Tuesday, April 1, 2008   

A Sweet Proposal.

Proposal by Cupcake

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.

Chocolate Mini Cupcakes with Raspberry Buttercream

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!!!

  1. 37 Responses to “A Sweet Proposal.”

  2. Robin Says:

    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

    Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
  3. Lilie Says:

    Congrats!!

    Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
  4. Amanda Says:

    What a sweetie! Congratulations!

    Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
  5. Lili Says:

    Congrats Lindsay!

    Such a sweet idea!

    Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
  6. Matt Says:

    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.

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  7. Katie Says:

    Congratulations! That’s such a cute way to propose - and I am also assuming the answer was “yes” :P

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  8. Kelly Says:

    That is so cute!!! Congratulations!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  9. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) Says:

    Congratulations! How sweet and creative!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  10. Sarah Says:

    What a sweet proposal…congrats!!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  11. a. grace Says:

    good lordy, he’s a keeper!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  12. Erin Says:

    That really is the perfect proposal. What a sweet and memorable way to ask you. Congratulations!!!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  13. Alexandra Ivy Says:

    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!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  14. amanda Says:

    hahaha I love this!! So adorable! You know he’s a keeper when he bakes especially for you :) congrats

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  15. Georgia Says:

    Oh, that is so cute! Congratulations :)

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  16. Chuck Says:

    Congratulations!!! Well played, Taylor. Should I assume a cupcake cake at the wedding?

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  17. margie/mom Says:

    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

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  18. Angela Says:

    Congratulations!!! The cupcakes look divine :)

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  19. Randi Says:

    yay! congratulations…. the perfect foodie proposal :)

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  20. Laura Says:

    Congratulations! That’s so beyond adorable. Kudos to Taylor for thinking of that!

    Also, YUM CUPCAKES!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  21. Ngoc Says:

    Congratulations! :)

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  22. Patsyk Says:

    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!

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  23. Yazmin Says:

    Congratulations! What a fantastic way to propose. :)

    Apr 2, 2008 | Reply
  24. Emily Says:

    Well, I am so happy he finally popped the question! I am so excited for the two of you! Congratulations!

    – Emily

    Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
  25. Caitlin Says:

    Congratulations!!!

    So excited for you, and hope to hear lots about it in your blog! ^_^

    Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
  26. Dan Says:

    Congratulations!

    I imagine that these cupcakes will make an appearance at your wedding reception. Yum!

    Apr 4, 2008 | Reply
  27. Katie Says:

    How incredibly sweet! Congratulations :)

    Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
  28. RecipeGirl Says:

    YAY! What a CUUUUUUTE way to propose :)

    Apr 5, 2008 | Reply
  29. Kenny Says:

    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.

    Apr 7, 2008 | Reply
  30. C Says:

    Congratulations! A proposal and cupcakes, I’d say that’s a win.

    Apr 10, 2008 | Reply
  31. Jasmine Says:

    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!

    Apr 13, 2008 | Reply
  32. Sarah Says:

    Yowzas, now THAT’S romantic! :) Congratulations, you two!

    Apr 15, 2008 | Reply
  33. Auntie Sal Says:

    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!

    Apr 17, 2008 | Reply
  34. Vanessa Says:

    Yay! Congrats to the both of you! May you have a lifetime of full bellies!

    Apr 18, 2008 | Reply
  35. katy Says:

    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!

    Apr 21, 2008 | Reply
  36. Claudia (cook eat FRET) Says:

    so nice…

    Apr 30, 2008 | Reply
  37. kate Says:

    Beautiful! Congratulations!

    May 5, 2008 | Reply
  38. Corey Says:

    So…so cool :)

    May 29, 2008 | Reply

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