So, my 10-year-old son might be my toughest critic. Especially when it comes to anything chocolate. Gavin was born with…shall we say a selective palate?!? Discerning may be more accurate or even downright highfalutin. We’re talking about a kid who wanted bolognese for his birthday party at the age of three. He knows when I switch milk brands or if I serve lean versus fatty ground beef. I have found myself watching him while he taste tests for me, reading his facial expressions, anticipating his thumbs up approval. Needless to say, I’ve been practicing for months to get him to LOVE my chocolate cupcakes. The comments ranged from the frosting being too sweet or not chocolatey enough and I’d cringe when I’d hear Gav utter, “Uhhhh Mom, it’s not my favorite.”