141.0…Valentine’s Day Cupcakes

It’s no secret that I love cupcakes.
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When my daughter asked for cupcakes, I thought that would be the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.  I used the Pioneer Woman’s recipe for yellow cupcakes and my favorite buttercream icing recipe.
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Buttercream Icing (enough for 12 cupcakes)
Printable Recipe
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar (approx. 1lb.)
1-2 Tbsp milk or water
Cream butter and shortening with a mixer. Add vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, beating on medium speed. When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk or water as needed and beat at medium speed until ready to use.
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Last night’s dinner was the last of the Baked Southwestern Chicken Breast Rolls and Poblano Rice:
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I stayed up too late watching The Grammy’s last night. I actually thought it was boring this year…..maybe it was just me.
Hubby took the kiddos to school this morning. I grabbed a quick breakfast of Cinnamon Burst Cheerios with almond milk and a side of strawberries.
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I hit the treadmill for today’s half marathon training: 3 miles. I then went to Cardio Muscle class for some weights action. Need to burn as many calories as possible because I plan to do some damage tonight at dinner. :)
My husband is extremely romantic and generous. Not only is he taking me to dinner tonight but he also took me to lunch AND a movie! We went to Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza for lunch. We split the Chopped Chicken Salad:
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I have a love affair with this salad. The dressing is so good. The chicken is cooked so perfectly and the tomatoes and basil complement everything perfectly. We get the sun-dried tomatoes on the side because the hubby doesn’t like them. Good! More for me!
We also split the Caprese Pizza:
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I ate half and my husband ate the other half…and I was still hungry. I am an animal.
We went to the movie theater and I grabbed a latte to fill the void of more food. It actually worked a little bit. :) We saw The King’s Speech….great movie!
Tonight we are going to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for Valentine’s Day dinner. I’m sure it will be a madhouse but I’m excited. If I were on death row and had to choose a last meal…it would be a steak dinner from Ruth’s Chris. Enough said.
Have you seen The King’s Speech? Thoughts?
What movie(s) have you seen lately or want to see?

Comments

  1. I love cupcakes! Those look amazing and you can never go wrong with a recipe from the Pioneer Woman!

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  2. Oh my I am impressed with your cupcakes! They look so professional - great job!

    Enjoy your Valentine's Day dinner. Can't wait to see what you eat. :-)

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  3. I couldn't really get into the grammy's this year either. oh well! Maybe next time!

    Happy Valentines Day!

    xoxo
    Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

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  4. I would say that your V-day cupackes are much more decedent than mone :) Happy Valentines!

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  5. I have to try that salad now, thanks for the rec.

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  6. I looooove the look of that pizza! don't you love the feeling of gettin' the burn on before a big night when you know you'll do serious damage? ;)

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  7. Those cupcakes are SO pro - wow! Nice job - i'll have to try this recipe!! I haven't seen that movie but my mom and some friends say it's AWESOME!

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  8. Oooh!!! Cupcakes!! Yes please :) They look sooo yummy

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  9. Oh, your cupcakes have my mouth watering!
    We saw the King's Speech for Valentine's Day (on Friday) and LOVED it. So well acted! I love how it's not your typical movie plot, but you get so involved in the characters and who they are. So good.

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  10. Wow! Lovely cupcakes, looks very cute.

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  11. I'm looking forward to hearing about your dinner at Ruth's Chris!

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  12. Cupcakes rival any I've seen!!! Gorgeous, like you!!!

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  13. Love the cupcakes, they are adorable and I bet they were yummy! :)

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