There are few things in life that I love more than Glee, Fox’s hit musical comedy.  While Glee did win a few Emmys last night, I was disappointed that Lea Michele, who stunningly plays the character of Rachel, did not win.  She was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, and I think she should have won, but she is young, and I can root for her for years to come.  Yesterday was her 24th birthday.  I remember where I spent my 24th birthday, and it certainly wasn’t at the Emmys.  But all is well that ends well because guess what she got for her birthday?

Pre-show host Billy Bush presented her with a vegan cupcake in a jar.  And though I would be pretty darn excited about such a gift, this red carpet gal pronounced the gift both “ghetto” and “cool.”

Today’s newsletter from the Vegetarian Times features a vegan Glazed Chocolate-Avocado Cupcake recipe! 
Cupcakes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 avocado, pitted and peeled
1 cup pure maple syrup
3/4 cup plain soymilk
1/3 cup canola oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract Read the rest of this entry »

I am so thrilled to share with you this vegan-friendly satchel from Need Supply Co.  The outside is soft, textured, faux-leather and the inside is cute little pink cupcakes galore.  The purse costs $72 and comes in black and grey.  It also has an adjustable shoulder-strap.  If you choose to visit Need Supply, be prepared to stay a while.  They have lots of great stuff!

Now this is a cupcaking event! They do things big in Texas, especially at Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop in Austin.

Jess Pryles, of Sugadeaux Cupcakes in Melbourne, Australia, will be visiting the Lone Star State this month! Sugadeaux’s motto is, if you’re going to indulge, you should do it properly.

Debating whether to make the trip across town, or across Texas?  Check out Sugar Mama’s ratings on Yelp!  There are a lot of Sugar Mama fanatics out there!  One happy customer wrote, “Sugar Mama’s is a cupcake lover’s dream come true.”  Oh, how sweet.

Sometimes dietary restrictions can make it hard to enjoy the finer things in life…like cupcakes. But in LA, things became just a little bit easier for the dietarily-restricted cupcake lover with the opening of Babycakes earlier this month. This New York transplant serves up the sweets with the health and allergy-conscious in mind – all of their offerings are egg, soy and dairy-free, and many are refined sugar and gluten-free as well. While their ingredients are restricted, their menu has plenty of options. Babycakes features red velvet, vanilla, carrot and chocolate cupcakes along with a plethora of cookies, crumb cakes, muffins and other delicious baked goods.

Just this last Friday, Beverly Hills’ haute-cupcake bakery Sprinkles jumped into the game with the introduction of their vegan and gluten-free red velvet cupcake.  Is this the start of a health-conscious cupcake war in LA?  If so, I can tell you right now: the cupcake lovers will be the winners.

Make your mom smile with delicious made from scratch organic cupcakes to enjoy on her special day! Get a 4 pack for only $11.00 or 1 dozen scrumptious cupcakes for $32.00!!! Place order by May 8th to get this special offer! Pick up to 4 flavors per dozen.

Why their cupcakes are unique…Cupcakes that are “clean” meaning no trans fat, no preservatives, and no artificial ingredients. Made of high quality organic ingredients. Cupcakes for EVERYONE!!! They can accommodate individuals with food allergies. 3 lines of cupcakes are available: organic only, allergy friendly/vegan (no dairy, no eggs),and gluten free. All of their cupcakes are peanut/tree nut free…hooray!

Please visit Green Goodies by Tiffany for more information.

Pink Cupcake Vegan Deodorant Stick 2oz $6.50

Delicious whipped, sugary pink buttercream frosting on top of a fresh-from-the-oven vanilla cupcake. It’s girly, feminine and if you like vanilla, you’ll LOVE this!

This veggie deodorant works by neutralizing odor from perspiration and by destroying microbes with its antiseptic action. It doesn’t interfere with sweating which is a natural cooling process, but it combats and kills odor-causing bacteria! What a sweet treat to your pits!!

This paraben-free, alcohol-free deodorant comes in a practical 2oz stick container. IT WORKS! Free of aluminum or bactericides.

☀ The original “Pink Cupcake” is only found here! ~ Often Imitated, Never Duplicated ☀

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