Tribute to the Cupcake Diva

Just a little add on, after being so inspired by everyone this morning. I tidied my house today and actually took out some time to bake; I have to say that this is Miss Helen's influence; I have never been more inspired to make cupcakes in my life than after experience her amazing talent and culinery skills in perfecting this little artform. Mine are nowhere near as pretty, but after following her recipe, they actually TASTED like hers! I was estatic. I made a simpler version of her raspberry and white choc cupcakes, today, after overeating the first version and feeling sick.... :o( What can I say? They are just too darn good.

We also had Chicken Rice paper rolls tonight for dinner - another idea gleaned from Helen's collection. Before that I didn't even know what a rice paper roll was. hehe

So Miss Helly, I just had to thank you personally for a menu that would not have existed if it wasn't for you! I thought of you often as I dipped in my sweet chilli sauce and nibbled on my pink iced cupcake! hehe Thank you for your domestic diva inspiration; you have worked a small miracle getting me inspired to cook when it wasn't absolutely mandatory. I am definately rediscovering my inner chef! Luvya babe xox