Maple French Toast & Bacon Cupcakes from Kita of Pass the Sushi

Kita of Pass the Sushi is long overdue for a post in her honor.  A feature on Try Anything Once is not really something that most people would scream and clap over but it’s how I show my appreciation for my friends that inspire me to leave the computer and get in the kitchen!

Kita has done this so many times.  In fact, just yesterday she responded to my plea for a dinner idea and I whipped up Cuban Pork Chops, which were a big hit by the way.  Most of the time when I read her blog and end up making what I find, I have zero time to whip out the camera and figure out how to make it look as good as it tastes.

I did make the Brioche recipe she shared but I didn’t know back then how much I would grow to love this woman.

I admit I am jealous of her photography skills and eye for styling (but not in a way comparable to an ex wife that is everyone’s worst nightmare…) It’s more like a dreamy sigh daydream jealousy.

Kita is funny, supportive and such a sweetheart.  She seems very passionate about her interests and is creatively artistic.  She food blogs, loves comic books and makes aprons that would make anyone feel inspired in the kitchen!  (Guys, give it a try!)  I just found her Facebook page…want to like it?  For me?

Last weekend was a birthday celebration for my dad, my step son and myself.  Due to family emergencies and selfish mothers (not mine) we were unable to celebrate my dads and my stepsons birthday anywhere close to the real thing, but like we say at home…betta late den neva!

They neva stay still. That's why blurry.

We loved spending the day together and my mom and dad cooked absolutely everything and had it all ready by 1:30 in the afternoon!  I bet they were exhausted!

So many presents and so much thoughtfulness, one of them was moved to tears.  I won’t say who.

My dad had his Arabee spice cake that his mother used to make him every year for his birthday, so I thought Ethan should have something special too!  I went outside the [chocolate] box this year and made him something with his second favorite thing on desserts…bacon!

I’m glad I saw this post when I did because it was the perfect addition to our emotional family day!

The bacon inside the cupcakes adds the perfect texture and flavor to the cupcakes.  The rich cream cheese frosting adds an ideal contrast to the crispy bacon!  I added at least 3 pieces atop every cupcake to give every bite three bites the perfect balance of fluffy cupcake, creamy frosting and crispy bacon.

Thank you Kita for being a part of this special day.  Everyone loved the cupcakes and anyone that wants to make these can go here for the post and the recipe.

I hope this blog post finds you in good health and happiness as you prepare for the upcoming holiday.  If this time of year makes you sad because of things that have happened in the past, enclosed you will find hugs from me, Yannick, Ethan and Taylor.  If we cannot be together this Christmas know that we are thinking of you and we are grateful that you came to visit!

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