Welcome to the HOUSEPITALITIES blog. A site where fun, food and festivities can inspire even those without an ounce of Martha Stewart in their DNA. I’m so excited to debut this blog, as it’s been in the works for months…years!
Being a wedding planner and party planner gives me the inside track into so many great ideas, tips, and tricks on how to throw a fabulous bash. I’m a self-taught cook with simple but tasty ways to wow the taste buds of your family and friends and keep them coming back for more. And, well, I’m a magnet for all things fabulous! So, stick around for the party.
I’m incredibly excited to start this wonderful ride and hope you’ll share your party planning tips, recipes and all things that make your life more fabulous! Send them my way at housepitalities@gmail.com I’d love to hear about your savvy soirees, delectable edibles and fantastic finds!
Here to find the recipe for the Pumpkin Cupcakes and Spider Cider featured on WXYZ-Channel 7 this morning (Sunday)....See below.... More posts to come!
Pumpkin Cupcake Recipe
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, sift before measuring
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten until frothy
• 1 cup mashed cooked or canned pumpkin
• 3/4 cup milk
• 3/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Preparation:
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a bowl. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs. Blend in mashed pumpkin. Stir in the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the milk, blending until batter is smooth after each addition; stir in chopped walnuts or pecans. Spoon batter into well-greased and floured or paper-lined muffin pan cups. Fill about 2/3 full. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes. During the last 5 minutes lay marshmallow on top of cupcake and allow it melt under the broiler. Watch closely. Makes about 24 cupcakes.
Spider-Cider Punch
• 1 gallon apple cider, chilled
• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 bottle of Ginger Ale
• Garnish with lemons, limes and apples
***Spike with dark rum or Jack Daniels for an adult version!
3 comments:
How fun to be your first comment! I saw Jessica put out an announcement on #fb about your new blog and I just had to check it out. Your design is SO pretty. I can't wait to see more. All your topics look very interesting and fun. Have fun posting and I'll check back often to see what you're up too. BTW, The Frilly Coconut (Jessica) designed my site too. Don't you just love her? I paint custom tiles to match peoples blog buttons and blog headers. Yours would make an adorable custom tile/trivet :) Just sayin' Best of luck with your new baby (blog) !
Renee
Renee
I also found you because of Jessica's fb announcement. I love the idea for your blog and will try the pumpkin cupcake recipe. Do you have a facebook page for your blog? It seems like that is the best way for me to remember to check back with blogs is when updates show up on my wall. :)
I saw your show on Sunday morning about Halloween party ideas - Great ideas! You mentioned a S'more Cupcake. I am wondering if your recipe is available online anywhere or if you would be able to post it on your site?
Thanks,
Kristy
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