Speedy Gonzales and Mexican Themed Cupcakes

I made a dozne of Speedy Gonzales and Mexican themed cupcakes in the past weekend.  This cupcake order was personal to me, Mr. G and Mr. G's family because it's an order request from Mr. G's cousin for their grandpa G (grandpa G used to be called Speedy Gonzales by his coworkers and friends). 

I have heard so many wonderful things about grandpa G - a very hard-working man, a loving husband, dad and grandpa, an extremely socialable person, a funny guy.  Also, a man could make friends everywhere he went; a man could talk to anyone from the President of the United States to the least important person in the world; a man could tell a lively story...

Unfortunately, I have never got a chance to meet the healthy grandpa G since I have came to the family.  However, everytime we went to visit him, I could see from his eyes and smile that he was so happy to see his family and his grandchildren.  It looks like he remembered the good old times he had with everyone - Drinking with his family, telling stories to his grandchildren, party-ing with everyone, dancing with grandmom G, traveling with the family - I could tell he still remembers the countless unforgetable happy moments in his life!

Cupcakes costed certain amount of money, but seeing this face eating the cupcake is priceless!

“The love of a family is life's greatest blessing”

“Odd Couples”

Donut + Coffee = Perfect Couple

PB (Peanut Butter) + J (Jelly) = Perfect Couple

Straw berry + Chocolate = Perfect Couple

In our baking world, not all the ingridents are made for each other; however, there are some chemistry has been created between two very odd ingridents.  There are few famous odd couples I am going to present on this post. 

Two very odd ingredients come together create some incredible and unforgettable favors.  Here are some strange combinations ideas for your cupcakes:

Sea Salt + Caramel

(Picture from:  http://www.recipestap.com/martha-stewarts-chocolate-salted-caramel-cupcakes-13)

Bacon + Chocolate

(Picture from:  www. ingridcakes.blogspot.com)

Bacon + Maple Syrup

(Picture from:  http://www.hotpinkapron.com/2011/03/bacon-and-maple-syrup-cupcake-with-maple-icing/)

Guinness + Bailey’s Irish Cream Frosting

(Picture from:  http://dulcedoblog.blogspot.com/)

Grapefruit + Chai Icing

 (Picture from:  http://www.flickr.com/photos/sugardragon/)

Fried Chicken Topping + Waffle Favor Cupcake

(Picture from:  http://www.citysweettooth.com/?p=1190)

So do you have any odd combinations you would love to share with us?