Saturday, 9 February 2013

My favourite cereals and cupcake heaven.

I'm finally finding time for some sketching
albeit a very quick sketch.

"What's in the pantry?"

Pencil-free sketch in A5 Holcroft sketch diary using
BIC biros, PITT pens and Derwent watercolour pencils.

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Now I am off to bake some delicious vegan Coconut Heaven cupcakes.
I made a double batch a couple of weeks ago
'cos they are THAT good!
Needless to say, they didn't last long at all.

I used the recipe from this book
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34 comments:

  1. Sarah Crumpton9 February 2013 at 14:10

    Those cupcakes make my mouth water! :) Great sketch of the cereal box!

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:10

      The vegan cupcakes are always a hit when I make them. :)

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  2. Everydaythings9 February 2013 at 14:44

    I love porridge in winter and now I'm eating specail K..I like the way I have my initial on the box! (lol) have a great weekend Serena!

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:11

      LOL re. your initial on the special 'K'. I'm a huge porridge fan too. :)

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  3. Jennifer McLean9 February 2013 at 17:45

    well, now I want some mini wheats, and that's cruel as I can;t have gluten!! Hehehe, your painting is fantastic, so colourful. Love it, those cupcakes look fab, enjoy!
    Hugs,
    Jenn

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:11

      Sorry for teasing, Jenn. hehe Thanks for the compliments. :)

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  4. Tammy9 February 2013 at 20:01

    Haven't seen that cereal before -- of course, regular shredded wheat we have. I don't buy the frosted ones because it's just filled with extra stuff that is so unnecessary. When I buy cereal, I look for a very short ingredient list and less than 10 grams of sugar. My favorites are Cheerios and Special K (which I top with dried cranberries or frozen blueberries, walnuts or pecans, cinnamon -- very yummy! Oatmeal is another favorite, topped with the same sort of extras. :) Your drawing is fantastic. Mmmm-mmmm those cupcakes sound delightful. Best wishes, Tammy

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:20

      Thanks, Tammy. :) I'm not sure if we can get the plain shredded wheat any more but the mini-wheats were recommended to Bradley by his dietician. The fruit paste in mini-wheats is made up of sultanas, dates, blackcurrant and pear juice. It doesn't have added sugar and shows 6.4 grams of sugar (from the fruits) per serve. I don't think I've ever tried Special K as I'm not a huge cereal fan, however, with Krissie mentioning it too, I may well give it a go. LOVE English-style porridge!

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  5. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA10 February 2013 at 00:43

    Your mini wheats watercolor is flawless, and your cupcakes look mouthwatering. Blessings!

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  6. GlorV110 February 2013 at 01:34

    Wow, what a terrific sketch Serena! How I wish I knew how to sketch. Do they have classes for your type of sketching. There are so many great artists in blogland that sketch so great and you are one of them. I love oatmeal, cream of wheat, rather than cereal. Great job and those cupcakes look delish. Have a great day, and hope you are doing well. Take care.

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:23

      Thanks, Gloria. Yes, I'm sure there are online classes that would help. Alisa Burke has some great beginner classes. Her Sketchbook Delight classes are wonderful to get you started.

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  7. Ileana10 February 2013 at 03:09

    Wow, Serena! If these challenges I'm participating in help me become 1/2 the artist you are I'd be thrilled. Nice job with that cereal box...and I love your lettering. Great work!

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:24

      Awwwww....thanks, Ileana. You are already a talented artist so don't sell yourself short. xx

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  8. Paper rainbow10 February 2013 at 07:43

    I love porridge and soya milk too, and I love your vegan cupcakes! I'm going to search the book, it looks great!

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:26

      Thanks, Morag. The same author has a recipe book solely for Vegan Cupcakes. I have it too and it's called - Vegan Cupcakes take over the World by Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Hope Romero. Enjoy!

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  9. TwinkleToes2day10 February 2013 at 08:04

    Fabulous colours you've created there Serena. I do like cereal but porridge is my favourite breakfast, so warming & satisfying :0) Mo

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:27

      Thanks, Mo. Yep, porridge is definitely high on my list when it comes to favourite breakfasts. :)

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  10. Aranthe10 February 2013 at 08:16

    I used to eat Mini Wheats, too, though I've never seen black current ones. They sound delicious. A little too delicious, I'm afraid. Love the color scheme, though.

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:28

      Thanks, Aranthe. The mini-wheats are a fairly healthy option as long as no extra sugar was added.

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  11. Jennifer Rose10 February 2013 at 08:56

    those cupcakes look great, wouldn't have thought they were vegan :) great sketch too, I'm not a cereal person either, but thats mostly because I'm not usually up until noon :p

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:29

      Thanks, Jennifer. I can't imagine sleeping in until noon. I'm up with the birds. lol

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  12. VonnyK11 February 2013 at 09:47

    My youngest is hooked on mini wheats, at least they are healthy. Your colours are gorgeous and the writing is perfect. Fabulous as always.
    Von.

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:30

      Yes, they are, Von. Thanks for the compliments. xx

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  13. Anonymous11 February 2013 at 11:55

    I love Mini Wheats and i love this painted sketch!!! Those cupcakes sound pretty yummy tOO!

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:31

      Thanks, Laurie, and yes, the cupcakes were delicious! Unfortunately, even a double batch doesn't last long in this house. ;)

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  14. Healing Woman12 February 2013 at 02:52

    Another fabulous sketch. Almost looks like a photograph but an artistic one! The cupcakes-yum..coconut is my all time favorite. Love seeing your creativity.

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:31

      Thanks, Cheryl. I'm a huge coconut fan too. :)

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  15. Shashi Nayagam12 February 2013 at 08:34

    They look so delicious

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  16. pauline13 February 2013 at 10:28

    Your sketching always amazes me... what a fabulous illustration. And i LOVE those mini wheats too!
    Those cupcakes look so yummy too. (coconut - another one of my favorites!) So nice to catch up here.
    Looks like you've been busy. Hope you've been well...xox

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    1. Serena Lewis13 February 2013 at 15:33

      Thanks so much, Pauline! Yes, I've been very busy and now my eyes are playing up so not sure how much time I'll be able to spend online until I see the Optometrist. Wish me luck. xx

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  17. Gloria j Zucaro15 February 2013 at 08:05

    Great drawing and beautiful fresh color. I love cocnut, but have only had one or two things that are gluten free and they tasted really good but different texture. Do you use rice flour? That would be nice and light!

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    1. Serena Lewis15 February 2013 at 08:11

      Thanks, Gloria. :) Vegans do not consume, or use, any animals products or their by-products such as dairy and eggs. So wheat products are fine and, for these cup-cakes, I just used regular flour. :)

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