It’s a sad comment on how often I (don’t) bake that when I go into the kitchen and start getting out bowls and baking pans the cats show up to be fed. I mean … why else would I be coming into the kitchen at this odd hour, right? Sad, indeed.
However, much to their surprise, it was to bake something … muffins, in fact. I had pulled a page out of Parade Magazine’s monthly dash insert, (which is all about food), because it had a basic muffin recipe and a bunch of variations. Yes, it’s true – I am suckered in even by pictures of food. Figured I’d try them. By the way, the recipes featured in dash all come from bon appetit, Gourmet and epicurious.
What I liked about them was the low amount of sugar in the batch – only 1/4 cup – and they recommended canola oil, of which I have organic onhand. Made-from-scratch muffins really are incredibly easy to make and these were no exception. I decided to go simple and top them with a mix of cinnamon and the neat sanding sugar I’ve been waiting to use. You can see it best in the batter photo.
How did they come out? Beautiful, of course, but oddly enough, they could have done with a wee bit more sweetness. Want to try them? Find the recipe here with a link to the variations.
Still A Dreamer 
I had a grilled Irish cheddar on Jewish rye with a few slices of fresh ham. Even the butter was Irish. Only regret, not buying the Guinness.
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Sounds yummy. You can never go wrong with good cheese. The ham? well, I don’t go there, but I do remember enjoying really good ham.
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I always thank the pig.
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I thought you’d once told me you didn’t eat meat, no? or that you didn’t eat what you couldn’t or wouldn’t kill yourself? (or something like that.) In any event, if you are eating meat, I’m sure it is organic/humanely raised and led a better life than the factory-farmed. I just can’t eat pigs anymore – for more reasons than I can list. Too sad for me.
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You are correct on all notes. I love pigs, I helped birth piglets, I know that they are smart, and only rarely do I consume them. And yes, I do know where all my food comes from.
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Sometimes it’s hard being as responsible as we are. But we sleep well. 🙂
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I am sending you a link…
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