How to Photograph Fireworks

For tips on how to photograph all types of fireworks see this great article.

To see why I love sparklers, check out these great Flickr photos.

       

peace, 2008, angel

Red Velvet Cupcakes

I’ve been on a red velvet kick ever since I had the most delicious, moist, divine slice of cake ever at a graduation party last month.  Trying to bake the easy way, I tried this Red Velvet Cake from the Cake Mix Doctor.  It was sufficient, but disappointing.  Then I remembered an episode of Throwdown (with Bobby Flay) where his opponent made these yummy looking red velvet cupcakes topped with a whole ice-cream scoopful of cream cheese icing.  Even though I couldn’t remember who won the Throwdown, I decided that this would be a good place to start.  Overall the cupcakes were very yummy and I really liked the icing, although there were a couple of comments that it may have been too sweet.  And even though I really liked these cupcakes, they still weren’t my favorite (a la Johnny Depp in Chocolat).  Anyway, today I’m going to try this recipe for our 3rd of July celebration.  Festive, no?

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It’s not too late…

…to throw a fab 4th of July party.

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Cookies for the 4th

If you have the time or inclination, try your hand at making these fun cookies from Miss Martha Stewart.