“What’s your favorite?”

I have years of experience in the restaurant/food service industry. From host, to prep/pantry cook, to sever, bartender, to catering sales, to staff developer. I did it all. I know restaurants backwards and forwards.

People who work in this industry all have long running jokes, stories, and complaints. We all may work at different restaurants/bars/etc. but we deal with the same types of customers and day to day activities.

But one of my biggest pet peeves when I worked ‘the industry’ was the question “What is your favorite (fill in the blank)?” Well this question could go several ways: I give you my opinion you take it, order the food suggested and either a.) like it and thank me for my recommendation or b.) hate it and complain or 3.) have me share my opinion and completely ignore it or make comments about it.

This is all fine and dandy because I am entitled to my opinion as you are yours. But don’t complain or put me down for my opinion. I mean heck there are plenty of people I waited on that ordered such weird food combinations that I would never eat but who was I to tell them they could or couldn’t have it?

This could be applied to all things in life, not only food, to each his (or her, to be PC) own. But because this is a food blog we’ll continue to talk food and these Luscious Lemonade Cupcakes. I triple puffy heart these cupcakes. They are super moist and have extreme lemon flavor. As much as I am a self-proclaimed chocoholic, I love a good tart citrus dessert, especially in the summer. But some of my family and friends that I served these to thought that they were way to tart and tangy.

To. Each. Their. Own.

What’s your OPINION? Do you love a tart and tangy citrus dessert? Or can it be too much for your taste buds?

3/4 cup fresh lemonade

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, yogurt, eggs, oil and lemonade. Pour batter into prepared muffin tin.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes Makes approximately 2 cups icing

Ingredients:

6 cups powdered sugar

Directions: