Boston Cream Cupcakes: Take One

Tonight I began my quest for the perfect Boston Cream Cupcakes. I used a new vanilla cake recipe and the verdict is that the flavor and texture were just ok. They are passable, but I doubt I will make that version again. I also used a vanilla pudding for the inner "cream" and although it had plenty of flavor I think next time I will make my own custard. The chocolate ganache was, again, just ok. Next time I will be adding some powered sugar into the ganache and making it more of a creamy ganache frosting rather than the glaze that this one was. Still... not a bad first attempt. They will definitely be consumed.

Time Flies

Oops! A whole week has passed without an update. So much for keeping up with posting! This weekend was truly beautiful. For a while there I think I forgot what sunlight looked like. But the weather finally cooperated all Saturday *and* Sunday and Ryan and I managed to get outside to enjoy it too. Ryan had another session of acting like a kid at the park while I captured evidence...er, I mean... photos:

Today I am working on some LOs I kitted up for last Thursday's crop that ended up being cancelled. It was a bummer that we didn't get to meet up but it sure has been nice to have kits ready to scrap from when I get the urge. Here is one using a photo from the wedding... what a bunch of goons!

Weekend Update

Happy Monday! Surprise: it's raining again. This weekend was largely spent watching Olympic events and running errands but we did have some fun going to garage sales on Saturday morning. Yesterday we had friends over for a BBQ and I made some much-loved Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting.... yum!!

So far today I have had "fun" disassembling some monthly scrapbook kits and reorganizing my papers. I freed up a lot of room... I guess I need to do some shopping now! I am also currently working on a tutorial for an exploding box for ACOT. Next up: page kits for my crop day on Thursday.