Well yesterday was a long day for this mama. After a visit with my OB and hoping I would hear that I would be delivering early, she told me she thinks I will go on time or late. I'm not in a rush for this baby to arrive, however, late wasn't something I wanted to hear, especially on the muggy walk home.
Next, it was time to ice all of my cupcakes. This month, I hosted our mama and babies book club and decided to try a fun recipe a friend had passed on for mojito cupcakes. I was afraid someone may not be happy there was one shot of rum in there for the kids, so I also made the popular Magnolia cupcakes from Mama H and Miss L's sendoff for the kids.
Of course it ended up raining through book club and attendance was low, but Mama V, Mama L and another mama were able to brave the elements. It was very exciting to have Mama H and Miss L on skype throughout as well. Lots of cupcakes and a little discussion about the book "The Women". The kids seemed to have a great time and left with a sugar high- so I think it was successful. Any of you mamas out of the area- we'd love to see you and your babes on skype- even if you didn't read the book!
Since I had so many cupcakes left, I brought them to my restaurant group that was meeting last night as all of the evil mamas claimed sugar coma and wouldn't take the many extras home. The mojito cupcakes had some mixed reviews from the mamas, my restaurant group liked them a bit more. They are different- with distinct flavors of lime and mint. I recommend chopping the mint very finely and using less than a recommended handful of mint. The Magnolia cupcakes were a hit- especially with Master A- who probably ate 6 or 7 minis by the time the day was over (thankfully- only the equivalent of about 2 cupcakes). Mama LS found this great recipe and it will make you swear off any other vanilla buttercream icings. You just need lots of confectioner's sugar and a big non-city grocery store that sells self rising flour. Food Emporium does sell it in NYC. The recipe makes much more icing than you could ever need- I suggest using 4-5 cups of confectioner's sugar at most.
Here's the links for the cupcake recipes:
http://visualrecipes.com/recipe-details/recipe_id/479/Mojito-Cupcakes/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/saras-secrets/magnolias-vanilla-cupcake-recipe/index.html
Happy Baking!
I am very sorry to have missed the treats. I did not like Women (mainly his writing style was painful) but am enjoying Commencement!
ReplyDeleteYes, this icing recipe is enormous but it essentially the same as the one on the box of Domino Confectioners sugar and that one is enough if you use the usual amount of icing . Best of all its on the box and you do not have to buy a huge quantity of the confectioners sugar.
I really miss the bookclubs. Your cupcakes look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou don't need to buy Self Raising Flour - you just add 1tsp of Bicarb soda per cup of plain flour. I think they call bicarb something else there in the US but as long as it's Bicarb something it will work.
I think we call it Backing Soda, can you believe Mama J? The drama with this flour and thats all we had to do?
ReplyDeleteMama J, it was so nice of you to host me via skype! I really enjoyed attending book club and seeing all of you (and the little ones pop in and out of the web cam as they reached for more cupcakes). It made my summer! Look forward to talking about Commencement next month. I bought it today and read the first 50 pages during my afternoon resting period!! Mama J, I hope you have a relaxing weekend ahead of you.
ReplyDeleteThat is crazy about baking soda. All that running around- should have known Mama N would have a solution. Next time! Mama H- we loved having you- so great to see you and Lily. I've got to get out and get started on Commencement while I have some time. This weekend should thankfully be quiet after a date night out for Mr. R's b-day tonight. Very excited! Take those naps Mama H!!! Maybe your OB can write you a prescription you can tack on the refrigerator!
ReplyDeleteAs long as it is sodium bicarbonate it's the right thing. It's also used for cleaning and is quite effective in kitchens and bathrooms for a natural and environmentally friendly clean. Just mix some into a paste and clean away at your sinks.
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