This is the last of Taylor's Birthday Compilation.
For Taylor's 1st birthday, I asked my best friend, Uncle Kosher, to write Taylor something for her birthday. He so sweetly obliged. This was such a wonderful idea, and plan to ask him and another person to do so next year.
Uncle Kosher's Letter to Mommy
The letter reads:
Dear Taylor,
Your mother has been dropping subtle hints for me to write and send this letter, and some not so subtle ones as well. I suppose I feel like I should probably apologise (Uncle Kosher doesn't know how to spell) for the shape of the paper I'm writing on. I had it packed away with some books and other things, and I guess they kind of messed them up. I should also probably apologise (Uncle Kosher doesn't know how to spell) for my handwriting. I'd use the excuse that I just haven't written in awhile, but to be honest, I just have horrible handwriting.
So, you know, I don't actually know what to say... I've never known what to say to younglings such as yourself. I suppose I should introduce myself, shouldn't I? We've not met, but I'm your crazy Uncle Kosher. I've known your mom for a long time, she's an amazing person. You're lucky to have such a loving Mother. She sometimes need help, so be sure to take care of her for me, ok? I'm counting on you now little one.
Oh, Happy Birthday, by the way. No, I didn't forget, I was stalling for dramatic effect. I don't have anything I can get you, so I'm going to attach a picture from a coloring book that I filled in recently. The other side is blank. Ask your mom to fill it in, ok?
Alright, I think that's all dear, Happy Birthday!
Love,
Uncle Kosher
The picture mommy is supposed to color.
I will do so on the 2 year anniversary
of joining Heaven. <3
I apologize for lack of blogging. It has been one thing after another here. I should be back to blogging this week! No worries there. Just thought I'd wish everyone a quick recovery from St. Patty's day!
It's been much too long since my last post! Unfortunately, I have been sick since the week after Tay's birthday. All of us who went out that Saturday had the flu of some sort, and today I have a doctor appointment. So wish me luck that they can help me feel better, so I can get back to blogging!
Anyone else feel this way? I do! Of course, we aren't ready for a child yet. So I have to hold off, but boy do I want to BD (baby dance) or DTD (do/did/done the deed). It's driving me nuts! Anything gets me going the past two days, and I want to just rip off our clothes and get going.
Granted, I'm not sure why I'm ovulating right now. I should have had aunt flo three days ago. Instead, O (ovulation) is 2 weeks early! I think it's my body saying, "Do it, do it, do it!". Sometimes, it sucks being a woman! I just want to procreate. What's so wrong with that? Well, Dill is not ready. We are yet to be married. Heck, we aren't even engaged yet. So ovulating just makes me crazy right now.
So I decided to do something special. I decided to make 'professional' cupcakes. I wanted it to be the best cupcakes I've ever made, but also not from scratch considering that can cost more than a boxed mix these days. It was real simple, and I'm currently waiting on them to come out! I will say though, the batter tasted great! I know, I know...you're not supposed to eat raw egg. It's something my family has done since before I was born, and nobody has been sick from it. Since I'm an adult, and there are no kids around, I feel it's not a big deal. I'll take responsibility for myself if I get sick.
Everything but the pan.
So Simple!
Anyways, so here is the recipe I used:
RECIPE:
- 1 box cake mix (any flavor - I used Pillsbury Moist supreme Classic Yellow
- 3 Eggs (you can substitution with 4 egg whites)
- 1 Cup Milk (I used 2% so others should be fine as well AND omit the oil)
- 2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted (salted or unsalted will work. I used blue bonnet)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract or flavoring (I used flavoring)
That's it! That is all the ingredients you need. And the best part? I didn't bother with a cupcake pan! Those things end up getting dirty somehow, they take up room in the cabinets, and it's hard to get the cupcakes out. So I grabbed some Reynolds Foil Baking Cups (35ct) for $1.88. They come lined with a paper cup, but since I bought the special butterfly ones for Tay (75ct for $1.88), I just decided to save those for another time! Then I put the special ones in the foil, and now I can reuse the foil cups! It's great. More on that later...
Cups and my flower liners
Melt the butter in the microwave
Add 3 eggs, cake mix, and milk (or soy milk, or whatever you are using) in a bowl on top of the butter.
Using a hand mixer, mix on low for 1 minute, then go up one for another minute. If using a spoon, make sure it is a large spoon and stir for 2 minutes. It may have a few clumps and won't looks as creamy, but it will still work.
The mix! So creamy!
It's almost a texture to brownies!
Line the foil cups with the liners that come with them, or your own pretty liners.
Cups and my liners.
Place on cookie sheet (should bake a dozen at a time.
Fill cups with a tablespoon (just under halfway).
1 tbsp batter into the cups
Place in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 13-20 minutes (my oven always makes the sides hard if I do full time, so for these it took 13 minutes to be done). Just keep an eye on them. As soon as they start to brown on the top, pull them out and off the sheet.
Browned on top.
After they cool slightly, turn upside down in your hand and the cupcake and the liner will slide right out of the foil. Now you can store the foil and reuse!
Let cool at least an hour
Now what about the icing?
ICING:
- Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Cream Cheese (any vanilla should work $1.88)
- Betty Crocker Classic Gel Food Colors (I think it was around $3)
Let cupcakes cool COMPLETELY
Open the icing and stir.
Add 10 drops of food coloring of your choice, then stir until blended well. (I wanted darker green, so I used a lot)
Fluff with a fork, then use a knife to scoop onto the cupcakes.
Spread gently.
Optional: Let stand a few minutes, then squeeze out the Confetti Gel in a zigzag pattern (Extras - below)
Extras (Can be omitted):
- Cake Mate Confetti Gel (I used Pink Dots, around $2)
