Mom's Ghiardelli cupcakes

I think my mom's a frustrated cook.

She's starting to really get into pastries and sweets. What began as a quick hobby has now become her weekend passtime.  She's taking cake lessons now, after taking chocolate classes and she practices at home.

Here are some of her latest work, decorated and photographed by yours truly.

She used Ghiardelli brand Brownie mix topped with Icing and Pastel Pearlized Jimmies.