Well I finally decided on a fuel-packed muffin to make to aid in my post-run hunger. I've been trucking along with my running and my diet has been changing along with it. I've been craving more good carbs and protein and been steering clear of sweets even more than usual.I made a muffin that was based very loosely on a recipe from Williams-Sonoma. Their muffin was a banana nut muffin, and … [Read more...]

For round two of muffins (also known as "cleaning out the fridge"), I've decided to do a jumble of shredded carrots, shredded apples, pecans, and oats. These muffins turned out so moist and flavorful, without a lot of sugar or fat. I used a lot of substitutes, including Greek yogurt and apple sauce, and most of the flavor came from the freshly shredded ingredients. The ultimate sign of success in … [Read more...]

Time for the first taste of fall!Well I'm completely exhausted. In addition to moving (one small Civic car-load at a time), Razorback games (go hogs! We beat Georgia!), and exams (all As, all the way), I decided I need to get back into baking as soon as possible so it doesn't slip away from me. I wanted to start with something out of the ordinary.I found a recipe for sweet potato muffins on … [Read more...]

As if it weren't obvious, I haven't been able to bake or blog lately. I've been caught up in some emotionally devastating...shit...for lack of a better word. I am no longer in nursing school (to make a terribly long story short) and have started soul searching within the last couple days. I am having to think about what I want for my life and my future, and all I know is that I have a family that … [Read more...]