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Summer Decorating

CupcakeLady — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:00 +0000

I know it seems a little early to start our Summer Decorating, but I got so busy that the Hoosier Cabinet never got decorated for Spring. So I gathered up my scrapbook paper and looked over the colors for inspiration. I was planning on using the Lifestyle Crafts Fancy Envelope Tabs Die Cuts to make a banner, and then spotted the red,white and blue paper and quickly decided a Summer Theme would be perfect.

We have started to prepare the house for Nick’s graduation party, so every little bit that I can get done now will help later.

Bringing in all the elements that we love about Summer, I added items for a Picnic, roasting S’Mores and Baseball. A large part of our Summer is spent at the ball park and Nick’s graduation party will be a Baseball Theme {more on that soon}, so the Baseball Mitt was a perfect addition.

On the top, I added an Antique Metal Picnic Basket, a flag that belonged to my great-grandfather, Aqua Mason Jars and a pitcher filled with ivy cut from the yard and a few red,white and blue items to add some color.

On the middle shelf, I added a very old Colonial Banner and the Baseball Mitt.

More of my favorite…Aqua Mason Jars were added to the next shelf, a slice of watermelon, some Chocolate Kisses and Summer spelled out with Scrabble Tiles..fun!

Then came the goodies for a picnic and our favorite…S’Mores! The giant marshmallows in the jar, graham crackers, chocolate bars and the marshmallow roasting sticks. A Vintage Gingham Check Apron and a glass pitcher filled with red and blue straws and more Scrabble Tiles spelling Picnic completed the shelf.

And now…this adorable and SUPER easy Summer Flag Banner…

Summer Banner Supplies:

Scrapbook paper in your favorite colors
String or twine {I bought this from Pick Your Plum}
Glue {I like the Elmer’s Dot Runner the best}
Lifestyle Crafts Fancy Envelope Tabs

Directions:

Cut out the tags and mark the middle where the string will lay
Add glue to one edge
Place on string and fold over, press to seal the edges
Hang and enjoy!

I hope my Hoosier Cabinet inspires you to start your Summer Decorating, and of course, if you don’t have a Hoosier…you can certainly use these ideas to decorate your Mantel or other spot in your home.

And don’t miss these great deals on Lifestyle Crafts…

Patterned Paper – 24 pack for ONLY $10 – that’s 50% off PLUS use code HOOSIER for an additional 20% off {Hurry! Sale ends April 22nd}
FREE Shipping on all orders over $25 thru April 30th!
And last but not least…if you are looking for a Die Cutting Tool – check out the sale on the Revolution!

Disclosure: I received Lifestyle Crafts Products for my review. As always, the opinions are my own.

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Easter Dessert: Lamb Cake

CupcakeLady — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 20:05:19 +0000

I hope you still have room on your Easter Dessert menu to add one more treat! This Lamb Cake is simply adorable. I remember years ago the star of every Easter Dessert table was a Bunny Cake. So when I spotted the Chubby Little Lamb Cake in a cookbook, I thought he would be fun to share with you!

He’s not difficult to make, but did take some time. Our family doesn’t like coconut, so I coated the Lamb Cake with White Chocolate Curls that I made with Wilton Candy Melts. The body is baked in a large bowl, two small bowls for the head and mini cupcakes for the top of the head, nose and tail. The face and ears are made with Starburst candy and M&M’s for the eyes, and a pretty ribbon to get him all ready for Easter Dinner.

How to make Chocolate Curls:

Add 1 package of Wilton white candy melts and 2 tablespoons shortening to a medium bowl
Melt in microwave about 2 minutes, stir candy until smooth
Add a piece of parchment paper to a square dish
Pour melted candy into dish and place in freezer for about 15 minutes
Remove and let set out a couple minutes
Using a potato peeler, shave off chocolate to form curls
Store in fridge until ready to use

Chubby Little Lamb Cake

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 30 minutes

A fun cake that is sure to be the star of your Easter Dessert table. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

1 box cake mix plus ingredients
Frosting
White Chocolate Curls or Coconut
2 Pink Starburst Candy - ears, nose & mouth
1 Yellow Starburst Candy - eyes
2 Blue M&M's - eyes
Ribbon {optional}
Coconut tinted green to put around lamb {optional}
Candy eggs {optional}

Instructions

Chocolate Curls

In a medium bowl, add a full bag of white candy melts and 2 tablespoons shortening.
Melt in microwave about 2 minutes, stir until smooth
Place a piece of parchment paper in a square dish, pour melted candy in and place in freezer for about 15 minutes
Remove and let set for a couple minutes. Using a potato peeler, scrap off chocolate slowly to form curls.
Place in fridge until ready to use
Note: The size of the bowls you use will depend on what size cake you want to make
Add cake mix to large bowl and combine with eggs, milk and oil {learn what I add to make it taste more like homemade}
Spray an oven-proof bowl with non-stick cooking spray for the body, 2 small bowls for the head and mini muffin tin
Divide batter - you will need 5 mini cupcakes
Bake and cool completely - baking time will depend on the size of bowls you are using, insert a toothpick into the center of the cakes to test
On a serving platter, place the body. You will probably need to trim the flat side to make it even.
Coat with small amount of frosting
Frost the 2 pieces for the head and place together
Trim cupcakes so they are flat. Frost and add 3 to the top of the head, cut side down and 1 for the nose.
Coat with small amount of frosting
Add the last mini cupcake for the tail, and frost
Now, go over the entire cake with another layer of frosting. It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth because you will be covering it with chocolate curls or coconut
Add curls or coconut

Face

Place pink Starburst in microwave and melt for about 5 seconds
Flatten with your fingers, and cut 2 triangles for the ears, a small triangle for the nose and a small mouth
Attach to lamb with a little frosting
Place yellow Starburst in microwave and melt for about 5 seconds
Flatten with your fingers and cut 2 round circles with a cookie cutter or knife
Attach a M&M with a little frosting, and attach to lamb
Add green coconut around the base and some candy eggs for decoration, if desired
Tie a ribbon around his neck

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What’s on your Easter Dessert menu? If you are looking for other ideas…here are a few

Chubby Little Lamb Cake inspired by Pillsbury

10 Cute Peep Ideas for Easter

CupcakeLady — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 23:32:22 +0000

Well…Easter is almost here! I have a couple more yummy Easter treats to share with you, but in the meantime…here are 10 Cute Peep Ideas! Everyone LOVES Peeps…right?

Peeps Fondue
Homemade Peeps
Peeps Banner from Dana Made It
Easter Doughnut Pops
Peeps Cookies in a Jar from Mish Mash
Lemon Chick Peepers
Sunflower Peep Brownies from Oh My Creative
Peep S’Mores from Eclectic Recipes
Felt Peeps from Mommy Savers
Peep Cupcakes

What is your favorite way to enjoy Peeps? Straight from the box? Or all fancy?

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Orange Creamsicle Push Pops

CupcakeLady — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:06:28 +0000

Ahh…the flavors of Spring…lemon, lime…orange! Spring is my favorite season! Of course, I love the flowers and trees blooming, but the baking…it makes me happy! These Orange Creamsicle Push Pops bring back fond memories of the Ice Cream Truck…running inside and asking my Mom for a quarter and flagging down the driver. I don’t think you can buy anything for a quarter anymore…I guess that dates me!

After creating the Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes with Bubble Gum Frosting with Duncan Hines Frosting Creations, I just couldn’t help but try the other flavors. And since the Irish Cream Push Pops were such a fun treat, I knew these Orange Creamsicle Push Pops would be perfect for you to add to your Easter Dessert List!

Creating the Orange Creamsicle Push Pops are loads of fun and the perfect baking project with the kiddos, they will love layering the Orange Cupcakes, Orange Creme Frosting and Sprinkles…and of course eating them too.

I was excited to have the opportunity to create the Orange Creamsicle Push Pops for Duncan Hines! You can create your own recipe and submit it to the Frosting Creations Recipe Challenge for a chance to win a trip to the Duncan Hines Test Kitchens!

You can make the Orange Creamsicle Push Pops ahead of time, but you will need to keep them in the fridge until serving time. Here’s what you will need…

Orange Creamsicle Push Pops Ingredients

Orange Creme Cupcakes
Duncan Hines Orange Creme Frosting
Push Pop Containers
Ribbon for decorating
Decorator bag fitted with a Giant Round or Star Tip
Jelly Beans or Sprinkles for decorating {after taking the picture, I decided the sprinkles worked best on top}

You can find the Push Pop containers on Amazon, I bought mine on Pick Your Plum. But, if you are like me and simply can’t wait to try the Orange Creamsicles, you can use a small glass or jar, the layering method is the same.

They almost look like Ice Cream…don’t you think? But they won’t melt!

Orange Creamsicle Push Pops Recipe

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Yield: 12 push pops

A fun treat for the kids and adults. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

Cupcakes

1 Duncan Hines French Vanilla or Yellow Cake Mix
1 Frosting Creation Orange Creme flavor packet
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
1 1/4 cups orange juice
4 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla

Frosting

1 can Duncan Hines Frosting Creations Starter
1 Frosting Creation Orange Creme flavor packet

Push Pops

Plastic push pop containers {you could also use a small glass and layer the cake and the frosting}
Ribbon for decorating {optional}
Sprinkles or Jelly Beans
Decorator bag fitted with a Giant Round or Star Tip

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray {I use Wilton Cupcake Pans}
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the cupcakes, mix well
Divide batter into pan {about 1/4 cup in each}
Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool completely

Frosting

Mix Duncan Hines Frosting Starter and Orange Creme flavor packet in bowl until well combined
Place in fridge to firm up a bit

Push Pop Assembly

Using the top of the push pop as a guide, cut out 2 round cakes for each push pop
Depending on the height of your cupcake, you may need to cut a piece from one end
Add a piece of cake to the push pop
Using a decorator bag filled with Orange Creme frosting, pipe into push pop
Add sprinkles and repeat layer
On the top, pipe on a large star and add sprinkles

Notes

Liz says... The little push pops bring a smile to my face. And the flavors are spot on...the perfect Orange Creamsicle...that doesn't melt.

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Disclosure: This recipe was developed for Duncan Hines. I was given product and compensation. As always, the opinions and photos are my own.

For more great recipes…visit Duncan Hines Recipe Page

Check out Courtney’s Push-up Pops Book

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes for Easter

CupcakeLady — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:54:47 +0000

Welcome to Cupcake Tuesday! Be sure to check out the ALL NEW Cupcake Heaven page! And if you are in need to a special cupcake design, use the “Be a Hero” area!

Carrot Cake is one of those traditional cakes that I remember my Mom baking years {and years} ago. The moist cake is chock full of goodness…carrots, raisins, nuts and spices. And although Carrot Cake has been around for a very long time, it never goes out of style.

What better cake to celebrate Easter than with a Carrot Cake? Well…Carrot Cake Cupcakes, of course!

Typically Carrot Cake has Cream Cheese Frosting, but I wanted these Cupcakes to have a light and fluffy frosting to enhance the moist, rich flavors in the cake. A simple combination of Cool Whip and Marshmallow Fluff was perfect. And with the addition of Reese’s Pieces shaped to look like a carrot, they are the perfect Easter Cupcake!

The Easter Bunny is sure to be pleased with these…

And with all the other Easter Candy the Easter Bunny has, he will be excited to know that these Carrot Cake Cupcakes {without the frosting and decoration} are low in sugar. Truvia Baking Blend is the star of this cake with 30% fewer calories and 60% less sugar.

After trying Truvia Natural Sweetener awhile back in Cranberry Relish , I was really excited to see their new Truvia Baking Blend! And I must say…I was very pleased! The Truvia Baking Blend did not change the flavor in the Carrot Cake Cupcakes, and in fact…I think it enhanced it.

Don’t let the large list of ingredients scare you away, this cake went together really quickly and the little extra effort of chopping carrots and nuts is WELL worth the effort.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: 30 cupcakes or 1 cake

Calories per serving: 230

Fat per serving: 11

A rich, moist cake that is full of flavor. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com Adapted from Truvia Baking Blend

Ingredients

Cake

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup Truvia Baking Blend
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup canola oil
1/2 cup buttermilk {add a splash of vinegar to a measuring cup and fill with milk until 1/2 cup, let set a couple minutes}
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups finely shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup raisins

Frosting

1 {8 oz} tub Cool Whip, whipped topping
1 {8 oz} container Marshmallow Fluff

Decoration

Reese's Pieces or orange M&M's
Green gum drops

Instructions

Cake {this recipe can be made into a cake or cupcakes}

In a large bowl, combine flour, Truvia Baking Blend, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and
cinnamon and whisk together.
In a second bowl, beat eggs, then mix in canola oil, buttermilk, vanilla, and carrots.
Add carrot mixture to flour mixture and stir to combine.
Fold in walnuts and raisins.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and fill cupcake pan with liners or spray a 13x9 pan with non-stick spray
Divide batter into cupcake liners and bake for about 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
For the 13x9 cake - Pour batter into greased pan and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
Cool completely

Frosting

In a large bowl, combine Cool Whip and Marshmallow Fluff, beat until smooth and creamy
Frost cupcakes
Add Reese's Pieces in the shape of a carrot
For the carrot top - flatten a green gumdrop and cut off small pieces with a sharp knife

Notes

Liz says... Carrot Cake is one of my favorite cake flavors, and this recipe turned out great. When using Truvia in other recipes, use 50% of the sugar amount in the recipe. So if the recipe calls for 1 cup, use 1/2 cup Truvia Baking Blend. You can also top with a Cream Cheese Frosting, if you like.

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Disclosure: I was sent Truvia Baking Blend to try. As always, the opinions are all my own.

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Easter Doughnut Pops

CupcakeLady — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:36:10 +0000

Is it just me or are you all in shock that it’s almost Easter? I really can’t believe where the time goes. There are lots of fun Easter Treats on my list…I just hope I have time to share them with you. So let’s get started…Easter Doughnut Pops…

So what do you think? I think your kiddos will love them! Although…I wasn’t really sure what to call them…

Easter Doughnuts on a Stick
Doughnuts and Peeps on a Stick
Peeps with Doughnuts on a Stick
Easter Doughnuts
Or maybe just…Sugar High

What’s your vote? My vote…they are just fun {and yummy}

I started with one of my favorite Doughnut Recipes that I used for Cherry Doughnuts for Valentine’s Day, and simply left out the cherries and traded Almond Extract for the Vanilla. Using a very small amount of batter in my Wilton Mini Doughnut Pan, topped with a little Vanilla Glaze and sprinkles and the finishing touch…a Bunny Peep.

Almond Doughnuts with Vanilla Glaze Recipe

Rating: 41

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

A fun treat for the kids. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

Doughnuts

2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Instructions

Doughnuts

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients; flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Whisk together until combined.
Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla and milk. Mix well.
Place a large resealable bag in a tall glass and fill bag with batter, close tightly.
Snip off corner, pipe batter into doughnut pan.
Fill only 1/2 full, making sure not to cover the inside hole with batter.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, cool completely.

Glaze

Add powdered sugar and vanilla to small bowl, gradually add cream a little at a time until desired consistency.
Frost doughnuts or hold upside down and dip, immediately add sprinkles
Place on wax paper until glaze is set

Easter Doughnut Pops

Add a Peep to the top of a wooden lollipop stick
From the bottom, add the doughnuts

Notes

Liz says... I love the mini doughnuts, but you can certainly use this recipe in any doughnut pan. If you don't have a doughnut pan, you can try baking them in a muffin tin, but I think a doughnut pan is well worth the money {usually less than $10}

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Stay tuned for more Easter treats all this week!

April Fool’s Day Dinner

CupcakeLady — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:30:04 +0000

Happy Saturday friends! April really snuck up on me! So, I’m sharing some ideas for April Fool’s Day Dinner from last year. I’ve changed the recipe format so you can easily save to your recipe box and print out. Have fun!!

You probably know by now…I LOVE to create fun food!! Because I’m a Mom, a wife and a foodie {food blogger}, holidays are always tons of fun! April Fool’s Day is no exception!

I have been tricking my family on April Fool’s Day for lots of years, but not in a bad way, just with fun food. I’ve made several faux cupcakes for April Fool’s Day and last year I shared dinner ideas.

This year I decided that I needed to “up my game” a bit, so I created some new ideas for you, and a couple returning ideas from last year.

You first saw the Nuggets & Fries on cupcakes, now they are making their debut for dinner.

Does your family love Deviled Eggs? I know mine does…they are sure to be fooled by these.

Can you tell which ones are real eggs?

These Sushi are also sure to be hit! They are very quick, easy and only take 2 ingredients.

And finally making a come back from last year, because we can’t have all sweets for our April Fool’s Day Dinner. Snakes and Bugs…

I think your family is going to be totally fooled by this dinner. Don’t you? How about a cupcake to go with your fun April Fool’s Day Dinner?

Maybe some Snowcones…

And don’t miss my other fun April Fool’s Day Cupcakes!

Deviled Egg Inspiration

Sushi Inspiration

Snakes and Bugs are originally from Pillsbury

April Fool’s Day Dinner: Chicken Nuggets & Fries

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Yield: About 10-15 nuggets & 15-20 fries

Fun idea to fool your family. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

1 pound cake {I only found sliced in the bakery at Walmart, but you can certainly use a whole one, or bake your own}
Cereal, Nilla Wafer cookies or Graham Crackers {or a combination, I used Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Nilla Wafers, crushed in the food processor}
Canned white frosting, melted {canned works best}
Tools – Small knife and a crinkle cutter {I use one from Pampered Chef}
Dipping Sauce – Vanilla pudding with a couple drops each of yellow and copper food coloring

Instructions

Nuggets

Cut pound cake into nugget shapes.
Crush cereal, cookies and/or crackers in the food processor.
Melt frosting.
Dip nugget in frosting and then coat with crumbs.
Place on wax paper until set.

Fries

Trim edges off pound cake and cut with crinkle cutter.
Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray, place fries on cookie sheet and place in oven on high temp {either 475 degrees or broil} Watch VERY closely, they brown up really quickly.

Dipping sauce

Mix vanilla pudding according to directions on box, add a couple drops of yellow and copper food coloring

Notes

Liz says... These nuggets and fries are also fun on top of cupcakes.

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April Fool’s Day Dinner: Deviled Eggs

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Fool everyone with these Deviled Eggs. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

Cadbury chocolate eggs {or an egg shaped mold}
White Chocolate for melting {I use Almond Bark, found in the baking aisle}
White frosting
Yellow & Copper food coloring
Orange sugar sprinkles

Instructions

Use a Cadbury egg for the base, cut in half
Melt the white chocolate.
Dip egg into white chocolate and place on wax paper. I had to do this in steps, and place in fridge in between. First, I coated the cut side of the egg {not the rounded side}. Then I dipped the rounded part, most of the eggs took 2 coats.

Filling

Color frosting with yellow and copper food coloring until you get the color you want.
Fill a decorator bag, fitted with a Star tip #22 and pipe on the filling. Sprinkle very light with orange sugar sprinkles.

Real eggs

Boil eggs as you would for Deviled Eggs. Crush yolks in food processor so they are very fine.
Add mayo, mustard and 1 or 2 drops of yellow and copper food coloring.
Place in bag and pipe on, just like you do for the chocolate eggs. Sprinkle with orange sugar.

Notes

Liz says... These are a little tricky the first couple times you try them, but once you get the hang of it, they are easy.

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April Fool’s Day Dinner: Sushi

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 10 minutes

A sweet version of Sushi. Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

Twinkies
Fruit Roll-ups

Instructions

Cut ends off of a Twinkie and then cut in half.
Unwrap a green and blue fruit roll-up, cut 2 pieces from the green.
Wrap the Twinkie with the roll-up.
Then cut thin strips of remaining roll-ups, I cut mine about 2 inches long.
Fold in half, and using a toothpick, poke them into the center of the sushi.
You will get 2 pieces of sushi from 1 Twinkie and 1 roll-up.

Notes

Liz says... These Sushi are not only fun but yummy!

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April Fool’s Day Dinner: Snakes & Bugs

Rating: 51

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Kids love eating snakes and bugs! Recipe from HoosierHomemade.com

Ingredients

Hot Dogs
Crescent Rolls or Breadsticks {I used Crescent Rolls}
Shoestring Potatoes {found these at the grocery store}
Red Fruit Roll-up for the Snakes tongue
Raisins for the Snakes eyes
Ketchup and mustard for the Bugs

Instructions

Snakes

Wrap a breadstick or slice of crescent roll around a hot dog.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes until bread is golden brown.
Remove from oven and place on tray or plate.
Cut a small piece of fruit roll-up for the tongue, and cut 2 small pieces of raisin for the eyes.
Carefully slit open a mouth and push the tongue in with a knife or toothpick. Stick the raisins on for eyes.

Bugs

Cut a hot dog into 4 pieces, wrap a small piece of breadstick or cresent roll around one end.
Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes or until bread is golden brown.
Remove from oven.
While the bread is still soft, push shoestring potatoes in for the legs, and into the hot dog for antennae.
Squeeze a small amount of mustard and ketchup into a ziploc bag, seal closed and cut a very small tip off one corner. Dot the bug with mustard and ketchup.

Notes

Liz says... Serve these warm or cold

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