Pinned It / Tried It - Banana Muffins With Struesel Topping

Pinned It / Tried It - Banana Muffins With Struesel Topping

Salllys Baking Addiction

 



Banana Muffins with Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Streusel

  makes 16 muffins

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 and 1/2 cup mashed bananas, very ripe (about 3 large ripe bananas)
• 3 Tablespoons yogurt (I used vanilla greek yogurt) -  
• I used vanilla honey yogurt

Streusel

• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts -
• I did NOT use walnuts my family doesn't like them

Preheat oven to 425F degrees. Line muffin tin with baking cups or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.

Make the streusel first by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, gently toss together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. Using an electric stand or hand mixer, beat the sugar, butter, and egg in a large bowl until fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed. On low speed, beat in the mashed bananas and yogurt. I mixed the banana and yogurt together in a separate bowl then added it to the batter. By hand, stir in the dry ingredients mixing until everything is *just* combined. Do not over mix.
Layer one spoonful of batter into the muffin cup. Sprinkle with streusel. Layer another spoonful on top and layer with more streusel. Continue to layer batter and streusel into each muffin tin.
Bake muffins for 5 minutes at 425F degrees. Lower temperature dial down to 350F degrees and continue to bake for about 14 more minutes until the muffins are set and lightly browned.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the tins and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

I am not that great at baking and these muffins turned out perfect and were gone within hours. They are so fluffy and moist. I love the topping!!!!!

Pinned It / Tried It - Copy Cat Starbucks Passion Fruit Tea

Pinned It / Tried It - Copy Cat Starbucks Passion Fruit Tea

During the warmer months of the year (or if I am stricken with a hangover) I love to drink Starbucks Sweetened Passion Fruit Tea. It is so refreshing and delish!

The recipe I pinned was from shadycatladysmom


Ingredients:

2 quarts / 8 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
4 Tazo Passion Tea bags
1-2 tablespoons honey (this is my addition to the recipe, a sweet flower honey is best)

Add the 2 quarts of water to the pan, add sugar and honey and bring to a boil.
After you get to a nice boil shut off the heat and add your tea bags, then wait……..

I let my steep for about an hour and a half, I really think the longer the better.
I let mine steep for about 30 - 45 minutes
Pour the tea into your container and refrigerate.

After the tea has chilled pour over ice and enjoy! The best part about this recipe is you don't have to go anywhere to get it and it only costs about .50 cents per glass.

Wordless Wednesday - Chalkboards

Here is my wordless for this Wednesday...I'm off getting my chalk paint on.

Gone Coastal In Houston

Apartment Therapy

 

blissranch.blogspot.com

 

Easy and Chic Flour Sack Hand Towels

Super Easy and Chic Flour Sack Hand Towels

I can never have enough hand towels whether it be for the kitchen or the bathroom. And I think that they should look great! I just found some flour sack towels at Walmart and I really like them because they are so cheap and I can dress them up any way I want to.

The best thing is that you can really do anything to these towels - dye them, paint them, stencil, screen print, iron on transfer, add embellishments buttons or ribbons, or cut and sew them into something else. The possibilities are endless REALLY!

Here is what I did using iron on transfer paper -

1. I took each towel (they come in a package of 5 at Walmart). I folded them in half and sewed the edges together so they became two-ply and closer to the size of a kitchen or bath hand towel. (this is completely optional)

2. I then went online and found some free printable graphics (graphics fairy is a great site to check out). At this point its up to you what you want the end product to look like, but I changed the color and altered the images a little in paint shop.

3. Once you have the images that you want - make sure to do a mirror image or t-shirt image and print them out on your transfer paper (there are two kinds of transfer paper one for inkjet printers and one for lazer printers make sure you get the right kind).

4. Cut out each image (you can leave a little around the edges or use an xacto knife).

5. Arrange the images the way that you like them with the printed side down and iron on.

The image on the left is ironed on, the image on the right is the printed image on the transfer paper

I hope this has inspired you to run out and get crafty with some flour sack towels.
Here are some links for other ideas for flour sack towels

http://www.thecountrychiccottage.net/2011/01/diy-vintage-flour-sack.html
http://www.alwaysinwonder.com/2012/02/painted-ombre-flour-sack-towels.html
http://accordingtocarey.com/tag/flour-sack-towels/

Pinned It / Tried It - Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Number 2 Pencil Blog

Cinnamon Roll Sour Cream Pancakes Recipe:

Cinnamon Sugar Filling

4 tablespoons of melted butter
1/4 cup of firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the microwave and add to mixing bowl. Then add 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar (I used golden brown sugar), 2 tablespoons of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and stir together.

Fold a quart size plastic baggie over a small cup, that way you can easily pour the cinnamon sugar mixture into the baggie. Close the baggie well and set aside to cool. To speed up the process a little I put my bag of cinnamon sugar goodness into the fridge

 Sour Cream Pancakes

1 cup of all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons of sugar
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
1 cup of sour cream
1/4 cup of milk
4 tablespoons of melted butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
I made traditional Bisquick pancakes

Let the pancakes set up on the griddle for about 2 minutes, then it is time to add the cinnamon sugar swirl. Snip just a small corner of your cinnamon sugar baggie, push the tip of your baggie into the batter, and carefully swirl the mixture into the pancake batter. Don’t just swirl the mixture on top of the pancake, it needs to be in the batter to make the signature cinnamon roll look. (I don't think I added the cinnamon sugar soon enough and didn't get it into the pancake enough). Try not to get too close to the edge of the pancakes with the swirl, or the cinnamon sugar mixture will run off.

Once the pancakes are cooked, about 7 minutes on the first side, and 5 on the second side, remove them with a large spatula sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Turn them onto the plate swirl side up. Work quickly when removing the pancakes, once the cinnamon sugar mixture cools on your spatula, the pancakes will start to stick.

These pancakes did make a mess of my griddle, but I have a clean up trick that makes cleaning up a snap. While your griddle is still hot take a wet paper towel and using your spatula wipe down the griddle. The steam from the wet paper towel loosens up all the mess and wipes it away.

These pancakes were very good, but I was expecting more of the gritty traditional cinnamon roll filling. I will definitely make these again in the future. Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Wordless Wednesday - Summer Squash

My garden and fridge are overflowing with summer squash...

1. Squash Puppies @ piarecipes.com

2. Squash Patties @ livingthegoodlife5

3. Cheesy Summer Squash Casserole @ Happenstanced

4. Zucchini & Squash Gratin @ Confessions of a Tart

5. Squash and Blueberry Muffins @ Real Mom Kitchen

6. Zucchini and Cheddar Tartlets @ Southern With a Twist

7. Brown Sugar Squash Muffins @ Parenting Miracles


Hahahah - I felt a little like an Iron Chef putting together these recipes where yellow squash had to be an ingredient.

Flea Market Tips - Part 2

 

 

 



When planning a trip or day of flea marketing make sure that you plan ahead. If you plan on going to several markets or a market that you have never been to before map it out...you would hate to not make it because you couldn't find the destination!

Measure you space and write it down! This is essential for getting a piece that will fit.

Make sure to bring cash and your ATM / credit card. Most vendors now use portable card readers so can use your plastic.

Bring a large bag to carrier it all. Places like The Alameda Flea Market have carts for larger items, but don't count on being able to get one. Ask the vendor if they can hold larger items so you don't have to make multiple trips to the car / truck.

Look at everything you never know what might be hiding or might be found on the next row.

NEVER SKIP THE DISCOUNT SECTIONS!!!!!!!!!

Happy fleaing

Pinned It / Tried It - Copycat Starbucks Passion Fruit Tea

 

During the warmer months of the year (or if I am stricken with a hangover) I love to drink Starbucks Sweetened Passion Fruit Tea. It is so refreshing and delish!

The recipe I pinned was from shadycatladysmom


Ingredients:

2 quarts / 8 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
4 Tazo Passion Tea bags
1-2 tablespoons honey (this is my addition to the recipe, a sweet flower honey is best)

Add the 2 quarts of water to the pan, add sugar and honey and bring to a boil.
After you get to a nice boil shut off the heat and add your tea bags, then wait……..

I let my steep for about an hour and a half, I really think the longer the better.
I let mine steep for about 30 - 45 minutes
Pour the tea into your container and refrigerate.

After the tea has chilled pour over ice and enjoy! The best part about this recipe is you don't have to go anywhere to get it and it only costs about .50 cents per glass.

Flea Marketing Tips - Part 1

Going to the Flea Market can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Here are the hot items that might give you some ideas for things to look for.

1. Doors
2. Windows
3. Bird cages
4. Ladders
5. Quilts
6. Linens
7. Frames
8. Jars
9. Wicker and wooden baskets
10. Scales
11. Vintage kitchen items
12. Silver
13. Vintage jewelry
14. Vintage dishes
15. Chandeliers
16. Chandelier crystals
17. Watering cans
18. Galvanized items
19. Vintage ice chests and toolboxes
20. Keys
21. Buttons
22. Suitcases and trunks
23. Globes
24. Maps
25. Postcards 26. Oil Lamps 27. Hankies 28. Antique Cameras 29.Crates 30. Vintage Glass Bottles 31. Tins / Canisters 32. Antique Books 33. Sheet Music 34. Ephemera / paper ephemera 35. Architectural salvage 36. Industrial Items 37. Garden Items / Planters and Decor 38. Flower Frogs 39. Vintage trims, ribbons, lace, and wood spools 40. Vintage Toys and Games 41. Chairs 42. Small Tables 43. Mannequins / dress forms 44. Storage items - canisters, cans, bottles, crates, boxes, etc 45. Printers Tray 46. Printing Letters / Stamps 47. Vintage Fabric 48. Vintage Pillowcases and sheets 49. Pyrex / Vintage Dishware 50. Owls Here are a few items that I also look for:

Vintage Christmas décor
Ornaments
Mercury glass
Yard sticks
Aluminum Christmas trees
Measuring Tapes
Organizational items / furniture
Rulers
Kids Stuff / Flash Cards

Wordless Wednesday / DIY Eye Candy

 

 

While at Barnes and Noble I checked out the magazine section and found these amazing items.

 



 

Product Links:

 

A Beautiful Mess - Fine Grains

Mel Designs

The Ruby Nest - Original Art and Dolls

Canfolk By Kristen Sunby

 

 

 

Quick and Easy DIY Jewelry

This post is in connection with my Just Can't Seem to Craft.

I was finally able to create something distraction free - well almost distraction free (aka a 2 year old and her shenanigans).

 



I made these sterling silver and shell earrings and a silver and turquoise beaded bar necklace.

Pinned It / Tried It -

Pinned It / Tried it - Jello & Canned Pineapple

Charm and Poise

Drain juice from a can of Sliced Pineapple
Replace with Jello made with 1/2 of the water required on pkg.
Chill until set.
Run hot water on can sides & bottom to loosen.
Cut bottom from can to punch mold out.
Cut between pineapple slices & serve.

I used sugar free strawberry Jello. I did not read the directions about using 1/2 the water so mine was a fail (as far as the form and slicing) it still tasted delicious.

Here is my finished product:

 

I am definitely going to try this again and actually follow the directions :)