My birthday came and went! After I turned 25, birthdays seem so different now. I think since I got over the fact that I was turning 1/4 century old that anything else did not seem as important. HA! No, I thank God for being a year older. Do I feel wiser? No, I just feel older than my husband. ha ha ha. Anyway. I did celebrate with friends and with laughter.On Friday, Ryan and I met some friends at … [Read more...]
Mini Pomegranate Coconut Cupcakes with Pomegranate Frosting
Hi folks. I know it has been pretty quiet around here when it comes to posting. I have been a little sick since last Wednesday adn really trying to get over it. I have not gotten sick over a year so I was suprised when this lower respiratory mess came upon me. Sounds like it is going around and it got to me.This morning I enjoyed juicing a few fruits and veggies in order to heal. I juiced the … [Read more...]
Spicy Chocolate Pumpkin Cake with Fig Preserves and Spiced Buttercream Frosting
What a great weekend! We had GREAT sunshine and weather thanks to God! On Friday night we went to an MSU fundraiser that featured the 5 accapella groups at MSU. They were all pretty cool, especially when one of the groups sang Nothin' on You by B.o.B.Saturday turned out to be a perfect day starting with an hour of zumba with my favorite teachers. We headed out with 5 friends to the Cider Mill at … [Read more...]
S’mores Cupcakes
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI finally get to post! I have missed posting and have been seriously busy in Houston. Not only has our time with family been very fruitful but it also has proved to be very busy. Ever since I moved from Texas to Michigan my schedule completely changed. While living in Houston I averaged 5 hours of sleep since I belonged to the Houston Grand Opera chorus and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Mayan Chocolate Ganache
From An Opera Singer in the KitchenI pause between my traveling posts to leave you with a delicious vegan dessert prepared after 4 days of not cooking at all. Did I make dinner? No....but I made dessert! Does that not count? I think so. These cupcakes are quick to whip up and require no crazy work.I forst prepared the cupcake part first. While those baked, I made the ganache so that it had time to … [Read more...]
