2 posts tagged “baking”

Yesterday, I took homemade cupcakes into school for Josiah's 8th birthday. This was my first time. Every other school the kids have ever gone to have had strict rules for birthday snacks. No homebaked or bakery items, must be individually packaged and have ingredient list due to possible allergies. Sure, it took less effort from me, but it's just not the same bringing in a couple of boxes of twinkies instead of some homemade cupcakes. I have fond memories of watching my mom in the kitchen, the night before my birthday making cupcakes. There was something so wonderful about carrying that box full of cupcakes into your class, knowing that everyone else in your class would hurry over to see the goodies you had brought in.

A side note, I was amazed at what a little bit of candy sprinkles do for a horrible frosting job. Who knew cupcakes were so difficult to frost? Although, I guess it could just be me.

Or woman...whatever. Today's experimental pear recipe was for Bartlett Pear Muffins.

The recipe made a dozen. I didn't have any nuts either. The kids don't really like nuts in their cookies or breads anyway. I slathered 'em with butter and the kids had them for dessert with a nice cold glass of milk. They were a little bland in my opinion. I think I'll add cinnamon and sprinkle some sugar on top before I bake them next time I make them. Considering I still have about 15 lbs of pears left, I think I'll be making this again.