Champagne Cupcakes

It's hard to believe that another year is coming to an end.  I can't think of any better way to ring in the new year than with a glass of champagne.  This year, I decided to take it one step further and make some champagne cupcakes to enjoy while celebrating.  I hope you all have a very Happy New Year and I look forward to sharing more recipes with you in the new year!

Penne al Salmone Affumicato (Smoked Salmon Pasta)

 

One of the things I love about visiting my family in Italy is getting to enjoy all the wonderful seafood that is available since they live right on the Italian Riviera.  A few years back on one of my previous trips to Italy, one of my aunts made this dish for me and it quickly became one of my favorites.  It is so simple to make and tastes amazing! 

Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake

It's hard to believe that I am already half way through my first semester of Pharmacy school!  It's amazing how fast times flies.  It seems like just a few weeks ago I moved to Oregon and it was nice and sunny, but fall is here and the rain is already starting.  Between the cold weather and my need for caffeine, I've had a few pumpkin spice lattes already this month, which inspired me to try making another pumpkin spice latte cheesecake after my not so perfect attempt last year (lets just say that when making a cheesecake, you need to make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature).  I found this yummy recipe last year on one of my favorite blogs called Sprinkle Bakes.

Red Velvet Cupcakes

 

After going almost two months without posting, I'm finally back!  I've been very busy these past few months as most of you know.  I moved to Oregon for Pharmacy School and since school has started I've had no free time at all.  But after passing my first exam, I finally found some time to get back in the kitchen and bake just in time for a friends birthday.  I decided to make these yummy red velvet cupcakes for her and they definitely did not disappoint!

Macedonia (Fruit Salad)

Here is a refreshing recipe just in time for your 4th of July weekend!  This is a very simple recipe and you can really put anything you want in it (I decided to stick with red, white, and blue fruit).  When I was in Italy one of my cousins made it the same way I did here but also added kiwi and raspberries.  No matter what way you decide to make it, it is sure to be a hit!