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It's no secret that I have an incredible sweet tooth. So when I saw this article about less sinful cupcakes, I had to share!
Eve Turow came up with some recipes for cupcakes that have improved nutritional benefits so that you don't have to feel TOO guilty for indulging. She used non-traditional ingredients such as beans, pumpkin, and yogurt to up the health-value of the treats without sacrificing flavor.
I'm dying to try the chocolate espresso, the red velvet, and the pumpkin recipes...although I suppose I'll have to hold off until next year when I get back home. If anyone decides to take one of these recipes for a spin, let me know what you think!
Last night Bruce and I got back from our 10-day road trip around the Northwest visiting his family and some of our friends. It was wonderful to get away and we had such a great time, but it's so nice to be home!
I saw Nicole's post about her heart-shaped cinnamon rolls and thought that they look so pretty and yummy! I just may have to try my hand at these this weekend...
A few years ago Bruce and I took a trip to Austin and stopped in at the Magnolia Cafe for breakfast with his friends, Jeremy and Cyndi. I decided to try one of the house specialties, the gingerbread pancakes, and I was NOT disappointed! If you're ever in Austin, you MUST visit the Magnolia Cafe and treat yourself to this delicious breakfast.
For our New Year's Day brunch, I had a craving and decided to try to re-create their pancakes. I used this recipe for the pancakes and wanted to try this recipe for the topping, but we didn't have any brandy in the cupboard. We had the pancakes with maple cinnamon whipped cream and pecans, instead. Not particularly healthy, but everything in moderation, right? Not as good as Magnolia's version, but still pretty yummy...this just may become a New Year's Day tradition...
And now I'm off for a much needed run...
