Can you believe we’re already halfway through January?! That seems crazy to me. Maybe because I spent the first two weeks of the cooped up in my house with shingles so I feel like I missed the first half of the month. Don’t get shingles, …

The recipe in this post is one my friend Taylor and I developed for The Oregonian as a Valentine’s Day treat. These cupcakes are so decadent and delicious as well as being really easy to make. Cocoa powder and chocolate are combined, lending a rich chocolatey flavour. …