Cream Cheese Frosting

A favorite cupcake of mine is the red velvet cupcake.  We also feature them at my bakery, The Bread and Cheese Cupboard.  By the way, I am proud to announce that we were recognized as Best of the Shore in South Jersey Magazine for best breakfast.  Let’s get back to the topic of this post.  A red velvet cupcake is traditionally topped with cream cheese frosting.  Here’s a good recipe for this delicious, creamy frosting.  It is also great on carrot or pumpkin spice cupcakes as well.  The possibilities are endless!

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 package cream cheese (8oz.), 1 stick unsalted butter (softened), 1 box powdered sugar (16oz.), 2-3 tablespoons milk, 1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Combine cream cheese and butter in bowl using a hand mixer until light and fluffy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar and 2 tbsp of milk and beat until smooth.  Add the vanilla extract.  Add more milk if you think the frosting is too thick.

The Perfect Beach Day

If you are ever in Stone Harbor, New Jersey on a Tuesday, here is my plan for the perfect day.  This just happens to be a recap of my day off on Tuesday.  Of course, you need to start your day at the Bread and Cheese Cupboard.  I happened to start my day with a blueberry scone and a cup of coffee.  Then I walked around town to do a little morning window shopping.  I went to the beach around noon to sit and relax.  I met a few friends so I could catch up on all the latest gossip.  Around 2:30, we decided to go for a long beach walk.  With my feet splashing through the shallow water, I was at peace with the world.  After we returned from our walk, it was time to leave the beach.  I went back home to grab a refreshment and sit by the pool and unwind.  I took a quick dip and then read my book for a little while.  Around 7:45, I met up with my friend Tara for dinner at Marabella’s Family Restaurant.  They are celebrating their 40th season this year and make old world Italian dishes to satisfy the tastebuds.  In fact, Dr. Oz happens to think so as well since he ate there this past Memorial Day Weekend.  After dinner, we headed over to the Windrift for Wing Night.  I checked out the newly renovated space and I was amazed.  The Windrift has transitioned itself from a beach bar into an upscale beach lounge.  It was the perfect end to a wonderful day.  There is nothing better than sipping a beer with the ocean breeze surrounding you.Image