Tilly's birthday in June

A various number of reasons why I couldn't post photos back in mid-June when Tilly's birthday actually happened. But anyway, here we go:

Last year I was inspired by this. I think they are always at the cutting edge of creative inspiration and I was completely inspired. I knew Tilly would love a cupcake birthday party so while I was in Australia, several months before her birthday, I bought packets of cake decorations in anticipation of the big event. I wanted Tilly to have a birthday she would remember, simple but memorable. And I think we pulled it off.

The night before I prepared about 30 cupcakes using this recipe. I have vegan friends. That is to say, one vegan friend with one vegan daughter who happens to be one of Tilly's best friends. Therefore the whole vegan issue becomes a bit important. More on the vegan thing later. I was thinking this morning to do a series on some of my vegan recipes. Simply because a) everyone is doing 'series posts' these days and b) I think it's a worthy topic. This recipe is gold. It never fails and it makes a gazillion cupcakes. Case in point I made some for church this morning and being vegan it cost a few bucks, if that. No butter, eggs or milk - all expensive here. But being an American recipe it has way too much sugar in it. I cut it back by nearly half. Even then I think it's a lot. But it's really great. American recipes are great - unpretentious and easy to follow.

So, some simple coloured icing to go on the top, plus the decorations. The girls had a blast!! Look at the end result!!