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This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to the winner Joni T #10!
When I want to relax, I bake. I started baking with my mom when I was a child and it’s been a hobby of mine for many years. I’m definitely not Martha Stewart but I enjoy baking everything from cakes and pies to breads and scones from scratch.
A couple of weeks ago, I had an opportunity to participate in an online chat with What’s New Cupcake authors Karen Tack and Alan Richardson. The book takes the art of cupcake decorating to a new level. The book solely focuses on decorating (as opposed to recipes) and includes numerous EZ decorating ideas (few ingredients + simple techniques) in each chapter. When you look at the photographs in this book, it’s difficult to believe these cupcakes are edible. Some of my favorites include Stuffed Turkeys (you’ve got to see them to believe this), Indian Corn, An Apple a Day, Robocup, Chinese Takeout and Hold the Anchovies (in the shape of a pizza). If you’re entertaining, you’ll find plenty of holiday-themed cupcake ideas that would make lovely centerpieces.
Some of the tips Karen and Alan shared include tinting your own sugar or coconut with McCormick’s Food Colors, substituting almond, coffee or soda extract for vanilla extract to give your cupcakes a unique taste, or giving your cupcakes a “boost” with buttermilk. I also like their idea to have a cupcake decorating party for kids. You can simply pre-bake cupcakes, then set up stations with frosting, sprinkles, etc.
For more cupcake decorating ideas, check out McCormick’s DIY section.
Win It!!! One of you will win a DIY toolkit (ARV $150) which includes everything shown in the picture (perfect for cupcake decorating!). Simply leave me a comment with a recipe you liked from the site. Comments will close on June 7, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn. Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.
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No compensation was received for this post. I attended a web chat and received a copy of the book, courtesy of the company.
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I would like to try their Touchdown Chili and Dessert Confetti Bites
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The Lemon Rosemary Pound Cake sounds really yummy.
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I love the Chinese Take Out Cupcakes
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I got hungry just looking at all the wonderful recipes and ideas. I love to bake and sweets are at the top of the list, followed closely by bread. Thanks for introducing me to a great website.
OMG I want to so do the corn on the cob
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Red Velvet Cheesecake
I LOVE the corn on the cob ones~ They are adorable!!
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The recipe I would most like to try is the Easy Layered Salad, yum!
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i really like the corn on the cob cupcake recipe and its great that they show you on the video how to do it!
I’d like to try the Easier Than Apple Pie recipe
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the chili sounds fantastic!
I would like to try the Springtime Frittata ~ sounds like something I could do!
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I am a FREAK for Red Velvet Cake, I am known for mine. The Red Velvet Cheesecake appeals to me.
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I would love to try the Hold the Anchovies because my son is wanting a pizza theme for his upcoming birthday.
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I’d love to try the Lemon Rosemary Pound Cake. I love anything with lemons in it!!
I like the Apple cupcakes
I’d like to try making the Lemon Rosemary Poundcake!
I like the corn on the cob cupcakes
Definitely the Red Velvet Cheesecake. Even the name sounds delicious.
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I like the Beer Can Chicken. It sounded like fun to make, as well as, delicious.
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I want to make Field Greens with Oranges, Strawberries and Vanilla Vinaigrette
Red Velvet Cheesecake
The Summertime Slaw recipe looks yummy. What a neat website McCormick has!
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The Lemon Rosemary Pound Cake sounds really yummy
The Vanilla Cardamom Whoopie Pies! Holy hannah they look delicious!!!
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Id like the Easier than Apple Pie.
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the corn on the cob ones would be so cute for a 4th of july picnic
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I love their Chick and Bunny cupcakes.
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I would like to try the Summer Fruit Tart recipie!
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I love those corn-on-the-cob cakes, they looks so cute and I would love to try them.
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I like the corn on the cob cupcakes..so cute!
Oh wow, this is right up my alley, the layered simple salad looks good.
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I liked the teriyaki salmon.
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The Pizza Turkey Burger recipe looks good.
Mmmm the Easy Lemon Mousse sounds so light and fresh and cool!
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The Cinnamon Sticky Buns look great.
i’d love to try the easier than apple pie recipe. yummy!
I am dying to try the Pumpkin Cupcakes-so cute!
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OMG>>>>Red Velvet Cheesecake!!!!!!!!!!!! That would be sooooo yummy!
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I would try the Pizza Turkey Burger.
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i have never thought of colored icecubes! i am so doing that!
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The Chinese Take Out Cupcakes are fabulously creative! My kids would love them.
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The Grilled Rosemary Beef Tenderloin looks good.
I love the corn on the cob cupcakes. They would be perfect for a summer picnic!
Red Velvet Cheesecake! Yum!
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The Raspberry Brownies look yummy
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Summertime slaw sounds so good!
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That corn on the cob is so cute!! I can’t wait to try them!
I am in love with the cupcakes with “vegetables” on top… so funny!
The corn on the cob cupcakes are so cute!
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I would love to make the spaghetti and meatball cupcakes. They looked super adorable…and yummy!
The Red Velvet Chessecake sounds yummy.
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The Very Vanilla Fruit Salad sounds good. debsweeps4@yahoo.com
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I would love to try the Very Vanilla Fruit Salad recipe.
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The Corn on the Cob cupcakes would be a big hit at our summer gatherings! Thanks for the chance!
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Love to try the red velvet cheesecake , two of my loves in one.
I absolutely LOVE all these cupcakes and recipes – the Chocolate Moose is fabulous!
I’d like to try the Mediterranean Veggie Sauté.
I liked the Red Velvet cake. I had one the other day that was delicious.
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Since I’m getting ready to throw a family barbeque, I would love to try out the corn on the cob cupcakes!
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The bunny cupcakes are ridiculously cute
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i like the Red Velvet Cheesecake
I would love to try the White Chicken Chili it sounds so good.
Cinnamon Brownie Cupcakes look great for my family.
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The dog cupcakes were very cute.
chinese take out cupcakes are really neat!
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I liked the Lemon Rosemary Pound Cake recipe, which I’m sure would be a hit with everyone!
Red Velvet Cheesecake sounds decadent.
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I like to try the Pumpkin cupcakes
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would like to try the Red Velvet cheesecake
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red velvet cheesecake awesome!
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I really like the Haunted House.
I would like to try the Red Velvet Cheesecake recipe!
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Love the Corn on the Cob cupcakes, very cute idea for picnics this summer.
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The Raspberry brownies sound awesome!
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ShortCut Paella sounds yummy!
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I would love to make the Lemon Rosemary Pound Cake, thanks!
I like the chick cupcakes!
the Raspberry Brownies sound amazing!
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Chinese Take Out Cupcakes!
Red Velvet Cheesecake, YUM-O!
Red Velvet Cheesecake looks awesome!
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I would love to try to make the corn on the cob cupcakes, how original!
I love the ones that look like corn on the cob! My cousin has actually made those and they look amazing.
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The corn on the cob cupcakes would be so cute for a summer cookout! Love cupcakes! Thanks.
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I would like to make the Almost Homemade Buttercream Frosting .
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Those corn cupcakes look amazing!
I loved the corn on the cob cupcakes. Perfect for an outdoor cookout
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Movie Popcorn cupcakes looks fun!
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I like the Lemon Rosemary Pound Cake recipe.
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