A Sweet Proposal.
After 7 years together, Taylor finally found the perfect way to do it.
The fact that he did it on April 1st didn’t occur to him until AFTER the fact. Made it a bit tricky to tell the family as everyone’s first thought was it was all a hoax (wouldn’t that have been cruel).
Taylor woke up at 5:00am this morning and started baking. Mind you I’m the one that usually does the baking – he’s watched me make gobs of cupcakes but has never actually done it himself. 12 dozen later – I think he’s got it down. And he managed to do it quietly AND clean it all up before I even stirred. Granted, they weren’t frosted – but I cut him some slack. :) We frosted them together tonight.
They were the same delicious chocolate recipe that I made him for his birthday… but for the frosting, instead of a vanilla bean, I added a few tablespoons of some Raspberry Sauce (leftovers from a repeat of the delicious Molten Chocolate Cakes, just with raspberry sauce rather than blue/blackberry.) I’m sure some raspberry extract, preserves, or pureed fresh/frozen raspberries would work just as well. Delicious. :) And bite-sized – so 12 dozen of them will probably be gone quicker than we think!
Edited: Obviously I said yes!!!
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finally!!! i am soo happy for you guys! thanks for waking me up too, it was definitely worth it… however, i am a little upset i wasn’t the first to know. love you and miss you tons!
xoxo
Little sis
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Congrats!!
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What a sweetie! Congratulations!
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Congrats Lindsay!
Such a sweet idea!
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CONGRATULATIONS!!! I assume you said yes, since it wasn’t explicitly specified. That would be an amusing (and cruel) joke to say no to Taylor and then post that.
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Congratulations! That’s such a cute way to propose – and I am also assuming the answer was “yes” :P
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That is so cute!!! Congratulations!
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Congratulations! How sweet and creative!
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What a sweet proposal…congrats!!
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good lordy, he’s a keeper!
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That really is the perfect proposal. What a sweet and memorable way to ask you. Congratulations!!!
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Congratulations! I think I may discretely leave this page up on my computer tonight as a subtle hint. This is seriously the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.
I’m very happy for you both. Best of luck!
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hahaha I love this!! So adorable! You know he’s a keeper when he bakes especially for you :) congrats
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Oh, that is so cute! Congratulations :)
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Congratulations!!! Well played, Taylor. Should I assume a cupcake cake at the wedding?
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How clever of Taylor.
I can not believe the smell of chocolate/baking did not wake you up!
Did you spell out your answer in cupcakes too?
We couldn’t be happier!
Love,
Mom & Dad
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Congratulations!!! The cupcakes look divine :)
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yay! congratulations…. the perfect foodie proposal :)
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Congratulations! That’s so beyond adorable. Kudos to Taylor for thinking of that!
Also, YUM CUPCAKES!
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Congratulations! :)
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What a truly sweet proposal! Congratulations!
That icing looks irresistable! I could probably sit and eat a bowl of it if it was in my house!
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Congratulations! What a fantastic way to propose. :)
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Well, I am so happy he finally popped the question! I am so excited for the two of you! Congratulations!
– Emily
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Congratulations!!!
So excited for you, and hope to hear lots about it in your blog! ^_^
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Congratulations!
I imagine that these cupcakes will make an appearance at your wedding reception. Yum!
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How incredibly sweet! Congratulations :)
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YAY! What a CUUUUUUTE way to propose :)
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Congratulations on the proposal and on so many delicious cupcakes! StumbleUpon led me to your website, and I’m glad it did. Good vegetarian recipes are always a desired blip on my radar. Thanks for being in the blogosphere.
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Congratulations! A proposal and cupcakes, I’d say that’s a win.
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I’m so happy for you both! I can’t imagine two more wonderful people and isn’t it a miracle that you ended up finding each other just in time to make the rest of your lives special.
I send all of my love and good wishes to you both!
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Yowzas, now THAT’S romantic! :) Congratulations, you two!
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I think this is not only the beginning of the next phase of your relationship, I think it is a new typeface. Cupcake bold.
Hugs to you both!
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Yay! Congrats to the both of you! May you have a lifetime of full bellies!
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congratulations!!!!! i just got engaged in february to my boyfriend of four years — i think that the longer wait only makes it sweeter and more exciting!!! those cupcakes are adorable, and what a sweet, sweet way to propose!
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so nice…
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Beautiful! Congratulations!
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So…so cool :)
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what a lovely story! congratulations! x
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So, uh, this is several months late and completely off topic, but you wouldn’t happen to remember where you got that rug from would you?
And belated best wishes!
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Ikea, actually! :) Not sure if they’ve still got it, but it was nice and affordable.
And thank you!
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hi… congratulations! so sweet! hehehe… i love the look of your blog by the way. so simple yet the green olives say it all. hehehe… congratulations again!
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What a romantic way! Hope you take time to celebrate this special anniversary!
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Congrats!! I hope you have many many happy years ahead of you.
He is definitely a keeper!!!
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Thanks for a great year of delicious recipes! I really appreciate the recap, too. WIshing you a wonderful 2011 and I look forward to the recipes to come!!!
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I am your newest fan! I am totally addicted to your blog and I love the photos, the details and the patterns. My husband is a neat freak too, and I am surprised that your husband paced the cupcakes on the floor/carpet..it must have meant a lot to him..
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That is so adorable and sweet. To think he did all of that quietly while you slept. I can imagine his excitement. Just a sweet, tender, thoughtful gesture. Congratulations!!!!!!!!
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