RECIPE: Independence Day Cupcakes

What better way to celebrate a birthday than with deliciously moist cupcakes? And what better celebration than the birth of our nation?

I wanted to do something fun for the Fourth of July that would inspire you into your own kitchen with a touch of creativity.

Looks great, right? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! And the recipe? Easy-peasy.
But first, take a look at these mouth-watering photos:

Independence Day Cupcakes

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 33 minutes

Yield: 24 cupcakes

Serving Size: 1 cupcake

Independence Day Cupcakes

This festive Fourth of July cupcake is

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Destination: Mission Inn Festival of Lights, Riverside, CA

I know. This is my buzzillionth post about the Mission Inn in Riverside. But seriously… you can’t possibly be tired of hearing how stunningly magical it is. My Most Favorite Place is all lit up for the holidays.

It’s always beautiful. Especially this time of year. From the day after Thanksgiving through the first weekend in January, The Mission Inn hosts its Festival of Lights. As over 3,600,000 lights light up the block-sized Resort, the sidewalks fill with a crowd that would challenge New York City during Rush Hour. Street venders peddle their wares. The aromas of roasted chestnuts, kettle … read the rest. . .

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Dear Casey’s Cupcakes… Thanks For Being So Sweet!

Dear Casey’s Cupcakes,

I’m not really social-stalking you. At least, I’m trying hard not to.

But I can’t help share your sweetness with the World. At least, my little corner of it.

You’re on the internet. You’re on Facebook. Twitter. Pinterest. And even Instagram.

Coincidentally… so am I.

It’s the law of averages that we’d cyber-bump into each other in this neighborhood. I’m just thankful that you act and react as much as I do. I really don’t lurk. I just happen to be online. A lot. Like, a lot-a lot.

Can I just … read the rest. . .

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Destination: Mission Inn [“Tell ‘Em Tony Sent Ya”]

Saturday was National Coffee Day. To celebrate this, and Second Daughter’s successful Mary Kay kick off party, we spontaneously drove down to Casey’s Cupcakes at the Mission Inn. It was close to 7pm before we even hit the road. But after the Mary Kay party, we were all dressed up with otherwise no place to go.

I put in My Soundtrack, which is great for roadtrips. A few miles down the freeway, and Elisa squealed as The Partridge Family began to play. “Oh my gosh! I LOVE this song!” I quickly told her the story of how David Cassidy read the rest. . .

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Teaser for Tomorrow

Last night I took Dot and Second Daughter out to celebrate National Coffee Day. We made a 40 minute drive to My Favorite Place. It was well worth it.

But we didn’t get home until after 1 a.m. which means I didn’t get a full-length post written.

So here’s a few photos for you to enjoy while you look forward to tomorrow’s post.

And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!

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