Cupcakes are fun to make, decorate and serve- especially when you use these tips from the pros Heather White and Lori Joyce own Vancouver’s Cupcakes mini-chain.
Here are their top ten tips to baking the perfect cupcake.
Just when we thought this dessert couldn’t get any cuter they have come out with mini cupcakes. Smaller and better for your waistline these cupcakes are just as yummy. With so many batter options and icing choices these are the perfect choice for festive events and summer parties.
Good news! You can now have ice cream while staying slim- just try one of these healthy and yummy options.
From Shape Magazine.
For the person who has everything, and cash to spare - here is a list of the most expensive, yet ordinary, dishes in the world. Yes, the hot dog seems cheap in comparison to the other dishes, but would you ever think of spending the better part of 20 bucks on a hot dog? Didn’t think so.
Most Expensive Hamburger: Wall Street Burger Shoppe in New York - $175
Most Expensive Chocolate Brownie: DB Bistro Moderne in New York - $1,000
Most Expensive Sandwich: Cliveden House Hotel in Taplow, Berkshire - £100
Most Expensive Cheese: Moose House in Bjursholm, Sweden - $500/lb.
Most Expensive Pizza: Nino’s Bellissima in New York - $1,000
Most Expensive Ice Cream Sundae: Serendipity 3 in New York - $1,000
Most Expensive Hot Dog: Brooklyn Diner USA in New York - $17.95
Most Expensive Chocolate: Knipschildt Chocolates in Norwalk, Connecticut - $2,600/lb or $250/ea
Most Expensive Nut: Macadamia nut from Hawaii - $15-16/lb.
Most Expensive Pie: Fence Gate Inn near Burnley, Lancashire - £1,000 per slice
Most Expensive Dessert: Wine3 at The Fortress in Galle, Sri Lanka - $14,500
The latest in a long line of PETA ridiculousness came when the animal rights group urged popular Vermont-based ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s to stop using cow’s milk in their products (not just because of the repercussions for the animal, but because of apparent human health issues linked to cow’s milk).
Oh, that’s not the best part. They provided a substitute for cow’s milk: human breast milk. Ben & Jerry’s respectfully shot down their idea by saying: “We applaud PETA’s novel approach to bringing attention to an issue, but we believe a mother’s milk is best used for her child.” Um, ew.
Ice cream is awesome. Milk shakes equally so. However, I don’t know anyone who would drink a 2310 calorie milkshake knowingly. But Baskin-Robbins has decided there’s a market for that type of thing and has created the Heath shake (cleverly nicknamed the “Death” shake…) I thought it was a joke; I really did. But to prove it to myself, and to you, here’s the “nutritional info” page of Baskin-Robbins’ website. Lo and behold the astronomical calorie count of the shake, which constitutes the majority of a healthy adult male’s entire daily caloric intake. This ain’t no Slim Fast shake.
The way to my heart is through ice cream! I can not think of a better first date than going to an ice cream parlour on a hot summer’s night. The only problem is that in the past years ice creams have gotten more and more fattening, as candies, gummies, dough and many more delicious chunks have been added to the batter.
Newsweek published its list of most fattening flavors including Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Peanut Butter and Coldstone Cookie Batter, but our heroes at The New York Times found alternatives that offer a similar taste experience, with far fewer calories.
Now I really can have my cake and ice cream too!
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire/ — Two Fountain Valley business owners are celebrating the launch of their business and one of America’s favorite treats, Ice Cream.
Last year Dan and Debbie Tesla introduced Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream to Fountain Valley. This Sunday, July 15 they’re celebrating National Ice Cream Day by offering 50 cents off a medium or larger cup of Dippin’ Dots.
“The buzz of excitement [about our store] has been incredible,” said Debbie.
The Fountain Valley Dippin’ Dots Store is located on the corner of Talbert and Newhope at 18011 Newhope Street and will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday. The location offers more than two-dozen flavors of Dippin’ Dots ice cream, sherbet, yogurt and flavored ice. In addition, the Fountain Valley store serves floats, shakes, Dippin’ Dots Ice Cream Cakes, Solar Freeze® Parfaits and other Dot Delicacies.
“We are already planning on opening several more stores,” Debbie said. “We look forward to Dippin’ Dots being a huge part of our community and culture and are excited to have a full-service store where we can offer Dippin’ Dots anytime the craving calls!”
In addition to their store, the Teslas provide Dippin’ Dots for fundraising, catering and special events. “We’re excited to spread the word that Dippin’ Dots are Kosher,” Debbie said, making them the perfect treat for Bar Mitzvah’s, Bat Mitzvah’s and any other special occasion.
Dippin’ Dots are tiny, cryogenically frozen beads of ice cream, yogurt, sherbet and flavored ice. Invented in 1988 by microbiologist Curt Jones, Dippin’ Dots offers more than two-dozen different flavors, plus seasonal flavors. The company’s administrative and production headquarters are located in Paducah, Kentucky. Dippin’ Dots are sold in 300 franchised retail locations and thousands of entertainment venues and special events nationwide.
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