Thinking delicous thoughts

For the past few days I have been thinking of all different flavors of cupcakes. I have planned what I'm going to make for Easter, with the help of a request from my Mom. Lemon cupcakes with strawberry mousse filling and butter cream icing with lemon zest. Maybe topped with a few blueberries.

Well, I had time to get a cup of coffee and have a few sips, start typing, and my precious baby is already awake. She started saying "Dada" a couple days ago! 

 

 Here is Scarlett. 6 months old!                   

Once Upon a Time...

So  I guess I will start with an introduction. My name is Shannon, I am 27 and I have been baking for a good portion of my life. I've always loved cooking and baking because growing up, my mom was always making something tasty in the kitchen. Lately I have been getting into baking and decorating cupcakes. Being a stay at home mom to my 6 month old daughter Scarlett, I have a little (yes, very little) time to myself during naps and play time to experiment in the kitchen. Having a very honest fiancee as a taste tester really helps too! I have two of my cupcakes to share so far. On St. Patrick's Day, I made an Irish Cream Cupcake with an Irish butter cream icing. 

The next is a chocolate cupcake dipped in chocolate ganache and topped with a mocha latte butter cream icing. And of course, topped with chocolate jimmies!

My ultimate plan is to hopefully make a new cupcake every week. I hope you will visit and let me know what you think of my cupcakes. There will be many more to come!