My oldest daughter Elle loves to bake. She loves anything to do with cooking actually, so long as she can help. She already has a favorite chef, Giada DeLaurentiis, and whenever she asks me if she can “watch the first Giada that’s recorded” (meaning the saved episodes on my DVR), I jump at the chance. Something that I’m interested in as well that isn’t animated!?! Yes, please! Today we tackled cupcakes. Mix from the box and frosting from the can, but with a fresh raspberry on top and a little almond extract (secret ingredient) added into the frosting-you’d never know it.

Better hurry before Coco gets it.