Fig Corn Muffins
This past week was a tough one. I haven’t posted since early in the morning on Marathon Monday, I haven’t been able to gather thoughts in an appropriate manner, and it wasn’t the time for fun new recipe posts anyway. For those of you also in the Boston area, I hope you made it through the week safe and sound, and that you are gradually getting back into the swing of things. I can definitely say it’s a relief to be returning to normal, though I wish we’d never had to endure that week and those horrific events in the first place. (more…)
Oatmeal Muffins with Raisins, Dates and Walnuts
Muffins are such a wonderful breakfast treat. If done right, they are so satisfying and delicious, plus they come in individual portions, which means I can have one to myself and I don’t have to share 
There’s this small bakery/cafe in the South End of Boston, close to the gym Kevin and I go to, and we always stop there on Saturdays after a long week of gym visits. It might seem counter-intuitive to go and indulge right after we’ve busted our butts at the gym, but it’s always such a welcome reward, and since we go just once a week – it’s totally okay, right? (more…)
Strawberry Basil Almond Muffins
Welcome to post 2 on gluten-free baking! Gluten-free AND dairy-free. I sound like a whole lotta fun now don’t I?! But the good news is I met a GREAT dietitian who inspired me and made me feel hopeful for the first time in nearly two years, and most importantly made me believe that this crazy stupid elimination diet just might make me feel better. For those of you who feel fine every day it’s probably hard to imagine what it’s like to have pain 24/7/365, but for someone who’s had that for nearly two years, the idea that I might be able to lead a mostly pain-free life is hugely exciting! (more…)
Lemon Cream Flax Muffins
I can’t believe Christmas has already come and gone. It felt like the just holiday flew by this year, despite a 4-day weekend – very long by my standards – and two separate celebrations. I always think after the fact that I wish I’d gotten more into the holiday spirit. After all, it is my favorite time of year, but somehow it always sneaks up and then disappears, before I even have time to register it’s presence. But New Years is still looming in the near future, so there’s one more exciting event to look forward to before the long winter. Plus now that the holiday has passed, we can move onto bigger and better things that aren’t all about Christmas cookies and cranberries and gingerbread. To be honest, those are all things I LOVE, but so are things like these outstanding and unbelievably scrumptious lemon cream flax muffins – that are not the tiniest bit festive, but are every bit delicious. (more…)
Pumpkin Gingerbread Nut Muffins
I’ve noticed lately that I am a serious repeat offender… the muffin/brownie/cookie/bar type. Oh, and cupcakes. I make a lot of cupcakes. It seems I really need to expand my horizons, but when the weather gets cold and I crave comfort foods, I go straight for that big fluffy muffin, or crumbly coffee cake, or classic cookies for a dessert. I just can’t help it, hence yet another muffin post. I wish I could apologize, but these are too good to apologize for. Plus they help you transition between seasons perfectly – fall (pumpkin) and winter (gingerbread) create a happy little bridge from cool to cold, short days to long nights. (more…)
