Let Them Eat Cake

Happy National Cupcake Day!  Here are some truly delicious cupcake creations for you to enjoy...

 

 

Cupcake wedding "cake"

Cupcake "burgers", too cute!

Tower 'o cupcakes?  Yes please!

Pacman Cupcakes, sweet

 

I heart cupcakes

Summer Treats: Strawberry Lemonade

How good does this look?!  I love how summery and refreshing this is, perfect for a summer day or night. Yummm...

Pic:Pinterest, recipe via s and o productions

{Strawberry Lemonade}

ingredients

- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
- 1 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
- 1 cup lemon juice (4 to 5 lemons)

directions

1. In a small saucepan combine 1 cup of the sugar and 1 cup of the water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.

2. In a blender combine remaining 3 cups water, 1/2 cup sugar, and the strawberries; process until smooth. Transfer to a 2-quart pitcher; add cooled syrup, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Fill pitcher with crushed ice. Makes 8, 8-oz. servings.

3.Make-ahead tip: Prepare lemonade but do not add ice. Cover and chill up to 8 hours. Add ice and serve.

Summer Treats: Blueberry Crisp

Summer is the perfect time for cobblers, pies and crisps.  Fresh fruit is at its best, so why not indulge in something yummy.

Ingredients:
* 4 cups fresh blueberries, washed, drained well
* 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
* 1 tbsp corn starch
* 2 tsp lemon juice
* 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
* 1/2 tsp cinnamon
* 1/3 cup flour
* 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
* pinch of salt
* 1/2 stick softened butter (4 tbsp)
Preparation:
1. In a bowl combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, corn starch, and lemon juice, and mix to combine evenly. Pour into a lightly buttered baking dish.
2. In the same bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, oats, salt, and butter. Stir with a fork until the mixture is crumbly and evenly blended. Spread the mixture over the berries and bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 minutes. Let cool to warm before serving.