Cupcakes

Halloween has always been one of my favourite holidays. As a kid I think I enjoyed the creativity and imagination behind each costume just as much as I enjoyed the candy. Sure Kit Kat bars and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are great, but getting to dress up and pretend to be someone or something totally...

I'd like to tell you a funny story or wax poetic about sunsets, but honestly I just don't have the time. You were probably going to skip all the words and go straight to the pretty pictures anyway. Weren't you? So, much like a ninja with a smoke bomb, here are some yummy pictures of...

Spring is a time for new beginnings. It's when all life wipes the sleep from blurry eyes and timidly steps into the sunlight to greet the world. Windows are swung open, bicycles are dusted off, birds fly home, coats are shrugged off, flowers bloom. It's time for spring cleaning! I decided it wasn't enough to...

I'm back! Finally right? Have you ever had one of those vacations where you need another vacation just to recover from it? Yeah, that was me. I had all these lofty ideas to post updates for you about how the visit was going salt and peppered with cute shots of chocolate daisy toppers, polka dot...

I have another exciting giveaway for you today! To celebrate the new I'm With Cupcake ad here on Hot Polka Dot, my friend, Jordan has been kind enough to offer up one of his sweetest products for you to win. I'm With Cupcake is a new online boutique that boasts a unique selection of all...

Outside tiny birds fly distracted and twitterpated snatching up twigs and absconding with string to prepare nests in your eaves trough. Inside we feather our own nests with knick knacks, baubles and trinkets. I've made my nests of airy threads of spun sugar atop pillows of velvety Caramel Buttercream crowning moist Vanilla Bean Cakes. An...

I have a confession to make. Are you ready? Like really ready? Ok, here goes. I'm 41. Ok no, not really. You should see your face. I couldn't keep a straight face on that one either. Let me clarify. According to my Wii I'm 41. My Wii thinks I'm 41. Should this offend me? Because...

There are a few specific types of food that it is considered absolutely criminal to dislike. Corn on the cob, for example. It's in season and it's on sale at the supermarket by the bin-fulls. I casually yet efficiently weave my cart around that bin and the greedy patrons digging through it all the while...

...Bowl full of cherries. That's right, I said it. You know why that's such a great metaphor? Because there's nothing better than a bowl full of fresh, bright, juicy deep red cherries. Can you tell I really like cherries? Yes, they are one of my favourite fruits. I imagine the pit has something to do...

I'm a magician. Did you know? I make magic in the kitchen. I not only make delicious food, but I also transform your everyday snack into something extraordinary. Allow me to demonstrate. Watch closely. I'm good. I took this seemingly plain and obviously delicious chocolate cupcake recipe and transformed it into ice cream! A light...