Cupcakes

It seems as though the cupcake craze is here to stay. Every year we keep finding out the “next” kale, or kimchee, or cauliflower carb, but for the past decade or so the “new” cupcakes are, well, cupcakes.

Publix has been in the news for a very strange reason.

When I first saw the trailer of Moana, an animated Disney musical set in the Pacific Islands, I was immediately interested in the film. Watching the titular lead character sail across the open ocean with a pet chicken by her side, battling deep-sea creatures and facing impossible odds, I knew this would be a Disney movie I could get on board with. It’s not a romantic film centered around true love’s first kiss with Prince Charming.

Everyone has their own opinion to the kind of cupcake they prefer, but did you know that many believe there is proper cupcake etiquette on how to eat it? I mean a cupcake is just a cupcake, right? Nope. According to the majority of mini cake aficionados, a cupcake is only as good as your eating method. Not only that, but did you know how you dive into your cupcake can say a lot about your personality? So... how do you cupcake?

Method #1 The Traditionalist (cake on bottom, icing on top)

No need to light the grill for these patties. I'm guessing you probably wouldn't believe me if I told you these sliders weren't hamburgers at all but actually sweet cupcakes, would you? Well believe it! For all the grill pros and hamburger lovers in your life, make all their birthday wishes and dreams come true -- blowing out the candle atop a big birthday brownie burger cupcake.

The peanut butter and jelly sandwich is basically love squished between two pieces of bread. There is no sandwich more perfect. I bet if you close your eyes and think back to your favorite childhood lunch, it probably has peanut butter and jelly in it -- I know mine does! Growing up every summer my family and I went to the beach on my birthday. Among the packed lunch selections were turkey, ham, and PB & J. This was always an easy decision -- hands down, peanut butter and jelly (hold the sand). For all of you PB & J lovers out there, these 6 twists are just for you!

Over the weekend, the Easter bunny left sugar-filled baskets with enough sweets to last until next year. With candy running out of your bunny ears, you're probably thinking... what am I going to do with all of this leftover candy?! I'm sure if you asked the kids what they would do, they'd have an answer that would satisfy their sweetest tooth. In attempt to avoid a candy binge, here are 10 ways to transform leftover Easter candy into something just as sweet.

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Glitz, glam, and good food -- This Sunday, we're hosting our annual Academy Awards show viewing party in honor of the Oscars. You know what that means, it's time to break down the party menu. But first, find out which Oscar Nominated film you are by taking the quiz below!

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Who's ready for the The Oscars? Now that we know what we're serving up for our viewing party, we are! If you're looking for the perfect themed dessert to make your guests feel like red carpet royalty, we've got you covered. These cupcakes look so elegant but are really easy to put together.

Ingredients:

-1 dozen unfrosted cupcakes

-Vanilla frosting

-Gold and clear sprinkles

-3-4 pre-made pie crusts

-Egg whites from 2-3 large eggs