Mark was so happy to hear I have pleurisy he starting shaking the doctors hand... I was expecting high fives any second, they both looked so pleased with themselves.

For 6 weeks I've been getting tested and have been prescribed everything, including anti inflammatories right the way through to hormones. Suspected heart problems, were superseded by looking for cancers. I changed doctors a few times and it was the third doctor (recommended by Dan's Mum... thanks Debbie!) that found the pleurisy.

I should be back if not baking, at least with cupcake paraphernalia postings in 3 to 4 days. I am curled up with an old fashioned note pad and pen right now planning cupcakes, waiting to return!

In the meantime a few past postings you might have missed;

If you were watching MasterChef last night it was molecular gastronomy night & they had trouble making spheres. If you'd like to give it a try and make yourself fruit caviar/pearls see "Weird Science". 

Whether you're in chilly winter at the moment or perhaps you are sunning yourself on a glorious summer's day...whatever the season, why not whip up a batch of fruit curd/butter?  easy to do with fruits from tangelo's to raspberries. 

Perhaps your more in the mood for quick Caramel Bite Cupcakes?

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