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We’re a Friendly Breed

By Courtney 30 Comments

Waking up to work out at 6am on a Saturday is not a normal thing for this gal. However, when you’ve got a breakfast date with two fun ladies at your favorite breakfast spot, that’s enough to get your booty movin’!

This morning’s workout consisted of a mini date with Jillian and her six-pack abs, followed by a quick 2-mile run on the treadmill. Everything about today’s exercise felt extremely challenging…perhaps my body telling me to cool it with the way-too-early for a weekend workouts?

Whatever the reason, I was happy to have it done and got myself ready to meet up with these lovely ladies!

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Katie and I have already met up numerous times, but this was my first time to meet the lovely Brittney! A few weeks ago, she mentioned that she was heading up this way for a wedding (she’s a lucky North Carolinian!) and asked if anyone was around to meet up. Us bloggers really are a friendly breed, aren’t we?

We met up this morning at Café Madison which, as you may already know, is home of my absolute favorite Red Raspberry Oatmeal Pancakes. Of course, I started off with a mandatory cup of coffee…

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and then had another. Smile

I don’t know why I didn’t just stick with my gut on the pancakes, but I made a game-time decision and ended up going with a make-your-own-omelet.

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I ordered an egg-white omelet with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and spinach. Alas, they did not give me my egg whites, and the omelet was actually pretty greasy. Total bummer. Sad smile

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Luckily, they make some killer home fries,

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and some amazing homemade honey whole wheat bread, so I ate most of these.

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I can’t complain, since I was with some amazing company, and really spent the majority of the time chatting away anyways! Since Brittney is from Charlotte, she graciously offered to show Jay and I around if we were ever to make it down that way…

Hmmmmm……possible vacation?!?!? Winking smile

Thanks for a great morning, ladies!

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Once I got home, I got to work on some cupcakes that I’m making for a birthday party for Jay’s grandma tomorrow. I’ve got 4 dozen to bring…one dozen down, three to go!

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This batch is a golden cupcake with lemon curd filling and white chocolate buttercream frosting.

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Nice and springy, wouldn’t ya say? Smile

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Now Jay and I are headed out for the day to hang out with some good friends and family, with a possible dinner outing later this evening. It’s sure to be a fun day!

Question for the Day:

What’s your favorite breakfast to order when out to eat?

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April 16, 2011 Filed Under: Blogger Meet Ups, Breakfast, Restaurants Tagged With: blogger meet up, breakfast, cafe madison, cupcakes, golden cupcakes, omelet, White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    April 16, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Filled with lemon curd!? Yum. So happy you ladies were able to get together at Cafe Madison. It's such a cute place.
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  2. Erin @ The Grass Skirt says

    April 16, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    Love Brittney! I've been lucky to get to know her since we both live nearby each other. I'll help her show you around! :)
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  3. Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    Courtney, those cupcakes are beautiful! The lemon curd sounds like a wonderful spring flavor!
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  4. Khushboo says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I had an awesome breakfast out last week: egg White omelet with smoked salmon, avocado, tomatoes w basil, and rye toast. For something sweet, we ordered a plate of hotcakes with maple syrup to share....so yum! Now I want to make pancakes!
    Reply
  5. Sarah @ healthygirlrunning says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    Wow, those cupcakes look incredible! They're so cute! My favorite breakfast to order is a simple plate of classic scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon! Pour a little maple syrup on everything and I'm good to go! :)
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  6. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I like getting eggs or pancakes. Those cupcakes are too cute!
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  7. Sarah May C says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    Guilty pleasure: MacDonald's sausage and egg mcmuffins... aargh! I confess!!!!
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  8. Kristi says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    Your cupcakes look fabulous!!!! My favorite breakfast to order is French Toast. I love it!
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  9. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:40 pm

    I HATE when I try something new somewhere and its nowhere near as good. Have one of those cupcakes to make up for it. I know I would! ;)
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  10. Laura says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Wow! Your cupcakes are so professional! I'm impressed! I always struggle with the frosting part! My favorite breakfast to order while eating out is a Belgian waffle with blueberry compote on top!
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  11. Yena Hu says

    April 16, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Wow, those cupcakes look as good as store bought cupcakes (or even better). You're so talented!
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  12. Lindsay says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:20 pm

    Courtney, those cupcakes are beautiful! Can you tell me how you get the frosting SO perfect?!
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    • Courtney says

      April 16, 2011 at 11:15 pm

      Haha, thank you! I don't know...I just use a large round tip, pop it into my frosting bag, and start swirlin'! ;)
      Reply
  13. Lauren says

    April 16, 2011 at 4:22 pm

    Those are the most adorable cupcakes!
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  14. Liz @ iheartvegetables says

    April 16, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    blogger meet ups are so fun! and those cupcakes look adorable :)
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  15. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    April 16, 2011 at 5:21 pm

    The frosting on your cupcakes always looks so perfectly piped!! I never go out for breakfast! Well, I do, but technically then it's brunch and I always get savory foods like a salad or veggie sandwich. I'm not a big fan of breakfast joint foods!
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  16. Jamie aka "Sometimes Healthy Living Girl" says

    April 16, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    Wow! Your cupcakes just get better and better. They look like they are straight out of a bakery :-) Totally relate to getting greasy omelets. I hate that, and I hate when they forget the egg whites :-(. But I never like to send things back! haha oh well! When I go out for brunch here, I usually like to pick one of the more unique things on the menu. I just think it's fun to experiment. But, my favorite item to order out at brunch is french toast - especially when they use a funky bread like Challah Bread.
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  17. Jen says

    April 16, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    Your cupcakes look so cute. I love those flowers on the top :D
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  18. Ali says

    April 16, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Hey girl! I have been checking out your blog for quite some time but have never posted! I LOVE to make cupcakes too! I was wondering how you decorated these cupcakes: Did you make a classic white mix and then used one of the filling pipes to add the lemon curd? What size/type tip did you use to make the swirl? Right now I use a star tip only. Also, what flowers did you use on the top? Obviously, I want to make these and make them as cute as yours!!!! Thanks girl!
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    • Courtney says

      April 16, 2011 at 11:13 pm

      Hi Ali! I made a scratch golden cake and cut out the center once cooled to pipe in the lemon curd. Then I replace the tops back on. I used a large round tip for the frosting, and the flowers are sugar/candy flowers I bought from a store near my house. :)
      Reply
  19. Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says

    April 16, 2011 at 8:15 pm

    Oh my gosh, Courtney, those cupcakes are bakery worthy! That reminds me, I have a big cupcake order coming up in a few weeks... where do you get your cupcake boxes?
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    • Courtney says

      April 16, 2011 at 11:12 pm

      I get them from a store right up the street from me actually, called The Confectionery House. They have a website you can order from too if you Google search their name. They have everything!
      Reply
  20. Cara says

    April 16, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Those cupcakes are adorable and they look delicious! I love to order pancakes when I go out to eat, because I never make them for myself and they are nearly my favorite food!
    Reply
  21. Chelsa says

    April 16, 2011 at 8:54 pm

    Beautiful cupcakes yet again. I love the little spring time flowers.
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  22. fsugirl! says

    April 16, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Cupcakes look great! You're so talented! :D Enjoy your weekend, hoping it's filled with lots of fun for ya!
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  23. Heather T says

    April 16, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Those cupcakes are so pretty!! I love the flowers on them!!
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  24. Colleen @ The Lunchbox Diaries says

    April 16, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    It looks like you've had a fun day! I hate when I order an omelet and they don't give me the egg whites I asked for. A greasy one is always kind of a bummer - but it looks like that toast totally made up for it! :)
    Reply
  25. Andie @ CanYouStayForDinner.com says

    April 17, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Oh my gosh those cupcakes are the cutest! I love them :)
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  26. Sarah says

    April 17, 2011 at 11:35 am

    6am on a SATURDAY! Thats dedication! Im not sure if my body would ever allow such a thing but good job! Those cupcakes are so adorable and easter/spring inspired love them. White chocolate buttercream sounds amazing too!
    Reply
  27. Kristen says

    April 17, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    best breakfast is an omlet. theirs always test AWESOME
    Reply

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