Happy Birthday Lynne Tanzer! Oh, and America...

This week was CRAZY. But I did want to take time to post Lynne's birthday cupcake.

Lynne is one of my partners at Hodgepodge Coffee House and Gallery, and, more importantly, one of my dearest friends.

Although I couldn't commission a painting by her favorite artist, I could bake something.

And so I made her this:

(All Pictures By Betsy McPherson)

Yes, it's a giant cupcake! And it's our signature hodgepodge flavor: chocolate and vanilla cake swirled, strawberry compote in the middle, and topped with buttercream frosting.

I hope she enjoyed it :)