oh my

I really want a cupcake.

From Trophy, of course, cause they're the best
{except for the ones my philosopher bakes}
wink, wink

Also, how did I miss the Trophy-Cakespy conversion of sweetness???
It was this May. This last May. All month.
Yum. Cupcake + Unicorn + Sprinkles + rainbow = Delicious.
Or so I imagine. Clearly I didn't indulge enough this last May.

Speaking of, I recently struck *sugar* trolling through the archives.
First came this delightful gem of hilarity: the little debbie death match.


Then I found a real treat: 50 ways to kill a twinkie.


Finally, I came across one of my all-time favorite cakespy posts:
how (not) to ship a cupcake

cakespy!

{click to enlarge the cuppie goodness!}

One of the great things about living in Seattle is getting to see Jessie Oleson's art around town. Cute watercolor paintings of cuppies in action, robots, ice cream cones and so forth just make my day. I know what you're thinking. "Didn't you just get through raving about all the sweet treats you like more than cupcakes??" Yes. It is true. There are things I like to eat more than cupcakes. But it is tough to pull off a painting of tiramisu visiting the space needle (unless you count the tiramisu riding around in my love handles). I think my favorite cakespy image is the spoof of Andy Warhol and his tomato soup piece. The hair just kills me! But they're all pretty awesome.

mmmm... butternut squash.

For lunch today the philosopher and I had butternut squash ravioli from Seattle's own cucina fresca. This ravioli is my absolute favorite pasta - and believe me, it has stiff competition! It is not always available though so it is a real treat when I can get it.

If we hadn't found cucina ravioli yesterday,
I would have made tortellini and vegetable soup for lunch.
Actually, that is a total lie. I am lazy and I don't cook. Neither does Luke.
We eat the same thing pretty much every day: burritos.
For lunch and dinner. No joke. {Today's lunch is a BIG treat.}
And, since we buy all the ingredients in bulk,
they average about $1.50 each.
{With dinner we usually eat salad too.}

Still, this recipe for tortellini and veggie soup sounds really good.
And easy. Maybe we'll try it some time.

1 package fresh tortellini
6-8 cups vegetable broth
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 can petite diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 package frozen chopped spinach or 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
1 zucchini squash diced
1/2 onion diced
1 clove garlic, minced
parmesan cheese, grated for the top
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1 tbsp dried or fresh parsley
1 tsp dried bay leaf, chopped or 1-2 leaves
1/2 tsp basil
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp oregano

directions
In a large pot add broth and herbs. Bring to a boil. Add all vegetables and leave on medium to medium-high heat until carrots are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add tortellini and cook for another 7-8 minutes. Grate parmesan cheese on top of each serving.

*serve with bread from the Essential Baking Co.