post #30: Just Peachy Cinnamon Muffins

Just Peachy Cinnamon Muffins

I finally started my new(ish) job this week! I can't wait to dive right in and get started. Since I haven't seen my co-workers since the end of March (even though that seems like yesterday!), I decided to bring a little breakfast treat. I made a few small changes to the yummy muffins found here, and they were pretty yummy, if I do say so myself. I hope you enjoy them as much we did!

Just Peachy Cinnamon Muffins

Yielded: A LOT! About 16 regular sized muffins AND 48 mini muffins

Ingredients:

3 c all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp cinnamon

1 c vegetable oil

3 eggs, lightly beaten

2 c sugar

3 c pitted and pureed peaches (fresh!)

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, grease muffin cups.

2. In Bowl #1, mix flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

3. In Bowl #2, beat eggs. Add vegetable oil & sugar.

4. Combine the contents of Bowl #2 with Bowl #1 slowly.

5. Using a blender or food processor, pulse peaches until pureed with some small chunks of peach.

6. Fold peach puree into the combined contents of Bowl #1 & #2.

7. For mini muffins, bake 8-10 minutes. For regular muffins, bake 15-18 minutes.

8. Enjoy!

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees, grease muffin cups.

2. In Bowl #1, mix flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.

3. In Bowl #2, beat eggs. Add vegetable oil & sugar.

4. Combine the contents of Bowl #2 with Bowl #1 slowly.

5. Using a blender or food processor, pulse peaches until pureed with some small chunks of peach.

6. Fold peach puree into the combined contents of Bowl #1 & #2.

7. For mini muffins, bake 8-10 minutes. For regular muffins, bake 15-18 minutes.

8. Enjoy!

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post #12 - 116 Wine Bar {Restaurant Review}

116 Wine Bar + Farmers Market

Happy Hump Day everyone! I'm a little late on my first post for the week - I've been a little more stressed about studying this week than I have been recently. I guess that time is coming! 

I took a break on Saturday morning to head to the Soda City Farmers Market and brunch with Jo. We got some great finds at the Farmer's Market this week - cucumbers, trout sausage, "Tuscany" goat cheese, and shrimp + pancetta ravioli. Oh, and a raspberry macaroon, for good measure. 

After walking around, we headed to 116 Wine Bar. (Wanna see the menu? Click here!) I seemed to be out of town or busy every time my girlfriends headed here for brunch over the past few years, so I was very excited to try it. (P.S. - they only serve brunch on Saturday!) This hole in the wall is known for using local ingredients to make delicious drinks and food.

My friends have raved about their Bloody Marys. I was a little worried that the Bloody Mary's Revenge would be too spicy, but it really had the perfect amount of spice!

(absolut peppar vodka, 116's extra hot bloody mary mix, made with spices, fresh horseradish, + a touch of guinness)

Jo got the Steak and Eggs.

(chili rubbed sirloin steak with two eggs and toast)

I went with the 3 Potato Hashbrowns + Eggs. The sweet potatoes were our favorite!

(blend of yukon gold, purple, and sweet potatoes with sauteed jalapenos, bell peppers, onions, and goat cheese, + scrambled eggs)

Later that night, as an early birthday celebration, we grilled steaks and baked potatoes. We topped our bacon wrapped filets with the Tuscany Goat Cheese from the farmers market. We had our baked potatoes with greek yogurt and bleu cheese. Yum!

I think I gained about 100 pounds, but it's safe to say that we ate well on Saturday! We will definitely be heading back to 116 sometime soon for brunch, or maybe for dinner and drinks. 

Here's to looking forward to getting my life back and trying more Columbia brunch spots!

MBC

post #8 - F5: Grilled Watermelon, Pilot Pens, Garden, C25K App, & Zonin Prosecco!

Linking Up - 5 on Friday!

I'm excited this week to be participating in a Link Up! Two blogs that I read and love (A. Liz. Adventures and Carolina Charm) are hosting this fun concept, where various bloggers post about the same thing and link to each other. This allows you to discover new blogs and read other blog posts about the same topics. Since I've been meaning to do a post about some things that I've been loving lately, this  Link Up is the perfect opportunity!

This week, I've been loving on:

Grilled Watermelon with Goat Cheese -

Brace yourself. Grilled watermelon sprinkled with goat cheese. I know this sounds...different, but oh. my. goodness. Heavenly.

(drizzle a few slices of watermelon with extra virgin olive oil, then throw them on the grill. when you take them off, sprinkle them with goat cheese.)

Pilot Gel Pens

I've essentially gone through this pack of pens in one week. But, I've been writing with them all day, every day. Although the subject matter I've been studying is pretty boring, this combo pack's colors make me feel a little happier. (It's the little things, people!)

(found here, or at your local Target :-))

Our Garden

This year, for the first time, Jo and I have attempted a garden! I am very excited to report that we are growing lots of baby vegetables! So far, we have jalapenos, squash, and tomatoes. Our peppers, cucumber, onions, and zucchini are all doing well and we're expecting to see them appearing at any time! We have had so much fun nurturing this garden and watching everything grow.

(the day we planted - mid-april)

(now! lots of budding plants!)

(ready to pick?)

The C25K Running App

Jo and I have started a running plan this week - so far, so good! It's a lot harder for me than it is for him, but I think it's just a guy thing to be able to run with ease. I used the Couch to 5k program a few years ago, which helps you go from not running at all to running a 5k in just 2 months! We have been using an app called C25K(Free) that you can download for your iPhone. I use it along with my Nike+ app (which counts distance and calories burned), but I like C25K because it tells you when to start walking and start jogging - no need to try to time things in your head when you're just trying to make it up a hill! You can learn more about the app here, and can download it from the iTunes store. Happy running! 

Zonin Prosecco

A few weeks ago, I picked a bottle of this prosecco up at Trader Joe's for ABOUT SIX DOLLARS. It did not disappoint, especially with this price tag! This may be my new go-to prosecco for a more "everyday" beverage. 

(i'll have the one on the left, please.)

*cheers to the weekend!*

Have y'all been receiving your May Books? Mine came in yesterday... and I'm in love...as usual. It's an addiction. I hope all of you that ordered are as happy with yours as I am with mine! 

I'd love to read your comments! Thanks for stopping by!

MBC