Comments on: Lemon Cupcakes with Bitters, Sorrel, and Toasted Meringue http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/ Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 16 May 2008 16:12:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Debbie http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109453 Debbie Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:09:08 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109453 These cupcakes look divine! These cupcakes look divine!

]]> By: Sandra Vahtel http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109630 Sandra Vahtel Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:51:54 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109630 I'm definitely trying these. Awesome. I’m definitely trying these. Awesome.

]]> By: A Baker in Brooklyn http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109961 A Baker in Brooklyn Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:07:28 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109961 My mouth waters at the idea of these. I'd never have thought to bake with bitters. I wonder if the flavor holds up through cooking, though. One way to find out... My mouth waters at the idea of these. I’d never have thought to bake with bitters. I wonder if the flavor holds up through cooking, though. One way to find out…

]]> By: Cakespy http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109971 Cakespy Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:18:46 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109971 I am intrigued by the addition of bitters! I wonder if it makes these the equivalent of drinks with bitters, which I often consider "sipping" drinks...maybe this is a tiny-bite-at-a-time cupcake? I am intrigued by the addition of bitters! I wonder if it makes these the equivalent of drinks with bitters, which I often consider “sipping” drinks…maybe this is a tiny-bite-at-a-time cupcake?

]]> By: Rachel http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109975 Rachel Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:22:30 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-109975 Those look really elegant. I am not a big lemon fan but sometimes a "lemon cake" is a great way to end a meal. I may make these for my sister. Thanks! Those look really elegant. I am not a big lemon fan but sometimes a “lemon cake” is a great way to end a meal. I may make these for my sister. Thanks!

]]> By: Barbi http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110006 Barbi Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:31:36 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110006 OMG...just when you think you have seen it all! These are for us sweet drink lovers! :) OMG…just when you think you have seen it all! These are for us sweet drink lovers! :)

]]> By: Michelle http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110029 Michelle Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:15:34 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110029 Lemon cupcakes are my absolute favorite! P.S. I love your Bake and Destroy shirt, I can't wait to get one! :o) Lemon cupcakes are my absolute favorite!

P.S. I love your Bake and Destroy shirt, I can’t wait to get one! :o)

]]> By: Hillary http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110036 Hillary Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:35:55 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110036 You have just turned my favorite pie into a cupcake...I love you! You have just turned my favorite pie into a cupcake…I love you!

]]> By: AsteroidE3 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110071 AsteroidE3 Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:59:42 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110071 Chockylit, Where in the world do you find time to bake, take care of your baby and work?! This is always the first thing that comes to mind when I read your blog. I'm a new mother as well, just returned to work a month ago, love to cook...but have a hard time juggling everything. Really...I just wanted to know how you time manage. Honest question, because I'm coming to a point where I feel a little desperate trying to to juggle everything at once. Anyways, love your blog. Chockylit,

Where in the world do you find time to bake, take care of your baby and work?!

This is always the first thing that comes to mind when I read your blog. I’m a new mother as well, just returned to work a month ago, love to cook…but have a hard time juggling everything.

Really…I just wanted to know how you time manage. Honest question, because I’m coming to a point where I feel a little desperate trying to to juggle everything at once.

Anyways, love your blog.

]]> By: Susan from Food Blogga http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110151 Susan from Food Blogga Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:47:12 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110151 How intriguing. I love sorrel in salads and as a sauce on seafood or vegetables. But in cupcakes? I never would have thought. After seeing these beauties, I'm thinking... Mmmmm...sorrel in cupcakes. :) How intriguing. I love sorrel in salads and as a sauce on seafood or vegetables. But in cupcakes? I never would have thought. After seeing these beauties, I’m thinking… Mmmmm…sorrel in cupcakes. :)

]]> By: Tartelette http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110598 Tartelette Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:23:42 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-110598 The combination of flavors is as stunning as the pictures! If my plate was not already full with projects,I'd run and make these just to try but I can see how bitters and lemon would work beautifully together! The combination of flavors is as stunning as the pictures! If my plate was not already full with projects,I’d run and make these just to try but I can see how bitters and lemon would work beautifully together!

]]> By: Sues http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-112116 Sues Thu, 10 Jan 2008 20:20:05 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-112116 Wow, these look really good and unique. So glad I found your blog...cupcakes are my obsession :) Wow, these look really good and unique. So glad I found your blog…cupcakes are my obsession :)

]]> By: carrie http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-113878 carrie Sat, 12 Jan 2008 21:10:35 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-113878 I have the same question. Work, baby, and cupcakes? How is it done?? I have the same question. Work, baby, and cupcakes? How is it done??

]]> By: Pomegranate http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-114660 Pomegranate Sun, 13 Jan 2008 16:53:18 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-114660 Hmm.. interesting combination.. i'll try them soon. Hmm.. interesting combination.. i’ll try them soon.

]]> By: Caitlin http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-118811 Caitlin Sat, 19 Jan 2008 06:32:40 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-118811 Ok, so this is probably a completely crazy question, but do you think there's any hope for a lemon cupcake with your salted carmel buttercream frosting? I really love the S.C. frosting, but would like to pair it with something besides vanilla or chocolate, and have been trying to think of a unique flavor to pair it with. I'm a little too afraid to try it though... Ok, so this is probably a completely crazy question, but do you think there’s any hope for a lemon cupcake with your salted carmel buttercream frosting? I really love the S.C. frosting, but would like to pair it with something besides vanilla or chocolate, and have been trying to think of a unique flavor to pair it with. I’m a little too afraid to try it though…

]]> By: Lance J. Mayhew http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-120773 Lance J. Mayhew Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:37:20 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-120773 Wow, these cupcakes look delicious. I might have to trade you Manhattans for cupcakes. Wow, these cupcakes look delicious. I might have to trade you Manhattans for cupcakes.

]]> By: Anna http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-136039 Anna Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:43:08 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-136039 Uh, Woa. These look amazing. I'm going to have to try these for Valentines Day. Ok, now I'm drooling. Uh, Woa. These look amazing. I’m going to have to try these for Valentines Day. Ok, now I’m drooling.

]]> By: dolally http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165422 dolally Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:23:49 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165422 I'm so excited to try the meringue topping tonight. But, please can somebody tell me what sorrel is? I only know of it as a mild natural laxative. help! I’m so excited to try the meringue topping tonight. But, please can somebody tell me what sorrel is? I only know of it as a mild natural laxative. help!

]]> By: chockylit http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165426 chockylit Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:29:03 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165426 Its a herb and a laxative - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorrel Its a herb and a laxative - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorrel

]]> By: dolally http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165456 dolally Wed, 12 Mar 2008 20:28:33 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165456 Thanks for your super quick answer. Can the meringue be made without the sorrel and bitters? I'm SO amateur, these probably sound like silly questions. Thanks for your super quick answer. Can the meringue be made without the sorrel and bitters? I’m SO amateur, these probably sound like silly questions.

]]> By: chockylit http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165474 chockylit Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:01:20 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165474 Definitely... Just omit. There should be enough sugar to make it sweet enough with just the half cup. Definitely… Just omit. There should be enough sugar to make it sweet enough with just the half cup.

]]> By: dolally http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165517 dolally Wed, 12 Mar 2008 21:53:11 +0000 http://cupcakeblog.com/index.php/2008/01/lemon-cupcakes-with-bitters-sorrel-and-toasted-meringue/#comment-165517 thank you so much. i'm going to give it a go tonight. thank you so much. i’m going to give it a go tonight.

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