Articles tagged: cupcakes

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Jefferson Market and Cakery - feed a sweet tooth for $5 or less

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Posted: May 10, 2013

Sometimes one just requires a bit of comfort and a little something delicious. For less than $5 per person, I was able to enjoy a gorgeous Red Velvet cupcake plus a cup of coffee: $1.75 for the former, $2 for the latter (a small one). Rich frosting, tender cake... a lovely snack. Read more »

recipe: Tangerine chocolate chip muffins are tender and flavorful

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Posted: Apr 03, 2013

A friend of mine was recently given the generous gift of a case of tangerines. He very kindly shared the wealth, and handed me a bag of beautiful, fragrant fruits. Well, sure, I could've just ... Read more »

food & grocery: Sweet Beginnings fundraiser for Perry Nursery School includes cake and cupcake contest

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Posted: Apr 02, 2013

Raffles! Food! Music! Contests! Fun! Where can you find all of this? At "Sweet Beginnings," the fabulous annual fundraiser for Perry Nursery School, which serves at-risk children. Perry "prepares... children for future academic and social ... Read more »

food & grocery: Vegan red velvet cupcakes are perfect for your valentine

Posted: Feb 06, 2013

These red velvet cupcakes are addictive, so please consider yourself warned. Personally, I find it nearly impossible to eat only one of these exquisite cupcakes at a time, no matter how hard I try. They ... Read more »

DEXTER PATCH: Dexter Township installs 16 disaster warning sirens

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Posted: Dec 18, 2012

Workers began installing 16 disaster warning sirens Friday in Dexter Township to help warn residents of natural disasters and emergencies, the Dexter Patch reported. Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Glee Cake & Pastry - satisfy your sweet tooth for less than $5

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Posted: Dec 07, 2012

My boyfriend, Craig, and I took a trip out to Chelsea last Saturday to putter around, to see the Christmas-y sites, and to revel in small-town friendliness, quaintness and charm. And a highlight of our ... Read more »

Saline Reporter: New Saline mayor looks forward to leading council

Posted: Nov 19, 2012

Now that Saline voters have elected Brian Marl to be the new mayor, Marl told the Saline Reporter he is excited and is preparing for his new position. Read more »

Recipe: Sour Cream Chocolate Cupcakes for National Cupcake Day

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Posted: Oct 18, 2012

Cupcakes are so 2010. Both Rachael Ray and NPR have declared that the cupcake trend is over and announced that pie was the next big thing. But are there 24-hour pie ATMs? I don't think ... Read more »

recipe: Vegan vanilla cupcakes topped with fresh raspberries are perfect for summer celebrating

Posted: Aug 08, 2012

I decided to become vegan about three years ago. It was a gradual transition from a semi-vegetarian lifestyle, and my husband was surprisingly supportive. But our kids were much more resistant. In fairness, it can ... Read more »

recipe: Gluten free chocolate streusel cupcakes - a hint of salt to complement the sweet

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Posted: Apr 26, 2012

Gluten-free products ain't what they used to be!  In the not so olden days, these items were fair-to-poor approximations of foods that those who can't eat gluten would endure simply to have some form of ... Read more »

food & grocery: Frugal Friday at Cafe Ollie - delicious Michigan-made options abound

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Posted: Apr 06, 2012

I've had the great good fortune to visit Cafe Ollie twice recently — once with my very dear friend Sarah, and once with Jeremy and his best buddy, Mitch. Since the restaurant is so warm and ... Read more »

Recipe: Rocco DiSpirito says have your cake and eat it too

Posted: Oct 09, 2011

I have joined the cupcake craze. Except that I don't want the calories, carbs and fat that come with these yummy delights. So I shrunk my cupcakes — not their size, but their fattening ingredients. Read more »

recipe: Fluffernutter cupcakes combine marshmallow and peanut butter flavors of famous sandwich

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Posted: Oct 05, 2011

This Saturday is National Fluffernutter Day. I've never been a fan of the famous sandwich, I have to admit; so I determined to make a treat that honored the coupling of peanut butter and marshmallow, ... Read more »

Recipe: Carrot cupcakes or carrot muffins, either way they will knock your socks off

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Posted: Aug 02, 2011

I know, I know, the cupcake is so 2010. Apparently, cupcakes are out and pies are in. Maybe the flaming cupcake and cupcake fondue are out, but take a classic, never-go-out-of-style food like carrot cake and ... Read more »

Food & Drink: A frugal Friday at The Cupcake Station

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Posted: Jul 08, 2011

It's Frugal Floozie Friday again, and this is Part 2 of my adventures with my BFF Wendy and her daughter Alison. Last week's episode featured a lovely dinner at Jerusalem Garden; this week, we'll continue ... Read more »