A post for Amber, Sarah, Katie, and possibly Catherine. To be ignored by non-foodie vampire haters. 

Today, we are discussing the teenage vampire novel, Twilight, in bookgroup. I, clearly possessed by the spirit of my mother, decided a themed treat was in order. I give you:

Red Velvet Cupcakes. 

These turned out well, and I am proud of their realistic bloodiness. We baked them with our friend Jessie and her daughter Flora, but I frosted them today alone, while Graham napped, fearing the results of the sugar rush that would follow his "participation." Note: reddening up a cake takes A LOT of food color.