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Chocolate Cake

Okay, I need to calm down on the food...eating so much of it, that is. People are beginning to think that I am in mourning with all of the black that I have been wearing lately.

The Complete Cupcake
The new year threw it over the edge with these chocolate cupcakes with white chocolate buttercream.  I got the decorative idea from The Complete Cupcake.

They are a combination of from Martha Stewart topped with Food and Wine’s Devil’s Food Cupcakes White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting. Delicious! And when you arrive to the party with these, you are sure to get some "oohs" and "awes." And when people bite into them and roll their eyes, you know they are good!

The Cake Bible
As bakers and foodies it is so hard to resist making and eating so many treats when when people give you amazing gifts like The Cake Bible (thanks Barb!). If you don't have this already, just take a look at the table of contents and you will see what I mean. 

As each year passes, it gets harder and harder to maintain the 'ole physique {chuckle}. I don't know about you, but I just cannot give up my butter and sweets (darn sweet tooth). So instead, how about a little more running or a tweak to the workout regimen for 2011? Let's mix it up a bit and make it a little more interesting...



More Running Antics
Here are just some of the crazy antics on the calendar this year – I can’t wait! This should help with the butter belly. And everyone is welcome to join in on the fun :) Take a look -

• Warrior Dash  An obstacle course described as, "The craziest frickin' day of your life!"
• Ragnar Relay A 200 mile relay running day and night with 11 friends
• Down and Dirty Mud Run A 10K mud run and obstacle course ending in a mud swim
• Spartan Race An 8 mile "primal challenge"which looks like it includes fire

Time to start TRAINING!

And to help in this winter training, my friend and fellow foodie made me the most fabulous knit gloves for my winter running adventures. Thank you #1, @Janis_tester from "Bite Me New England." I absolutely love these and wear them everywhere.

I can't help it - I want to be a spartan or a little muddy warrior this year!  Let’s take on 2011 and get a little nutz!

Love, Butter