Red, White and Blue and Glitterd Cupcakes by Amanda Cupcake

Truth be told; for me, Memorial Day is a day off and not one for celebration . I honor women and men who have died from war, however, our government is to blame for many who have died. And although Memorial Day is one of remembrance it has become commercialized just as most calendar marked holidays.

Mattress Stores announce big sales, Used Car Lots push promotions, and Restaurants and Eateries hold early morning sales on breakfast and baked goods.

For some Memorial Day has true meaning. This post is about to take an interesting turn. We are not going to talk about ways to truly celebrate, we are going to talk about cupcakes!

Although, I will not be attending any parades or lighting fire works, I am admiring the craft of the talented Amanda Cupcake. One doesn't have to trumpet to the tune of Memorial Day in order to appreciate these gems. And they truly do look like gems.

A cherry, vanilla, blueberry cupcake
with a blueberry or cherry pie baked inside. Small, glittery, jewel like pies sit on top of the cake.