Comments on: One mom’s war against cupcakes

By: PattyP

PattyP — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:05:28 +0000

I’ve seen it first hand with a niece of mine. The mom kept her off of sweets and prohibited fattening foods. But once the child was at my house, and the mom wasn’t around, the child would splurge on sweets and chips. I agree, once she is off to college she is going to Balloon because her mom won’t be there to keep control of her actions. The child is so inclined to sweets from all those years of not being able to eat them.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:38:04 +0000

What worries me the most is when, at the end of the article, she admits that she hasn’t eaten for the entire day. I can’t think that starvation is the better choice versus the occasional cupcake.

By: ahmcguffin

ahmcguffin — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:45:30 +0000

She doesn’t look very “healthy” in that picture. Classic physical stance/pose that makes one look thinner…3/4 turn…the belted top…
So sorry she had health problems growing up. She probably needs the attention now or she would have gone with a healthy psychological approach. What a relief that all the comments above show healthy balance. Maybe if she tried learning how to cook and/or bake both she and her kids would prefer home made with less sweetening/more flavor to packaged/bought treats. I still occasionally buy candy bars, maybe 2 or 3 times a year. I make rice crispy treats with them. Oh and thank you so much for your blog and recipes CB!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:09:37 +0000

I totally agree. When I was in school, you could always tell which kids were completely sheltered at home because they went CRAZY every opportunity they had.

By: Laura Bennett

Laura Bennett — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 11:49:27 +0000

Part of the appeal of your cupcakes is that they are by definition portion controlled. Right now I’m making an intense orange cupcake that is made with almond flour,imitation honey (doesn’t raise blood sugar) and a whole orange. I’m thinking of a cream cheese frosting using erythratol sweetener that is actually GOOD for you. This style of cooking works well for me but I wouldn’t force it on anyone.

By: ingrid

ingrid — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:25:08 +0000

Keeping in mind that individual metabolisms play a big part. I think moderation, education, and regular physcial activity are the keys for both adults and children.
~ingrid

By: ShePete

ShePete — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:02:55 +0000

Please.

I love cupcakes. My husband loves cupcakes. My 17 year old loves cupcakes. My 2 year old loves cupcakes.

None of us are even close to being overweight because we don’t binge everyday and we spend the majority of our time outside. Yep, we eat fast food and junk food, too. And we go to the gym, ride bikes and scooters, walk to the park … moderation! We know what it is!!

Maybe she needs to live in California where she could go outside and get some much needed play and sunshine. What a …. ummm …. hmmmm … shouldn’t say that word here … oh, better five letter one: Grump!!

By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:06:07 +0000

By the way – I wanted to tell you (off the subject) that I am making three of those cupcake flowerpots as teacher thank you’s for the end of the school year – they will absolutely love them!

S.W.A.K.

By: Marsha

Marsha — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:56:00 +0000

Quick – get that woman a cupcake! She looks like she could use one – and make it chocolate – with sprinkles!

S.W.A.K.

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 19:27:33 +0000

I’m a mom, and baker with a blog. My kids have some of almost everything I make. They are not fat at all. They are active kids wiht a balanced diet where I monitor their meals and I think there’s nothing wrong with treats now and then. (Shhh, I bake almost everyday.) Their tv/electronic game time is limited and they have to earn it. They would rather run around outside and play with friends. I’m not worried. (A lot of my baking is done with healthy ingredients, rather than store bought processed stuff.)