So here I am, at the age of 29, soon to be 30. Married with three children and I am creating a blog for the very first time. Daring to post thoughts and feelings that will really matter to no one but myself in a vain attempt to seem deep and enlightened. Having no friends of my own (never had that many growing up anyways) and having very little time for hobbies, what better method of self gratification than posting my own randomness in the hopes that someone else will find it of interest. Hey, if Britney Spears can do it, then maybe so can I.
All aboard, and enjoy the ride.
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Thoughts from the Empress
A bored 30 yr old house wife attempts to amuse herself by posting random thoughts, feelings and ideas on a message board for all the world to see while trying to discover who she really is and what she really wants out of life.
The Empress
About Me
- Keylolo
- 29 yr old Aquarius and current commander of two little girls and one little boy. Partnered with a cute, funny husband who has a tendency to lean towards being obsessive in regards to order and cleanliness.Laid back personality with current interests ranging from sewing and cooking to traveling and spirituality.(Believer in reincarnation and interested in Wicca, raised a Catholic).Jesus Christ that sounds dull! Enjoy shows such as The Boondocks, Family Guy, Heroes, Robot Chicken, The Office, and anything that is generally funny.
Today's Recipe
This is my favorite muffin recipe. Make this, and everyone will love you for it!
Banana Crunch Muffins
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 bananas)
1 cup medium-diced ripe bananas (1 banana)
1 cup small-diced walnuts
1 cup granola
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dried banana chips, granola, or shredded coconut, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Banana Crunch Muffins
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 extra-large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2 bananas)
1 cup medium-diced ripe bananas (1 banana)
1 cup small-diced walnuts
1 cup granola
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Dried banana chips, granola, or shredded coconut, optional
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line 18 large muffin cups with paper liners. Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the melted butter and blend. Combine the eggs, milk, vanilla, and mashed bananas, and add them to the flour-and-butter mixture. Scrape the bowl and blend well. Don't overmix.
Fold the diced bananas, walnuts, granola, and coconut into the batter. Spoon the batter into the paper liners, filling each 1 to the top. Top each muffin with dried banana chips, granola, or coconut, if desired. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops are brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, remove from the pan, and serve.