When I'm not doing my day job of managing Creative Loafing's website, this is what I do...
... day dream and sketch out my cupcake designs. Our editor Carlton found these sketches on my desk and called me the dorkiest person ever. (Thanks for that.)
Well, the sketch turned into this:
These turned out to be a hit with co-workers, so I can say it all comes down to good planning. So there. (I decided to go with the flat-top frosting, nix the sprinkles, and add a strawberry.) For the recipe for these pistachio cupcakes with strawberry buttercream, click here.