Introduction to my cupcake challenge.

Here's the dealio. My friend T.R. supports my fascination with making cupcakes so much that she gave me Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat (2009) as a Christmas prezzie. In general conversation about this Christmas gift, T.R. made the comment/suggestion that I should have to blog all of the cupcakes as I make them. So--here is the challenge: Every other week (pay day) I need to create a new cupcake from Martha's book while documenting the entire process via this very blog. I plan to keep it real and keep it non-Julie&Julia-esque. I'm not trying to invite Martha over at any time in the future. This week is cupcake number one: the Chocolate Chip cupcake with Dark Chocolate Frosting. I will be going to get the ingredients this evening! Sláinte!