Buttercream Frosting Recipe

My last post was on the Vanilla Cupcakes that I made for my birthday. And while that's all good and dandy, what makes a cupcake fantastic is of course, the frosting!

This is a Meringue-based frosting meaning it's made out of eggwhites. There are several different ways of making buttercream and while some may find it tricky, it's actually wonderfully easy! I would want to say it's a piece of cake, but...well...Oh what the hell. Trust me guys.

This one'll be a piece of cake. ;)

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Vanilla Cupcake Recipe

So for my birthday I made some pretty darned amazing Vanilla Cupcakes to celebrate. I filmed the process, along with the making of the buttercream frosting (meringue based) and you'll be seeing the steps to the buttercream frosting soon!

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[Guest Post] Eat Happy! ep. 2 - Party Foods

by Mahsa A

Many of us love to go to parties and love to throw them as well. But more often than not, we struggle with snacks: we want to have snacks that are delicious but healthier than chips and dip. I have two easy and healthy recipes that basically make great substitutes for main stream party foods.

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The Independent's Guide to Independence ep1: Pantry Essentials

 

First, I apologize for the short hiatus! I've been moving houses and so getting everything ready, getting internet, moving furniture...For anyone who's ever moved before you know how it's always an epic battle against your own sanity.

Now on to the article! One of the universal signs that you're independent is that you have to feed yourself. I wanted to cover this article first, before I posted any recipes. It covers some definite staples that everyone should have in their pantry. Though a lot of the article may focus on those with a lower budget (ahem, students) I want to focus on items that are basically the foundation to any good meal, regardless of your culinary tastes or expertise.

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[Guest Post] Eat Happy!

by Mahsa A

Everyone’s obsessed with diets, calories, carbs and fat content. But we rarely ever hear what’s good for maintaining a healthy diet that helps with old age, healthy skin, sleep and even a cold or the flu.

Well here are a few tips that I have picked up over the years, through articles, TV, Radio, friends and of course, my mom.

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