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Category Archives: muffin
Sep 13
Honey Cornbread Mini Muffins
I mentioned in a few other posts about a party our entire family had last month for our Italian cousins who were visiting while on their honeymoon. I took a lot of pics of everyone’s American contributions (everyone made American … Continue reading

Posted in bread, muffin, side dishes
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Aug 2
Quick & Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
One month from today, my daughter will be 4 years old. How the heck did that happen already? I used to get a little annoyed when people said, “enjoy it – time goes by SO fast!” But you know what? … Continue reading

Posted in Annabella, bananas, bread, breakfast, chocolate, dessert, muffin, QuickAndEasy, snacks
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May 22
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Bella loves taking a trip to what she calls the “muffin store”. It’s really a local market that has anything you could possibly need, but their muffins are to die for (and they’re actually shipped from a very well known … Continue reading

Apr 6
Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Our latest recipe swap theme was fruit. Fruit in anything – sweet or savory. And I was very happy to receive Katie’s recipe for these delicious muffins. Be sure to check out her blog if you don’t already know about … Continue reading

Posted in berries, bread, breakfast, freezer friendly, fruit, muffin, QuickAndEasy, snacks
7 Comments

Mar 5
Diner Style Cranberry Walnut Muffins (Secret Recipe Club)
One of the things I love most about the Secret Recipe Club is that it exposes me to some great blogs that I’ve never seen before. This month is no exception. Amber, who writes Bluebonnets and Brownies, is originally from … Continue reading

Posted in berries, breakfast, muffin, nuts, QuickAndEasy, snacks
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Feb 9
Coffee Cake Muffins
10am playdate. Hostess says she’ll have fresh fruit. Plus she’s making quiche. And sangria. So what do you bring? These beauties. Coffee Cake Muffins from Mark Bittman, via The Chicagoist 5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided 2 cups AP flour 1/4 … Continue reading

Posted in breakfast, muffin, nuts, snacks
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Aug 5
Who you callin’ googootz?
Any Sopranos fans out there? Remember when Tony referred to AJ as “googootz”? At the time, I had no clue what it meant and immediately ran to google, which I’m guessing some of you may have just done yourselves. I … Continue reading

Posted in chocolate, dessert, muffin, QuickAndEasy, snacks, zucchini
6 Comments

Feb 24
Calling all Moms…
Teeny time, Gymboree, school, park, playground, playdates, sports, parties, music class, gymnastics, karate, dance class…go ahead, Moms – add your child’s activity of the day to this list. It’s endless, right? Well, whatever it is, don’t forget to pack that … Continue reading

Posted in bananas, bread, breakfast, coconut, freezer friendly, mango, muffin, nuts, snacks
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Dec 16
"Mommy, I want a cupcake!"
I want to share with you one of Bella’s favorites that’s taken up much freezer space since the fall. When she wants one, she asks for a cupcake, so you know she REALLY must love them 🙂 I’ll be making … Continue reading

Posted in Annabella, breakfast, chocolate, freezer friendly, muffin, pumpkin, QuickAndEasy, snacks
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