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My Favorite Cupcakes of 2010…

The “experts” say that cupcakes were so 2010, and that the fad is over. Well I still like cupcakes. If 2010 was the year of the cupcake, then I definitely ate my fair share of them.  Here is a collection of my favorite cupcakes from across the country.

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The first year….

This post is 365 days in the making. One year ago yesterday, I started Taylor Takes a Taste. Most people do a yearly recap around January 1st, so I realize I am a little late. Like companies who’s fiscal year begins and ends in June, the Taylor Takes a Taste year begins and ends on…

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seafood with seagulls

The fish tacos and Salmon were not the only seafood items that I had while I was in Seattle. I also had fried clams and clam chowder at Ivar’s. When dining at Ivar’s I had a few unexpected guests (they were not of the human kind).

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The cupcake that started it all… Santa Barbara, CA

I am in Blacksburg,VA, right now getting ready for tomorrow’s third stop on the tailgating tour (Thank you Panera Bread for having free wifi) This is my first time at Virginia Tech, and I am incredibly interested in seeing how Hokie Nation tailgates. Anyway, the cupcake you see in front you you in not just…

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Seafood on the Pier… Santa Barbara, CA

I am currently on my way to Madison for the 2nd game of the tailgate tour, got to love free wi fi in airports ( I started this in Charlotte this morning, but am finishing it on my friend’s couch in Madison) . Today ,I want to share with you one of the Santa Barbara…

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Neptune’s Net… Malibu, CA

After a few days in Vegas, Brett and I finally arrived in California! Are final destination was Pasadena, but we decided to make a slight detour and visit my  old home of Santa Barbara. On our way to Santa Barbara we had to stop at Brett’s favorite California restaurant, and what I think is one…

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taylor takes a taste goes west…

Dear Readers, Today I am in Madison,WI. Well I was supposed to arrive two days ago, but storms in Chicago canceled my flight, so I arrived a day late.  Anyway, I made it here. The reason for the visit is that this morning I am beginning a western road with my old college roommate and…

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cinco de mayo or just an excuse to make guacamole?

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! In honor of the holiday I have decided to make guacamole. I love guacamole. During the year and a half that I lived in Santa Barbara I developed very strong feelings for this lovey green dish. My friend Levi had a 40ft tall avocado tree in his back yard. Imagine…

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