First things first:  yes, those are chocolate cupcakes topped with pudding and THEN coated in chocolate cake crumbs. This recipe comes out of Kathleen King’s book Baking for Friends.  You know Kathleen King, she’s the mastermind behind Tate’s Bake Shop in the Hamptons.  I first heard about Tate’s Bake Shop while watching an episode of [Click to Continue Reading...]

If our neighborhood kids have any hope getting candy from us this year it’s solely because I made these cupcakes to distract Mr. Dessert For Two from the Halloween candy bowl.  We have discussed his unusual predilection for mint (including peanut butter and mint jelly sandwiches).  I’m afraid I’ve been abusing my powers with mint. [Click to Continue Reading...]

I dreamt up a cupcake made with fresh peaches topped with peach buttercream. We’re making fresh peach puree in the microwave today—it’s easy peasy.  I tossed in a little fresh ginger into the cupcake batter last minute, and I loved it even more. We’ve suddenly had a cold spell in our area lately (low 90s instead [Click to Continue Reading...]

By now, you were probably hoping that I would have some things to say about our new home state of Kansas.  The truth is, I really don’t.  Some days, I absolutely love it (the weather is pretty similar to northern California), but other days I struggle with the fact that everything is new.  I can’t go into [Click to Continue Reading...]

Howdy, y’all. It seems like posts around these parts are becoming less frequent.  I’m happy to tell you, it’s just not the case.  About 6 weeks ago, the world threw a wrench in our life plans and we’ve been adapting ever since. I think I told y’all that the Mr and I both work for [Click to Continue Reading...]

Hey there, y’all!  I know it’s been a while since I’ve checked in, but I like to take a little break for the holidays.  I hope y’all understand. The only thing that could get me back in the kitchen this early was sweet Jenna from Eat, Live, Run asking me to do a guest post [Click to Continue Reading...]

You know how they say your spouse makes you want to be a better person?  Yeah, well, I feel like my honey is pushing me towards suicide.  I’m almost positive I won’t be here another week. The Mr. is making me go to the gym 4 days a week.  He has this little Marine-Corps-green notebook from which [Click to Continue Reading...]

I think Halloween is soon.  I can’t tell since stores started selling candy corn in July.  Ju-ly.  No joke.  And since you’ve all been so good at staying out of the candy, I think you deserve an adult treat. It’s so nice that you’re saving the candy for the kids.  I have personally not eaten 2 bags [Click to Continue Reading...]