Cupcake Sort Of Day

Sometimes an average cupcake can instantly turn an average day into a better one. I picked one up for two pounds at Morrisons (pictured below), and while it was no Hummingbird Cupcake and I didn't have to queue to pay for the delicacy, it was good enough to remind to look forward to the better things in life. Even at this truly awkward period, I hold on to the belief that great things are just around the corner...

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Tip Above The Rest

The icing that gets swirled on top as the cupcake's crowning glory is what makes the cupcake so special. Here are some of the different tips commonly used and some of the unique effects that can be created. I personally like the pastry tip (the one which looks like a closed in star tube - e.g. 3rd image down/last image) because you can make ice cream like swirls and roses. As for the hollow, open circular tip (first image, bottom left corner) - well...I won't be making a purchase for that tip anytime soon.

Photo credits: www.dulcessweets.com

Cupcakes That Just Don't Look Like Cupcakes

These are all cupcakes, I swear! So if you are feeling like ordinary cupcakes just don't cut it out, or feel like giving yours a creative twist - check out some of the blogs and recipes below. 

Photo credits:

(1) http://blog.sweetcitycandy.com/

(2) & (3) diaryofaladybird.blogspot.sg - Check this blog for the recipe too!!

(5) http://sacchef.wordpress.com/2010/08/18/ice-cream-cone-cupcakes/ - Recipe here!  
(6) http://penniesonaplatter.com/2009/04/01/april-fools-spaghetti-meatballs-or-not/ - Awesome gotta try recipe here too :D 

Sweet Couture

Sweet Couture is a cupcake boutique with a couple of eateries around London. The one I visited happened to be in Covent Garden and i'll have to give it two thumbs up. The oreo cupcake was my most favourite, and I just love the British flag made of cupcakes. Although I visited a while ago, and the display may have changed since then, the flag reminds me of the ongoing Olympics! Go Team Britain! 2 gold medals and counting! 

(All photos I took with my camera - please let me know if you want them taken off - lizzieho@gmail.com)

Disney Inspired

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the whole Disney Clubhouse all together! 

Rainbow Cake

Speaking to a member of a younger generation has made me realise how 'uncool' I am, due to the fact I had no idea these gif like creations existed. For the first time, being 21 never felt so old!  There are loads of these gif recipes starting to emerge around the internet and I found this 2 x 3 rainbow cake creation, which reminds me of the time my boyfriend, Simon, tried to create this sort of cake (minus the unicorn). So this post is dedicated to him and hope it inspires him to try again. 

Laduree: Ladies Who Lunch

Piano, my childhood friend, and I have lunched at Laduree twice now. Once at Harrods, the second at Covent Garden. Rare treat for me as I am always trying to save money. We had a tea set and a couple of sandwiches which were nice, but the food that REALLY stole the show were the raspberry and rose ispahan macaroon and the rose milkshake. None of these pictures above are mine but I think they give a glimpse of how much I love rose - the flavour. Sounds silly and so uncommon but I swear you say: I love rose, the way you say I love chocolate. Pricey but worth it for the experience, especially when you get the rooftop seat on a sunny, spring day. 

Photo credit: Latifal Shamsi