This past Sunday my husband celebrated his birthday– without me. You guys know how important birthdays are to me (any chance to celebrate, I am in!), so it was hard to be away from him, as he is still in DC wrapping up his job.

I’d already sent his gift to him earlier in the week. But I needed something to make his day — his actual day– special. Being apart is hard, but being overseas makes it even harder. I was thinking about cupcakes when a friend mentioned she was picking some up after our lunch. I was in! Turns out they were any cupcakes, but the best cupcakes in Hong Kong.

I picked up 2– his favorite kind and one for me, got some birthday candles at the supermarket {I had to ask to find them. They weren’t near the baking and cake supplies, but with the stationery items…not sure I’ve figured that one out, but I’m glad I found them), and waited until the next evening {his AM} on the day of his birthday.

We were talking via google video chat, as we usually do. Thankfully, the computer camera is only so big, so I was able to prep everything before bringing it on screen. 

I didn’t sing {because I have a terrible voice} but I did make him blow out the candle. I think he liked it, even if he didn’t taste the cupcake himself. {My mom called it a diet cupcake for this reason!} 

I hope it made his day a little special, even though we couldn’t be together. {We will be for my birthday, thank goodness, which isn’t too far away!}

I haven’t {as of writing this} eaten his cupcake, but mine was amazing! My friend wasn’t kidding that these are the best in Hong Kong. From a place on Queens Road in Wanchai {near Star St} this little shop Sift offered this gem called S’mores– 

Toasted marshmallow, chocolate ganache, chocolate cupcake with a graham crust. We will definitely be returning for my birthday.