red velvet cake

...is beautiful, but doesn't really taste like anything.

i have three papers to finish within the next forty-eight hours, but as soon as i'm done, i'll work on creating the best, most flavorful red velvet cupcakes this side of the mississippi.

also, an update on the brussels sprouts salad: like most salads, this one won't keep if you've already drenched it in viniagrette. so, douse carefully (or pressure your dinner partners to eat it all).

also coming soon, a cabbage and kale gratin that i saw on the nyt and have been dying to modify.

cheers & happy monday.