chocolate cake with white chocolate buttercream frosting * Lemon cake brushed in a lemony simple syrup, lemon cream cheese filling and frosting * Vanilla cake brushed with a lemony simple syrup, lemon curd filling and lemon cream cheese frosting * Strawberry cake with fresh strawberries and strawberry buttercream frosting * Coconut cake brushed in a coconut simple syrup with coconut buttercream filling and frosting. <br />
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Hopefully I will be able to get photos from Emilie later to show you all the beautiful decor throughout the rest of the reception!Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-51893333842105418762011-05-23T15:46:00.000-05:002011-05-23T15:46:47.228-05:00A Shabby Chic WeddingThe last two weddings that I have done have been some of my favorites by far! I love it when the bride is willing to do something outside of the traditional 5 tier white cake with swirls or ribbon or fondant...... not that any of that is bad, but a little creativity really makes a huge impact. I'll share one of the weddings with you today and the other later this week. <br />
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For this wedding I was lucky enough to have <a href="http://paigemeyerphoto.blogspot.com/">Paige Meyer Photography</a> come along and get some great shots of the dessert set up. The bride wanted her wedding to have a shabby chic atmosphere, so the ceremony and reception were hosted at <a href="http://www.austincountyliving.com/towns/industry_texas.htm">Welcome Hall </a>and decorated with beautiful pastel pinks, greens and yellows. For the cake the bride wanted an assortment of mini cupcakes and a small bakery style cake to cut and save for their one-year anniversary. We brought in an old farm table and cabinet (from Paige's house) to display the cupcakes on. It turned out so cute, and was the perfect set up for the venue and the atmosphere that they created. The groom chose to serve his favorite pie from <a href="http://www.pieintheskypieco.com/">Pie in the Sky</a> in Houston, TX. <br />
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I just love this photo. The little flower girls kept crowding around the table staring at the desserts. Eventually one of them would reach out and try to touch a cupcake, but someone always caught them before they could snatch one away. How cute are their tutus?! <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">This past Saturday my parents hosted an Easter party for family and friends. A few weeks ago I suggested to Kyle that he invite his grandparents since they had been wanting to come down, and Easter weekend would be the perfect time for them to come. Little did I know that he had already invited them and had been scheming with them and my family (and quite a few other people) for over a month. I look back on all of the ridiculous comments that I have made lately and feel so silly now. Anyhow, the party was coming to an end and only a few friends and family were left hanging out and cleaning up. My mom sent me inside to change Luke's diaper (which of course wasn't even dirty) to get me away from where Kyle was setting up. My dad came in to get me a few minutes later telling me some ridiculous story about a note left on my tray of cookies and that I needed to see because it was so funny...blah, blah, blah. (I'm pretty gullible, so these crazy stories and instructions didn't phase me a bit....pathetic, I know.) I headed out to the barn where the food had been set up to find this mysterious note. I didn't find a note, but I what I did find was Kyle standing in the doorway to one of the side rooms of the barn that he had set up to look so beautiful and romantic and a special song playing in the background. As soon as I saw him my heart flew out of my chest and I immediately was teary-eyed. </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMogxIYsrdTQb12KhLTdKFK9MSmf5oD6_hzE68c5zZ_8ScmZ3nkG8EaLzi0QpsjQm5YwZZyPXogAOwG_fiqfPmj8GZya1VSTWt6713DsCyzZSJPjVoUjXTKTJcVai8BKyRQaj7jgP8Ehw/s1600/IMG_1617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMogxIYsrdTQb12KhLTdKFK9MSmf5oD6_hzE68c5zZ_8ScmZ3nkG8EaLzi0QpsjQm5YwZZyPXogAOwG_fiqfPmj8GZya1VSTWt6713DsCyzZSJPjVoUjXTKTJcVai8BKyRQaj7jgP8Ehw/s320/IMG_1617.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq05qOM1pMBunxwio89Tldm7f8Uyqcd9gIlVtoHgRooh7qZ04tNpzir3kJbY7cKlQuppvGVO7S6z09GBwWHeHLwpIDh3hltRGMdcsJsl4m-N2Mu4uS1oKpxIwYIvxZtfNzQ7m4XbuikAfL/s1600/IMG_1614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq05qOM1pMBunxwio89Tldm7f8Uyqcd9gIlVtoHgRooh7qZ04tNpzir3kJbY7cKlQuppvGVO7S6z09GBwWHeHLwpIDh3hltRGMdcsJsl4m-N2Mu4uS1oKpxIwYIvxZtfNzQ7m4XbuikAfL/s320/IMG_1614.jpg" width="320" /></a>Kyle led me into the room to sit on the couch, got down on his knee and began to say the most beautiful and sweet words to me. To be truthful, I can't remember what those beautiful and sweet words were, but I do know that they were special, ha! When he said the words, "Will you marry me?" I responded, "I love you so much, but no." Really, I can't explain to you why I said that. Maybe because I thought it would be funny to see that shocked look on his face, or maybe because I just have a really cruel and strange sense of humor. I'm not sure. I'm messed up people! I left a good pause in there for dramatic effect and then followed up with a good laugh and resounding YES!! We kissed and did mushy things that I'm sure you don't want to read about, and then came out to greet our family and friends. My hands were so shaky and my heart was beating so fast. The whole moment was surreal. All I know is that I was and still am overwhelmed with joy and happiness, and that I am so excited to marry my love and best friend! </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWdNLoXrbg5ra6mt2zGwCuGrqW-HkTuvp7bWRiqGXbI9eeoMawUMKlBs4S439NzMEOwCvpixIxXlehJC5UjZuelyQhFEKFR6ON3UXKj_m_Jz1NbUPtvBKLjeHwNy-zKXAIJY3IErAGOBW/s1600/IMG_1776.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWdNLoXrbg5ra6mt2zGwCuGrqW-HkTuvp7bWRiqGXbI9eeoMawUMKlBs4S439NzMEOwCvpixIxXlehJC5UjZuelyQhFEKFR6ON3UXKj_m_Jz1NbUPtvBKLjeHwNy-zKXAIJY3IErAGOBW/s640/IMG_1776.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-17872510714741623352011-03-10T17:12:00.003-06:002011-03-10T17:39:52.166-06:00How To: Pineapple Flowers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUQ1pGy9HkHCisNs5neMqo0fwGgPg6UuN6gJtfu2oZkWaPRJv_mbBrtqKZtnsMGA3eCUyVoPxV5z5HfgAqw211Gasty_vKM3ED9VvOOE_J_J7d0ArmQdyTPnc0vbqiy0Jp7TFtA1QjfNR/s1600/IMG_9640.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMUQ1pGy9HkHCisNs5neMqo0fwGgPg6UuN6gJtfu2oZkWaPRJv_mbBrtqKZtnsMGA3eCUyVoPxV5z5HfgAqw211Gasty_vKM3ED9VvOOE_J_J7d0ArmQdyTPnc0vbqiy0Jp7TFtA1QjfNR/s400/IMG_9640.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582595591684620978" border="0" /></a><br /><br />All of this beautiful weather we have been having has made me want to eat lots of fruit and make lots of fruity desserts. I've been on a strawberry cake kick for the past few days.... as well as a fresh squeezed lemonade kick, yum!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznKAXmjaCo8_OKhFPxwyy43xVLKZ-GkrOsDqbALNv2WlxWJFnxM9aLWcasdlEaVsq4VDgA_6PRuqyzpubvn56s_acosTsQQEHwk2YBXRQYWq9ybDd3yP583sKgLs2Lo2LKaVUoNbtvDfN/s1600/IMG_9643.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgznKAXmjaCo8_OKhFPxwyy43xVLKZ-GkrOsDqbALNv2WlxWJFnxM9aLWcasdlEaVsq4VDgA_6PRuqyzpubvn56s_acosTsQQEHwk2YBXRQYWq9ybDd3yP583sKgLs2Lo2LKaVUoNbtvDfN/s400/IMG_9643.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582595591826447282" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Strawberry cake is paired best with cream cheese icing....white chocolate cream cheese to be exact. Cream cheese icing isn't the best for piping cute designs or borders onto your cake or cupcakes, so what else can you do to make your cake look just as good as you know it tastes? Adding flowers to cakes and cupcakes is always a simple way to make your desserts look pretty and presentable. Sugar flowers can be tedious and time consuming (you also have to have all of the necessary tools), so I like to use real flowers whenever possible, but there are occasions when I just want to try my hand at being a little more creative. When I saw <a href="http://annies-eats.net/2011/02/28/how-to-make-dried-pineapple-flowers/">this tutorial</a> on one of <a href="http://annies-eats.net/">my favorite blogs</a> I knew that I had to make these pineapple flowers asap! They really are very easy, and turn out beautifully!! Check out the tutorial on <a href="http://annies-eats.net/2011/02/28/how-to-make-dried-pineapple-flowers/">Annie's Eats.</a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeg7uP4hyphenhyphen3iGsj50dRxBNj_TlMdAsvxQYormHnMrGVy8U1lqZLyVB0PwZ_kn0Sj-fXSKX43WpaJvd6dl6NteYL8N2OJo8_OlrDAEkWZOJi9ng9ATeKJOQHwRd9u9lYVB1Zs6jxgiERkKh/s1600/IMG_9667.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpeg7uP4hyphenhyphen3iGsj50dRxBNj_TlMdAsvxQYormHnMrGVy8U1lqZLyVB0PwZ_kn0Sj-fXSKX43WpaJvd6dl6NteYL8N2OJo8_OlrDAEkWZOJi9ng9ATeKJOQHwRd9u9lYVB1Zs6jxgiERkKh/s400/IMG_9667.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582595593212284578" border="0" /></a><br />Add these pineapple flowers to your next cake or batch cupcakes to create a beautiful dessert to share with your friends or family. I will definitely be making these again soon. I hope you all are enjoying this beautiful weather as much as I am!<br /><br />.... HayHaleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-46099020141832804172011-02-23T14:22:00.003-06:002011-02-23T15:43:35.227-06:00CoupleCake Wars Results<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO68u6GZZ5r4qOK6KeJvWpJSW7KU3ejBSn1P5u0QXshVO_x3RlFpS1QTfZu6jTVxNxMlITPUDqccZt_ZYszQi-LIO5D08Rhyzy3f18rtynB9jWFVIFNM1NteL8nbYafEyRDkfoK3NE9D9R/s1600/IMG_8998.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO68u6GZZ5r4qOK6KeJvWpJSW7KU3ejBSn1P5u0QXshVO_x3RlFpS1QTfZu6jTVxNxMlITPUDqccZt_ZYszQi-LIO5D08Rhyzy3f18rtynB9jWFVIFNM1NteL8nbYafEyRDkfoK3NE9D9R/s400/IMG_8998.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577002426649790450" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I keep forgetting to update you all on the results of the CoupleCake Wars competition that we competed in the weekend before Valentine's.<br /><br />The competition was a bit misleading...... focusing much more on the Valentines/love aspect than the cupcakes. Needless to say, we did not excel at the Newlywed-style game (only scored 2 out of 5). Since we bombed that game we had no chance of winning overall. Not to worry, we ended up tying for first in the cupcake competition, which was the only part that we (I) cared about. We had so much fun competing and truly appreciate all of our family and friends that came to support us!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrOeafAqjPj5ponWQX46YCWS08pBOPVnAZh0GaP_mgz7qPG2UXfBQPHGU1SRL7YZC72kGn_Cmk8CleNfpJbPVyinfGn5v0ApMpFbgfuPPv28tHNsQzQ3jEH1ObGtX9pHwWvpPSPUlEuKJ/s1600/IMG_9093.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPrOeafAqjPj5ponWQX46YCWS08pBOPVnAZh0GaP_mgz7qPG2UXfBQPHGU1SRL7YZC72kGn_Cmk8CleNfpJbPVyinfGn5v0ApMpFbgfuPPv28tHNsQzQ3jEH1ObGtX9pHwWvpPSPUlEuKJ/s400/IMG_9093.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577002416348708178" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >(I think Luke wanted a cupcake)</span><br /></div><br />Here are some links that talk about the competition. One of them doesn't mention us as winners of the cupcake challenge.....jerks (just kidding!....kind of). This photos are the same in each article but the text is different if you care to read through it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-16-11-behind-the-scenes-at-houston-own-cupcake-wars/">http://www.culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-16-11-behind-the-scenes-at-houston-own-cupcake-wars/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-13-11-love-and-cupcakes-houston-first-couplecake-wars-are-a-perfect-match/">http://www.culturemap.com/newsdetail/02-13-11-love-and-cupcakes-houston-first-couplecake-wars-are-a-perfect-match/</a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9oL8JrNGsRn2Biqq3SHBApE00huUE6xSln8LxsW-gN0twejZ3bbrXvky-e6gvkJ9jlXw91FF4MiLkhnTYuMdxeztDZI7zzc8AKcN7sx-i9dWDtlPBpqwpRC4h38NR1Jb8D8TR8ZRFwzp/s1600/IMG_9081.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9oL8JrNGsRn2Biqq3SHBApE00huUE6xSln8LxsW-gN0twejZ3bbrXvky-e6gvkJ9jlXw91FF4MiLkhnTYuMdxeztDZI7zzc8AKcN7sx-i9dWDtlPBpqwpRC4h38NR1Jb8D8TR8ZRFwzp/s400/IMG_9081.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577002418162575890" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >(We made a pretty good team!)</span><br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0cfm5So09-5nD-CLg8TTc6LpzorpsjKu03SA-9STmw6Pq7RUsWf0IqgIkwArbPKSwRBnhZkZKiQ2Ei8-Hz-nbguAY-G6JQAo7ECEPAHJ0O2HoSnvDckI5JQgh6PlmXqPF4VQRS_geoH8/s1600/IMG_9117.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ0cfm5So09-5nD-CLg8TTc6LpzorpsjKu03SA-9STmw6Pq7RUsWf0IqgIkwArbPKSwRBnhZkZKiQ2Ei8-Hz-nbguAY-G6JQAo7ECEPAHJ0O2HoSnvDckI5JQgh6PlmXqPF4VQRS_geoH8/s400/IMG_9117.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5577002420875709074" border="0" /></a>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-35652761127724002892011-02-14T09:15:00.002-06:002011-02-14T09:42:30.329-06:00Happy Valentine's Day!Here are some songs to add to your Valentine's Day playlist. Have a great Valentine's Day everyone!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A song for lovers:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3HNY0rx2fw4" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">A song for haters:</span><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="640" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u09s0uz0tEU" frameborder="0"></iframe>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-76781040092062723702011-02-08T11:57:00.004-06:002011-02-08T12:57:59.735-06:00A Contest and a Feature!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39m03LUAR4OJV0pq-Fs03c0ee0dEs0utQfMErjyteOY5WMWIqQ4dbQzier0w1CfrcbjNU2cZyUkj6Nfq_WiLXmM387753mIb2LUBAyb_TFXtRrJUV1T_UiVVfKvbF2XmPJDbtac2WD5Xn/s1600/IMG_8737.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39m03LUAR4OJV0pq-Fs03c0ee0dEs0utQfMErjyteOY5WMWIqQ4dbQzier0w1CfrcbjNU2cZyUkj6Nfq_WiLXmM387753mIb2LUBAyb_TFXtRrJUV1T_UiVVfKvbF2XmPJDbtac2WD5Xn/s400/IMG_8737.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571384433261011010" border="0" /></a><br />Guess what?! The Muffin Top has been chosen to compete in the Houston area Couples Cupcake Wars hosted by <a href="http://www.sprinkles.com/">Sprinkles Cupcakes</a>! Candace Nelson, Sprinkles founder and Food Network judge for the show <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/cupcake-wars/index.html">Cupcake Wars</a>, will be judging the competition. If you are going to be in the Houston area this Saturday swing by the Sprinkles bakery from 2pm-4pm to cheer on me and my man! We will be competing in a series of crazy games and a cupcake challenge.<br /><br />Also, check out our feature on the <a href="http://www.texasliveblog.com/archives/961">Texas Live Magazine's website</a>! We love Texas Live Mag and all of the amazing people who work so hard to put it together!<br /><br />If you haven't placed your order for Valentine's Day it's not too late! Check the menu <a href="http://themuffintopshop.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweets-for-your-sweetie.html">below</a> and then use the order form on <a href="http://www.themuffintop.com/">The Muffin Top Website</a>.<br /><br />xoxo.... HayHaleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-75425537501751877042011-02-04T19:33:00.005-06:002011-02-04T22:09:04.112-06:00Sweets For Your SweetieI've been working hard in the kitchen mixing up some special Valentine's Day sweets with my sweetie. Take a look at what is coming out of The Muffin Top kitchen; we can only take a limited amount of orders, so place your's soon!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nNfewP5YN5M8rEkdnRqi90bUA47qYTz9Cm3N6pCix080cp91nJaz-UlKYhAHjBrVfcyiSOTsyr5CnZ7RoUd1pWS7B8zfsV9gzrgLQSBmnXZajAd4EnsLKdV2tj2QtekIcBt19_-jSGz2/s1600/IMG_8689.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9nNfewP5YN5M8rEkdnRqi90bUA47qYTz9Cm3N6pCix080cp91nJaz-UlKYhAHjBrVfcyiSOTsyr5CnZ7RoUd1pWS7B8zfsV9gzrgLQSBmnXZajAd4EnsLKdV2tj2QtekIcBt19_-jSGz2/s400/IMG_8689.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570034450777322194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cupcakes: $25 per dozen</span></span><br />Chocolate and Vanilla with White Chocolate Buttercream<br />Strawberry with Cream Cheese Frosting<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Red Velvet Whoopies: $18 per dozen</span></span><br />Heart-shaped whoopies with everyone's favorite cream cheese filling<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cake Pops: $15 per dozen</span></span><br />The Muffin Top's twist on the classic chocolate covered strawberry treat. Try these delicious strawberry cake bites mixed with cream cheese frosting, covered in milk chocolate and drizzled with pink or red tinted white chocolate....YUM!<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHL83uoBDJ1oKGrO_mEUSetoQTqBKescxTkW_VurXGXg-tU_NHZankJoXkBf4edyxDhKj_5-nMdCpaRxBzFqIGwHDE1uvju2XgeNz_iGTDE85uPaZCN3hQQ3OUW_0Em-K_plJboyqL-gcz/s1600/IMG_8793.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHL83uoBDJ1oKGrO_mEUSetoQTqBKescxTkW_VurXGXg-tU_NHZankJoXkBf4edyxDhKj_5-nMdCpaRxBzFqIGwHDE1uvju2XgeNz_iGTDE85uPaZCN3hQQ3OUW_0Em-K_plJboyqL-gcz/s400/IMG_8793.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570035820676318194" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-LH8epjvEWYL3GhGfIRnYx5KQGi8bRL4fUq5OoZfyjqxqde-hG_aG_Uz5oJqxoCqDBoNtwzdPJg2W_hsK4ngBz4eD4oxodiIMRVYpDMXb7eHcsikjS50b4B547G_7hSoz6gtPwR3xNo6/s1600/IMG_8877.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6-LH8epjvEWYL3GhGfIRnYx5KQGi8bRL4fUq5OoZfyjqxqde-hG_aG_Uz5oJqxoCqDBoNtwzdPJg2W_hsK4ngBz4eD4oxodiIMRVYpDMXb7eHcsikjS50b4B547G_7hSoz6gtPwR3xNo6/s400/IMG_8877.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570035820331617106" border="0" /></a><br />Cupcakes are just down-right flirty! They make me want to put on my favorite frilly and flirty outfit and go on a picnic! Order a dozen or two of your favorite flavor or an assortment of all three, and take your honey on a picnic date!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge43gnxW6l7NVoKJlB0QVzTRNvyCdQbrGIQByNwgaCfO4guaAcWOf4p3G0HRcpGqOtzYIfpglnrN05Dx34TSeS6mXBVJqjy_G9WM7ZbyCEmk4yc4KUANLMAf23sCxJFUrI7Yn7zIWAYDTC/s1600/IMG_8874.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge43gnxW6l7NVoKJlB0QVzTRNvyCdQbrGIQByNwgaCfO4guaAcWOf4p3G0HRcpGqOtzYIfpglnrN05Dx34TSeS6mXBVJqjy_G9WM7ZbyCEmk4yc4KUANLMAf23sCxJFUrI7Yn7zIWAYDTC/s400/IMG_8874.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570034474393426290" border="0" /></a><br />You know what they say, "You gotta give to receive." Give a whoopie .........<br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyw1_g6doNHC7AtxpK9Ef5kblECJYD8-cqgvg9ztQ4daijmHxD7Lpo_wCXk879Rs8GyjRCQo1w3kNJ1TWCFZIhB2u3Ce0iKlX68RJSeo1eGV1IXigGQnBAQikBTpGA1ydPtTtKwrDBiYxp/s1600/IMG_8863.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyw1_g6doNHC7AtxpK9Ef5kblECJYD8-cqgvg9ztQ4daijmHxD7Lpo_wCXk879Rs8GyjRCQo1w3kNJ1TWCFZIhB2u3Ce0iKlX68RJSeo1eGV1IXigGQnBAQikBTpGA1ydPtTtKwrDBiYxp/s400/IMG_8863.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570034472338968530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8kXWkWtSiSNHQ_3pWlYTFaaLuwrTiCC2Fbcd53i75KPH2Tj2mByQSP8qvzL5Kxke6RyAUu63BN97mbjPsgeySyK1eeYkWGlx2HRyfH6-SwKvYfSxGD15MpIra6nXjvDMRe0t3MsB1woG/s1600/IMG_8857.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8kXWkWtSiSNHQ_3pWlYTFaaLuwrTiCC2Fbcd53i75KPH2Tj2mByQSP8qvzL5Kxke6RyAUu63BN97mbjPsgeySyK1eeYkWGlx2HRyfH6-SwKvYfSxGD15MpIra6nXjvDMRe0t3MsB1woG/s400/IMG_8857.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570034460691544818" border="0" /></a><br />These strawberry cake pops are a fun alternative to the traditional Valentine's Day chocolate dipped strawberries. Plus you don't have to worry about the seeds getting stuck in your teeth (not sexy)!<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboteOW2297dxluk0bol6Q1iXmI3eX33aUeQzK1DVYgfy5UE6khHhHa-v30-XeRteC0OqP8UvL00WdhvZBEk47z2c0ATpBv-9Mmwy2ydMVWSnt8jYq3YIvVRJGMbTcaQ8UJWoEfbAqrn-K/s1600/IMG_8732.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiboteOW2297dxluk0bol6Q1iXmI3eX33aUeQzK1DVYgfy5UE6khHhHa-v30-XeRteC0OqP8UvL00WdhvZBEk47z2c0ATpBv-9Mmwy2ydMVWSnt8jYq3YIvVRJGMbTcaQ8UJWoEfbAqrn-K/s400/IMG_8732.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570034457339522562" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Hope your day is full of love and lots of sweets!<br /><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_RWR_jCXXZgJx2gicmtpBYLRN5nRP-1J7uyD7ZpQefXrmoTiqrODb8-CZ1qAIYrRBITz8T-jDnQjIAUFPNnaxW0Tf562yafrZWkECOp5eDUc_Ri9Wfc4_PZsr8SVIAwHWyiPa3Kff_-y1/s1600/IMG_8820.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_RWR_jCXXZgJx2gicmtpBYLRN5nRP-1J7uyD7ZpQefXrmoTiqrODb8-CZ1qAIYrRBITz8T-jDnQjIAUFPNnaxW0Tf562yafrZWkECOp5eDUc_Ri9Wfc4_PZsr8SVIAwHWyiPa3Kff_-y1/s400/IMG_8820.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570035990839123218" border="0" /></a>XOXO.....HayHaleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-6088308381381814812011-02-01T13:53:00.003-06:002011-02-01T15:32:51.882-06:00Making PlansHello everyone! I hope you haven't forgotten about me. I'm getting all geared up for Valentine's Day here at the Muffin Top, and I think you're going to like what I'm working on. I'll post some photos and details later this week (I'm tempted to say tomorrow, but I would feel terrible if you were expecting that and I didn't deliver). <br /><br />What kind of things are you planning to do with your sweetie (or the other special people in your life) on Valentine's Day? <br /><br />If you are looking for some party inspiration check out this vintage Valentine's party by <a href="http://karaspartyideas.blogspot.com/2011/01/vintage-valentines-party-for-channel-2.html">Kara's Party Ideas</a>..... so darn cute!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzjil7oAyeuj1dR6xH5mwMx3zL79oJwB70GgcfVAlRE3m-wdPoHumqKwDi9x_yx4vC7manbE3r-SRm2Pd-zEXLJTSohyphenhyphenwibSeUkBnJQjhyWHioROYNUKqeFJT6lBQjBoy3D5kX12nI9MQ/s1600/Valentine-11.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzjil7oAyeuj1dR6xH5mwMx3zL79oJwB70GgcfVAlRE3m-wdPoHumqKwDi9x_yx4vC7manbE3r-SRm2Pd-zEXLJTSohyphenhyphenwibSeUkBnJQjhyWHioROYNUKqeFJT6lBQjBoy3D5kX12nI9MQ/s400/Valentine-11.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568836229407122738" /></a><br /><br />How precious are these goodie bags?! I want to fill mine with heart-shaped sugar cookies. I bet you can think of a few dozen treats to fill these cute bags with as well. <br /><br />I'm glad we're talking again... until next time...<br /><br />Love, H.Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-83708835175938803022010-12-01T22:11:00.006-06:002010-12-01T22:43:50.983-06:00Catch UpI've had the blogging blues lately. For some reason I have felt completely unmotivated to blog. In my absence much has happened, and I feel the need to bring you up to speed. I can't promise that December will be any brighter...especially since it is very busy in the kitchen during the holidays. January is for resolutions, so I'll wait until then to pretend to promise that I will blog everyday. Until that time, here is a look at what's been going on at The Muffin Top.<br /><br /><br />1. Took another cake class.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_mJF32rU6Dp8FWhjlknruG2J2dKgQmVcQlNiqIb6tK4IeRCejGv3s4suCccf8G_NSOOhRenPP5LJVkorQfJUdZ5zY-DKtljB8anxRwFNpajZ8T13qlLIWUlpFKl63r9KPlz3iCYvXCvo/s1600/DSCN2789.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_mJF32rU6Dp8FWhjlknruG2J2dKgQmVcQlNiqIb6tK4IeRCejGv3s4suCccf8G_NSOOhRenPP5LJVkorQfJUdZ5zY-DKtljB8anxRwFNpajZ8T13qlLIWUlpFKl63r9KPlz3iCYvXCvo/s320/DSCN2789.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545936000147111954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0FKPEZzzD9SJeryifW_bPakb8A_kxRu94Bay6eRiVXdtsOZRmKcR-AON6DzcMt_v9mnh7gZ9A-0ECuzX8dp_GYZLSxzmAtqsQ7OtrAtvmKcdBghBEVm2frVUIzBILx0Cv6kT-G5kvhkB/s1600/DSCN2786.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0FKPEZzzD9SJeryifW_bPakb8A_kxRu94Bay6eRiVXdtsOZRmKcR-AON6DzcMt_v9mnh7gZ9A-0ECuzX8dp_GYZLSxzmAtqsQ7OtrAtvmKcdBghBEVm2frVUIzBILx0Cv6kT-G5kvhkB/s320/DSCN2786.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545935984051347186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIkJLCHdYWikW9f7mYeHcaIYt2ENXElGERQLzzll3wgFM7pIrOBPD0YICRJIVa1I0swxr16RUbwbtyOP24rIxVu8bJYmcUFqjdeMdiN-vxSp-8It7fLFMdpvluebhgGJTUSL17KT4K-Nd/s1600/DSCN2782.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIkJLCHdYWikW9f7mYeHcaIYt2ENXElGERQLzzll3wgFM7pIrOBPD0YICRJIVa1I0swxr16RUbwbtyOP24rIxVu8bJYmcUFqjdeMdiN-vxSp-8It7fLFMdpvluebhgGJTUSL17KT4K-Nd/s320/DSCN2782.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545935979203774674" border="0" /></a><br /><br />2. Made "pink velvet" cupcakes for breast cancer awareness party.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Z5ouhoyc3bpCUiuquRxuIxGm68LxqO8uunwphUNe-SMNfS3ygROHf-hbwDmezVXYbB4JcHUDFZApO2UjvtZO9ZQLYKtqUudBfQO7n5cjby1phTcRaf50UtQqbHq4Vaixe1tu8j3LwMcX/s1600/IMG_0259.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1Z5ouhoyc3bpCUiuquRxuIxGm68LxqO8uunwphUNe-SMNfS3ygROHf-hbwDmezVXYbB4JcHUDFZApO2UjvtZO9ZQLYKtqUudBfQO7n5cjby1phTcRaf50UtQqbHq4Vaixe1tu8j3LwMcX/s320/IMG_0259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545935971254509154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhd7crqp7iKhSxX_D2ORgsg4cj5GMu3g6-pVfZ5dLe6kRaeEUF-BFdUAnaXESZgsDSITYhpHGYaWFR9sSP7-JwuF2272aBgvQU0Hkz6EO0DWXDv3mfW8WoMGYbYHHdDnOXuQ9f65duvao/s1600/IMG_0246.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinhd7crqp7iKhSxX_D2ORgsg4cj5GMu3g6-pVfZ5dLe6kRaeEUF-BFdUAnaXESZgsDSITYhpHGYaWFR9sSP7-JwuF2272aBgvQU0Hkz6EO0DWXDv3mfW8WoMGYbYHHdDnOXuQ9f65duvao/s320/IMG_0246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545935964495925746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />3. Met up with an old friend for Halloween.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaTALWqArHFE7ZGgbG7SL9jDThuJUBsf92ESCS75WIy-uWCUTyU30bsrMmGRTGmODO_kqcTMyp7X6TOs-rqYS7FeGpWGy-ikXH0Md0ezuqpyc2icG9z3klIBWXumOkeknVb_n6cZD5o37/s1600/IMG_0273.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdaTALWqArHFE7ZGgbG7SL9jDThuJUBsf92ESCS75WIy-uWCUTyU30bsrMmGRTGmODO_kqcTMyp7X6TOs-rqYS7FeGpWGy-ikXH0Md0ezuqpyc2icG9z3klIBWXumOkeknVb_n6cZD5o37/s320/IMG_0273.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545938609385210738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />4. Experimented with some new cupcake flavors.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorwd7VtgFMvEs16-TAgx2yYDUaaEAtLRgC91SksWTzIXSCf2Ki_c_fKQJk2Ro2BCdNCi17ab21odb7riZ1jhwELTcTmS-UbqS8AJbwsdpbtW_QI5_PaSONhnEE4tOboZId0Qf3Trk036x/s1600/IMG_0274.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgorwd7VtgFMvEs16-TAgx2yYDUaaEAtLRgC91SksWTzIXSCf2Ki_c_fKQJk2Ro2BCdNCi17ab21odb7riZ1jhwELTcTmS-UbqS8AJbwsdpbtW_QI5_PaSONhnEE4tOboZId0Qf3Trk036x/s320/IMG_0274.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545938603967776978" border="0" /></a><br /><br />5. Played with my precious nephew!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJj4Viivk8K88VCcjIa7wE6hJeTlGyIQeSM8T67mb-YKPrdxzXc2GNcorJZHMq5mECUABBIXbEUJ95LRMbPab2LVPhE4jiRYE-j_uWprpj6cgKU1OcT4ojbuZoBVXUWUvUZwqeJ5_A3x8/s1600/IMG_0284.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJj4Viivk8K88VCcjIa7wE6hJeTlGyIQeSM8T67mb-YKPrdxzXc2GNcorJZHMq5mECUABBIXbEUJ95LRMbPab2LVPhE4jiRYE-j_uWprpj6cgKU1OcT4ojbuZoBVXUWUvUZwqeJ5_A3x8/s320/IMG_0284.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545938600253253170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />6. Made some baby shower cakes.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjuad8v0OspzNKubzJ1SheqpnCQFD7_wMWniVaIb_GMqdXQXFEvY_N4wMKajwTZNR0W0CXFYsRltZBiPw7NhMOlvUqBArX9tL8gEDCFhzrhz4HQJHltV6Qk1JHgTjZb1Yq1mmCialnZKO/s1600/DSCN2804.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 226px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjuad8v0OspzNKubzJ1SheqpnCQFD7_wMWniVaIb_GMqdXQXFEvY_N4wMKajwTZNR0W0CXFYsRltZBiPw7NhMOlvUqBArX9tL8gEDCFhzrhz4HQJHltV6Qk1JHgTjZb1Yq1mmCialnZKO/s320/DSCN2804.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545938584057157474" border="0" /></a><br /><br />7. Made this fun fall cake.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPyByHHKejmNZC_UnJoO8wKvG5JkP88SoKsGPol_z2uZxXsO2XFTPZkUPADgDoPLPi09hNUoC6qam595C3tiQG3zm8HuEMKnIXy8KfA_IPK_NDst-bOB2tE_INl4PZtgRRkBB2QByzdiV/s1600/IMG_0290.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPyByHHKejmNZC_UnJoO8wKvG5JkP88SoKsGPol_z2uZxXsO2XFTPZkUPADgDoPLPi09hNUoC6qam595C3tiQG3zm8HuEMKnIXy8KfA_IPK_NDst-bOB2tE_INl4PZtgRRkBB2QByzdiV/s320/IMG_0290.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545938571940387634" border="0" /></a><br /><br />8. Ate myself into a turkey coma, and napped with my favorite napping buddy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuhbFSDGiLx-n36jqex9KL1hRHj37kG7-X1xM0b6OJP6340ppFoEu7eFmW49X2Hnh9sFIK2OSk5BLLq1zcnoEgZSOnb0RjSeoXnCYf6_EapWqWmNWuhign76NenoKUH3uUyc_QlolvmSw/s1600/149836_540116112651_183001666_31564148_4609598_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMuhbFSDGiLx-n36jqex9KL1hRHj37kG7-X1xM0b6OJP6340ppFoEu7eFmW49X2Hnh9sFIK2OSk5BLLq1zcnoEgZSOnb0RjSeoXnCYf6_EapWqWmNWuhign76NenoKUH3uUyc_QlolvmSw/s320/149836_540116112651_183001666_31564148_4609598_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545939969609476306" /></a>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-73832159382942118542010-10-17T19:00:00.003-05:002010-10-17T19:14:57.701-05:0010/9 WeddingHere are a few pictures from a wedding I did last weekend. I was really pleased with how everything turned out, but I heard that the cream cheese icing on the bride's cake had a hard time holding up under the Texas heat.... sometimes (ok, a lot of times) I hate Texas weather. Here's to indoor wedding receptions.....even though I do love outdoor much more. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizMMiKPw_rPxi40GRrEueKMSxIQ1o7Ew81qhHNrc0LqGhnEheYd-kIvaSoPZwxitvqXM53X9Ko8fVhvwR4orJhUojxn8dR3BIIxszcx7QFo906rSYhdoW78eAMzHFCt_q4BDi7q5lRmJn/s1600/DSCN2773.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhizMMiKPw_rPxi40GRrEueKMSxIQ1o7Ew81qhHNrc0LqGhnEheYd-kIvaSoPZwxitvqXM53X9Ko8fVhvwR4orJhUojxn8dR3BIIxszcx7QFo906rSYhdoW78eAMzHFCt_q4BDi7q5lRmJn/s400/DSCN2773.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529171258488328258" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVHdSJJZawVhcExo6mtm3EeU950Y2ZZvAhyY9xg9GO5HtZg2IKnidkDYsNCdxxfx7wUf44d4VMjlQ-gCiCbUELwMvpbXJTBMOKxWztGudMEmKtk_939HHi1_rHhzZYj6Uwnp560Iw63f_/s1600/DSCN2771.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgVHdSJJZawVhcExo6mtm3EeU950Y2ZZvAhyY9xg9GO5HtZg2IKnidkDYsNCdxxfx7wUf44d4VMjlQ-gCiCbUELwMvpbXJTBMOKxWztGudMEmKtk_939HHi1_rHhzZYj6Uwnp560Iw63f_/s400/DSCN2771.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529172488798354002" /></a>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-58267388036541683842010-10-15T10:36:00.003-05:002010-10-15T10:45:58.203-05:00I'm An Aunt!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtrhKHrFlPLvEqOK4TJ_AgJvDQshZPyz9TlT1cFFWnOf_wgeKHWy7MTM1czcUZBgc1cl9N28AZ5DdXTdexLnrnfM6ffihFETKqPcG6Bchj11lUQPvsCBTvM3335wv942wLy7DEj7y-sIQ/s1600/64355_537387999811_183001666_31506716_152303_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtrhKHrFlPLvEqOK4TJ_AgJvDQshZPyz9TlT1cFFWnOf_wgeKHWy7MTM1czcUZBgc1cl9N28AZ5DdXTdexLnrnfM6ffihFETKqPcG6Bchj11lUQPvsCBTvM3335wv942wLy7DEj7y-sIQ/s400/64355_537387999811_183001666_31506716_152303_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528299196148578146" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I know that this post is a week late, but I had to show off some pics and tell you all about my adorable new nephew!<br /><br />Luke Gardner Bryan was born Wednesday, October 6th. He was a whole week and a half late, but we think he was just holding out so that he could share a birthday with his aunt Paige. He weighed a whopping 9lbs 4oz and was 20in long. Big boy!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKXapVq4PImr6q888TE1mKSskZgawMTNPYKtzGm-m0I_0WmhfLoSQED_jZZfvFWSJqIhhmoala7bgESEz9AjI5MJrgvOgMBq_VtXe-m7sZuscOJ26E9akc8KYGmBSbMx3M4CQ8zHHPsRQ/s1600/64304_537337436141_183001666_31506181_5406399_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeKXapVq4PImr6q888TE1mKSskZgawMTNPYKtzGm-m0I_0WmhfLoSQED_jZZfvFWSJqIhhmoala7bgESEz9AjI5MJrgvOgMBq_VtXe-m7sZuscOJ26E9akc8KYGmBSbMx3M4CQ8zHHPsRQ/s400/64304_537337436141_183001666_31506181_5406399_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528299194813871826" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I've already made several trips back and forth to visit him and his beautiful mommy this past week. I just can't get enough of him! I'm in love! I'm pretty sure he is the cutest baby ever to be born....sorry other babies, you just don't compare.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNQ_DgxB_XE00vJAkjDe4vWpc-V6sq1tMmDR6XPABI37kGC_XKNp-UzSmNhNQBtk0Awucnf7-Kdy0gpyApaFxWfMqj17_2DGFF4zGYbz3LOqJjWnU-v9Aw0y96CVQOfIKlJbwNq8yHehN/s1600/71572_537703248051_183001666_31514670_3645187_n.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbNQ_DgxB_XE00vJAkjDe4vWpc-V6sq1tMmDR6XPABI37kGC_XKNp-UzSmNhNQBtk0Awucnf7-Kdy0gpyApaFxWfMqj17_2DGFF4zGYbz3LOqJjWnU-v9Aw0y96CVQOfIKlJbwNq8yHehN/s400/71572_537703248051_183001666_31514670_3645187_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5528299201797725122" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm sure I will be posting pics of Luke fairly often....you're welcome.Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-7899066399551140872010-09-29T09:13:00.005-05:002010-09-29T09:49:42.007-05:00DIY: Vanilla ExtractI am not one of those people that likes to make their own home remedies, sew their own clothes, or produce my own natural ingredients for cooking. Don't get me wrong, I appreciate people who do enjoy these things, and I have even attempted to do some of these in the past. But, from my current perspective the grocery store and online shopping are blessings directly from Jesus.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmS1tTTu43nXdW4JUDoJsXXjvUEhiFbyFZPwlFTBy1p8ru6juzbxAnEZJBzGDi7gfbNJi0jDXk5zsx0R6pCzumOnZyE3wc4RrB2p4Fp1UkjoSIZswgXMKD4saGVAe8mjsx8S9r5I_4WgJ/s1600/DSCN2712.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmS1tTTu43nXdW4JUDoJsXXjvUEhiFbyFZPwlFTBy1p8ru6juzbxAnEZJBzGDi7gfbNJi0jDXk5zsx0R6pCzumOnZyE3wc4RrB2p4Fp1UkjoSIZswgXMKD4saGVAe8mjsx8S9r5I_4WgJ/s400/DSCN2712.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522346569824010274" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />When things are too expensive at my local grocery store I usually go online to see if I can get the same ingredient for a better price. A few weeks ago I was needing whole vanilla beans for a recipe, but couldn't bring myself to pay $10 for just 2 beans at HEB. Vanilla bean paste is a good substitute for whole vanilla beans sometimes, but it still runs about $12 per jar. I went to my trusty resource amazon.com to see what it had to offer, and this is what I found: 1/4 pound of Premium Bourbon-Madagascar Vanilla Beans (approx 27 beans) for $19.99 plus shipping. STEAL! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Bourbon-Madagascar-Vanilla-Beans-Approx/dp/B002C1CYK4/ref=pd_bxgy_gro_img_a">See for yourself here. </a><br /><br />There are endless uses for vanilla beans and you can use them over and over. NEVER throw away your bean pods after you scrape out the beans. Put some in a jar with sugar to create vanilla scented sugar or make your very own vanilla extract. Making extract is so simple and cost efficient.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzvRi9noF4J4XYsU5O8vOCsylEQfG6hqPLRgQA7aEktyTj1CJGQtw6O4gYG4RtiIC5N-GLCSygn96nvRsuIw7lsd9GJzoce-jncU1yYR0ng4SkM89pCggq3PM0D0BFsf45yoRr-Fcu-lU/s1600/DSCN2714.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDzvRi9noF4J4XYsU5O8vOCsylEQfG6hqPLRgQA7aEktyTj1CJGQtw6O4gYG4RtiIC5N-GLCSygn96nvRsuIw7lsd9GJzoce-jncU1yYR0ng4SkM89pCggq3PM0D0BFsf45yoRr-Fcu-lU/s400/DSCN2714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522346575161318226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I've posted the instructions below. This is so easy! No excuses why you shouldn't shake some up before the holiday baking season begins. Remember though..... your vanilla will need 2 months to macerate, so get with it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Vanilla Extract</span> </span><span style="font-size:85%;">(instructions from <a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2009/06/how-to-make-vanilla-extract/">Joy the Baker</a>)</span><br /></div> <br /> Here’s what you’ll need to make your own vanilla extract:<blockquote> <p>- A mason jar, or some other clean, super sealing container.</p> <p>- A high-proof alcohol like vodka, bourbon or rum. We’re talking 80 proof.</p> <p>- Three vanilla beans per cup of alcohol</p> <p>- A dark spot to store the jars.</p> <p>- Two months. That’s how long it takes to create vanilla extract!</p></blockquote> <blockquote><p>Here’s how:</p> <p>Use a sharp paring knife to cut lengthwise down the center of the vanilla beans, leaving about an inch at the top of the vanilla bean uncut.</p> <p>Put the vanilla beans in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid. I used mason jars.</p> <p>Cover the beans completely with alcohol. It’s three vanilla beans per cup of alcohol, so if you use 2 cups of vodka split open six vanilla beans and throw them in the jar.</p> <p>Tightly cover the jar and give it a good shake. Store in a cool dry place for two months. Give the bottle a good shake every week or so, just so you don’t forget all about it.</p> <p>After two months have passed, your vanilla extract should be ready for your favorite chocolate chip cookie or pound cake recipe. You might also want to put the extract in cute, tiny bottles and give them to your favorite baker friends.</p></blockquote>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-10358904442334205182010-09-08T22:00:00.003-05:002010-09-08T22:12:11.834-05:00Eat This!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqK3wLz6Tb4cnliEyLsWhz-3V3ueqxgcfnK0Kq61foLRwmYePsg-hu_zPMp9UpkCkMUPFVtIlLCC0c3ZCYe7JaCyok_TsCKgbWv2NSDisIeOTH7AiBHzZHKx1Qn9JCYnQsj_vUb25sQwgk/s1600/4971299291_71d92f1a33_z.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqK3wLz6Tb4cnliEyLsWhz-3V3ueqxgcfnK0Kq61foLRwmYePsg-hu_zPMp9UpkCkMUPFVtIlLCC0c3ZCYe7JaCyok_TsCKgbWv2NSDisIeOTH7AiBHzZHKx1Qn9JCYnQsj_vUb25sQwgk/s400/4971299291_71d92f1a33_z.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514744564444173714" border="0" /></a><br />I must try this popcorn ASAP! If I had popcorn kernals I would already have this in my mouth as I type..... but I don't, so I'll have to wait until tomorrow.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/2010/09/maple-bacon-kettle-corn/#more-3435">This recipe</a> looked so amazing that I could not keep it to myself. Make some and let me know how it is until I can indulge myself. This genius recipe comes from <a href="http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/">Joy the Baker</a>. Joy makes ridiculously good-looking food....as you can tell from her photo above. Read her blog (it's funny) and make her food (it's delish).<br /><br /><p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;"><strong>Maple Bacon Kettle Corn</strong></p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">4 slices bacon, cooked, fat reserved</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">1 tablespoon maple syrup</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">1/2 cup corn kernels</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">1/4 cup cooking fat (use the reserved bacon fat and extra olive or vegetable oil to make 1/4 cup of popcorn cooking fat)</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">3 Tablespoons sugar</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt (depending on your taste)</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">Cook off bacon until brown and crisp. Set aside to cool. Once cool, chop into small bits and toss with maple syrup.</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">Carefully measure out the hot bacon grease. If you don’t have 1/4 cup of fat, add some vegetable or canola oil to make 1/4 cup of oil for cooking the popcorn.</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">In a large pan over medium high heat, heat the bacon fat and oil mixture. Add the corn kernels. Sprinkle over the sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover the pan with a tight fitting lid and wait for the popping to begin.</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">Once the popping begins, use two good pot holders the hold together the pan and the lid and shake the pot. Feel free to take the pot off the flame to give it a good shake. Just be careful and then return the pot to the flame. Shake often throughout the popping process. This will help ensure that the sugar doesn’t burn the pan and the popcorn.</p> <p style="text-align: left; font-style: italic;">Once finished popping remove the lid and salt with 1/2 to 1 teaspoon more salt. Use a large spoon to stir the popcorn. You don’t want the hope sugar to burn you. Pour in the bacon and maple mixture. Toss together and serve.</p>Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-36981976616723028262010-09-07T16:25:00.006-05:002010-09-08T21:48:56.742-05:00I Need a Little Pumpkin Cheesecake in My Life.... Soon!As I type a tropical storm is blowing through, numerous tornado watches have been announced, and there is currently a flash flood warning in effect. It is thundering loudly and the rain is doing a wonderful job of coming in at about an 80º angle....just right to give my car a nice wash under the carport. Thank you, Tropical Storm Hermine.<br /><br />Oddly enough, I love these kinds of days. The sounds of rain and the leak dripping into a metal bowl in my office, accompanied by the background music of David Gray, Patty Griffin, and Ray LaMontagne are the perfect sound track to a day full of baking.<br /><br />I know that it is not quite the fall season yet, but I just can't keep from making something pumpkin any longer! When is the appropriate time to begin using this ingredient? October? Do you know? Does it really matter?? I have it in my heart to make a delicious pumpkin cheesecake, but I can't seem to remember which recipe I used last year....... I think I made pumpkin cheesecake last year. Do you have a great pumpkin cheesecake recipe? Please share. I promise to give you credit.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9Nda4hMEB8vVSvxc5GdZq4XKRTXmzfsnXpQYUtkVDk_RdfxTyP9sWtgU5clIXsRGAvcJl3CbIp6yEIEp1sHhU09zRCdrz9QAZb5kW_jNU5i6vltvdVm0MlWrkX8v5HaxYWOF56QRYyOw/s1600/IMG_0178.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB9Nda4hMEB8vVSvxc5GdZq4XKRTXmzfsnXpQYUtkVDk_RdfxTyP9sWtgU5clIXsRGAvcJl3CbIp6yEIEp1sHhU09zRCdrz9QAZb5kW_jNU5i6vltvdVm0MlWrkX8v5HaxYWOF56QRYyOw/s400/IMG_0178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514293243074705666" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm pretty sure it is nearing pumpkin baking season since I've already gotten my first candy corn stomach ache. My mom bought me my first bag of the season (yes, there will be many, many more bags), and I'm trying to decide the appropriate amount of time to wait before I buy another bag. Two days is probably good enough. Maybe if I eat them while riding the elliptical it will turn into negative calories....... could happen.... could be an Oktoberfest miracle!Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-421877109876820813.post-18907388556377646012010-09-06T16:26:00.006-05:002010-09-06T17:40:35.539-05:00Update!Remember <a href="http://themuffintopshop.blogspot.com/2010/08/wow-new-post.html">that time </a>I was telling you guys about how I was redecorating some of the apt, creating an office, and finishing out my kitchen??? I know that it was a while ago, but the day has come........<br /><br />For the past year, a good section of the living/dining area of the apartment has been occupied by my desk and a bookshelf that did not even come close to holding all of the books that I have.....thus there were books stacked on the floor, piled and crammed on the shelves, and hidden in some of the kitchen cabinets.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRQgjj3wntt92ENNLYvthObFXSiYa76raktHmLg0xYkGCEzSZtnDfaTyJZZq7bha88JkkDdkwaFZy0HU_GD_MBszhZ2CPlzRKKDYz37CxxCXiK_l2Wvtyqi7RAvgq6qzgZ7_ii4MrIb0a/s1600/DSCN2728.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglRQgjj3wntt92ENNLYvthObFXSiYa76raktHmLg0xYkGCEzSZtnDfaTyJZZq7bha88JkkDdkwaFZy0HU_GD_MBszhZ2CPlzRKKDYz37CxxCXiK_l2Wvtyqi7RAvgq6qzgZ7_ii4MrIb0a/s400/DSCN2728.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922184922155778" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7vpjaJbgTd7qhyphenhyphenqUNDonsVFcNolvLiG07xbrr3HYmfm-dTFc2exZ1AKuo53gqfPJhBQdkdlpiMfk6UdAok6__JC0dYjjSWWSs8YATql6D0Jzybn_L3CvoTyaYrMDrOtEkOZsaHaN-e-v/s1600/DSCN2727.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7vpjaJbgTd7qhyphenhyphenqUNDonsVFcNolvLiG07xbrr3HYmfm-dTFc2exZ1AKuo53gqfPJhBQdkdlpiMfk6UdAok6__JC0dYjjSWWSs8YATql6D0Jzybn_L3CvoTyaYrMDrOtEkOZsaHaN-e-v/s400/DSCN2727.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513922177268140066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is now my favorite room... I love it! Even though the bookshelves were a nightmare to put together. Ikea, I love/hate you.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjoDSlFLTkX6bOERbk1PymQyavBAotY_E1iad0m_z0GUqYtK9fDpnjSy4pB-gdRWqXFWznrKFpQTPuN48DSoRe6MCqfhYTszjDTHpfjO_JmMyz0x1Xzyw_-tz3MTa6uv3mZsY5UkMkOoL/s1600/IMG_0144.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjoDSlFLTkX6bOERbk1PymQyavBAotY_E1iad0m_z0GUqYtK9fDpnjSy4pB-gdRWqXFWznrKFpQTPuN48DSoRe6MCqfhYTszjDTHpfjO_JmMyz0x1Xzyw_-tz3MTa6uv3mZsY5UkMkOoL/s400/IMG_0144.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513928230474331394" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUJResuo-nKmtDLitEyBWC6k0nJ_wRYp3Q1QSExu2BGiIO2e-LNzG1yhrYNbuIitDRFY9EOj1p4uRYbZQpZmPCSC2mv7vdy4Jw-VNzpls0MTPcIxeLyXhuWOlr_8v7txLADgcrLAnK4iP/s1600/IMG_0147.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 391px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjUJResuo-nKmtDLitEyBWC6k0nJ_wRYp3Q1QSExu2BGiIO2e-LNzG1yhrYNbuIitDRFY9EOj1p4uRYbZQpZmPCSC2mv7vdy4Jw-VNzpls0MTPcIxeLyXhuWOlr_8v7txLADgcrLAnK4iP/s400/IMG_0147.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513928234825345058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Thanks for all of your help, Carlee!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTf3tEYE8Yimx1S_XbNha2V8c0-SYICgD1OX-OJM2mVf2V6MhnwiSmMw3WnHkIdxsVOcxxZlYpv_Uiie77BBmeZ26FBrLjXH0SQoNWS9AOuOrk1anfx4g5CvUq61UB8LAI_HWLtUBxUYu/s1600/DSCN2736.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrTf3tEYE8Yimx1S_XbNha2V8c0-SYICgD1OX-OJM2mVf2V6MhnwiSmMw3WnHkIdxsVOcxxZlYpv_Uiie77BBmeZ26FBrLjXH0SQoNWS9AOuOrk1anfx4g5CvUq61UB8LAI_HWLtUBxUYu/s400/DSCN2736.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513932376985628514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is my new office. Isn't is wonderful? Having an office makes me want to organize things.....sometimes. I'm still working on finding a place for all of my papers and officey things... I hid them from you in these pictures so that you couldn't see the growing stack of papers and receipts that I need to file. Don't judge me.... at least my kitchen is clean and organized!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOP-5h0lgqnyZ1b798C7xW7A4AqwTcgIEDAKNhAOww9EU66emUK_5poXjBzkRVylsOu_x90rpmZuPKUAcOStBkdwELLKpTGU2eI7TZ7KclfToa7y3M-nyO2FNm-9llwHHwYj4pMbkj4m9c/s1600/DSCN2735.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOP-5h0lgqnyZ1b798C7xW7A4AqwTcgIEDAKNhAOww9EU66emUK_5poXjBzkRVylsOu_x90rpmZuPKUAcOStBkdwELLKpTGU2eI7TZ7KclfToa7y3M-nyO2FNm-9llwHHwYj4pMbkj4m9c/s400/DSCN2735.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513932367307655490" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Last but not least...... look what I just bought!!!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkBMIryHp7nLDbkA777I4KoYYzLfl5fthaaR3y1Y64rPzxqJYL-OH-ZeIwxWqSxLVnVz6Nig8hU_K3zmnMJN3mTxtr9wt6z5bSU787yI1DVUdimpwLnWbA-ZS8VL_xaj0gWszd3gPovve/s1600/DSCN2721.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhkBMIryHp7nLDbkA777I4KoYYzLfl5fthaaR3y1Y64rPzxqJYL-OH-ZeIwxWqSxLVnVz6Nig8hU_K3zmnMJN3mTxtr9wt6z5bSU787yI1DVUdimpwLnWbA-ZS8VL_xaj0gWszd3gPovve/s400/DSCN2721.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513932386118985186" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My very own commercial convection oven!! It feels just like Christmas, except I bought this little gift for myself! I've already baked quite a few things in it, and it is amazing how much more I get done and in half the time. LOVE it!!Haleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654266038292091152noreply@blogger.com0