today

Since my 'flylady routines' have seemed

to fall by the wayside for some time,

I have started checking in here

on Sunday nights.

I print up the missions for the week

and they are keeping me on track.

Today the fridge is sparkling,

and

I found four forgotten packs of feta cheese.

~

I rewarded myself with a red velvet cupcake...

Red Velvet Cupcakes

{makes 18 - 24}

1/3 c. cocoa

3 tbsp red food coloring

1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 c. butter, room temp

1 c. sugar

4 egg yolks

1 c. buttermilk

1 tsp salt

2-1/4 c. flour sifted

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp  white vinegar

Mix cocoa, food coloring & vanilla in small bowl.  In mixing bowl, beat butter & sugar on medium speed till fluffy.  Add egg yolks & beat another minute.  Add cocoa mixture and combine.  Stir buttermilk & salt together and add to batter, alternating in thirds with the flour.  Mix baking soda with vinegar and add to batter, blend.  Fill cupcake tins lined with baking papers about 1/2 to 2/3's full.  Bake at 350 degrees F about 15 minutes.  Remove cupcakes and cool before frosting.  I just used a vanilla buttercream on mine.

~Deb