you say it’s your birthday?

It is! It’s my birthday! What better way to celebrate than with cupcakes?

And… because I stumbled across this over at The Boastful Baker… who pulled it from Brownie Points… (both of which are fantastic blogs!)… a little getting to know you quiz!

GETTING TO KNOW YOU QUIZ

Metal or non-stick?
Non-stick for now. The future is negotiable.

Cast iron or stainless?
Cast iron all the way.

Cutting board: silicone or wood?
Both!

Knife: carbon steel or stainless?
Carbon steel – I’m a Wusthof girl.

KitchenAid or hand mixer?
I love my KitchenAid. I bought it as a wedding gift for myself five years ago and still get excited when I get to bring it out.

Cooktop: gas, electric, induction?
Electric for now… though we just recently discovered that our kitchen has a gas line, so I’m hopeful that one day I can change that answer to gas!

Side-by-side, freezer on top, fridge on top?
Side-by-side in the kitchen… fridge on top in the garage.

Apron or whoops?
Whoops!

Mashed potatoes: by hand, ricer, or mixer?
Weeknight meals are by hand with a masher… for special occasions/holidays I do the mixer.

Sandwich or wrap?
Sandwich — I never, ever turn down bread… particularly a good sourdough.

PB & _________ ?
Strawberry All-Fruit… or milk chocolate… or dark chocolate… or bananas… on toast… or an English muffin… I could go on and on.

Pancakes: syrup or applesauce?
Syrup – even the cheap stuff. And, on really decadent days, peanut butter. Yummm…

Cake: scratch or mix?
Scratch. Without a doubt. Though I do have an undeniable love for boxed butter cake with uber-fudgy frosting.

Chili: beans or no?
With beans… unless we’re putting it on a hot dog or nachos or frito pie… then no beans.

Napkin: cloth or paper?
Paper.

BBQ: takes the whole weekend to make or take out?
Someday I’ll learn to truly BBQ, but until then sign me up for some take-out.

Chicken: white or dark?
White.

Ice cream: cone or dish?
Either is great. Both is fine, too.