February...I have to admit I'm glad it's over and we are one month closer to Spring. March has brought us a couple days of sunshine and 50 degrees, though tonight another storm arrives--a Northeaster--and we can expect 7 to 12 inches of snow and temps down to the single digits. It has been a good winter to get some basement cleaning, sewing, painting, and baking done. I've gotten a few totes and pouches sewn, the two above which can be found in the shop; and I finally finished the slipcover for our couch. Next up, some new seat covers for our kitchen chairs.
February is also birthday time for one of the kids and I made these Red Velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. I have good luck with recipes I've found on allrecipes.com, and this one was no exception. They are delicious, got rave reviews, and the recipe makes 30 cupcakes. I froze up the extras, which tasted just as good after being defrosted.
Hope are out of the path of the storm and enjoying some warmer weather. Have a good week,
Deb
I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but these certainly look yummy with that woderful frosting. Love your new bags/pouches. I so look forward to your posts. We are expecting the same winter storm as you and have to say I am so over Winter. This will probably put us at more than 80 inches of snow for this season. We already broke our all time high record from 1977-1978 (Blizzard)of spprox 74 inches.
ReplyDeleteMary Lea, Toledo, OH
I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but these certainly look yummy with that woderful frosting. Love your new bags/pouches. I so look forward to your posts. We are expecting the same winter storm as you and have to say I am so over Winter. This will probably put us at more than 80 inches of snow for this season. We already broke our all time high record from 1977-1978 (Blizzard)of spprox 74 inches.
ReplyDeleteMary Lea, Toledo, OH
Thanks Mary Lea--keep warm :)
DeleteDeb
I really love your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find the material for your bags??? Also, do you freeze your cupcakes with the frosting too??? They turn out ok???
Thanks a bunch!
Dianne,
DeleteI did freeze the extra cupcakes with the frosting, not sure as to how that would work out. Surprisingly they held up great--we would just take out a few as needed and eat them soon after they defrosted.
I usually find the materials for my bags at flea markets or yard sales....Deb
My girls are taking a cake decorating class. I picked up some pretty liners 70% off after Valentines for them to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Laura of Harvest Lane Cottage
Lovely bag Deb, I do like the "Best Minnesota Spring Wheat Flour".
ReplyDeleteRed velvet cake is a favorite, I like that site for recipes as well. I am in the process of knitting a vintage lace scarf from directions I found on "thecastingoncouch.com" and am loving the pattern but I want to start using up my small fabric stash so you've inspired me to get out the sewing machine.lol My in-laws are in Upstate NY and are totally sick of snow!! Hang on Spring is almost here!
ReplyDeleteWe havent had snow here in the UK this year but we have had lots of rain and storms causing terrible flooding in some parts. Your sewing is wonderful and those cup cakes look amazing...I am going to Check out that recipe now!
ReplyDeleteI thought we were finished with snow this last week, but it looks like we will get a little more before winter removes her claws from us.
ReplyDeleteYour sewing and cupcakes look just beautiful.
God bless.