Today's New York Times has an entire article about Red Velvet cake, and how it is rising from its tacky status to become a sought-after comfort food. The accompanying photos made me drool and crave; I wanted to dive into a massive, sweet, pillowy slice. Hadn't I just seen one of these cakes somewhere? After work I went on a mission, battling the slush and cold wind in search of Velvet. I went to Afterwords Cafe, the Marvelous Market, and the Firehook Bakery, all to no avail. Where had I seen the darn thing??

In the end I had to content myself with a vanilla cupcake from Starbucks, which I'll savor after I log off tonight.

Hope you're all having a great V-Day, however you are spending it!