October 4, 2016

Welcome, October! Pumpkin chocolate chip muffins recipe


It's finally here!!
 Pumpkin spice, nutmeg and deliciousness have reached our doorsteps,
drive-thru coffee stations, and have even infused our homes.

To graciously welcome fall, I made a simple pumpkin-chocolate chip muffin combo and handed them out to my work colleagues who may I add, squealed with enthusiasm before inhaling.

To make your own, just follow my recipe below. Or get creative,  and use coconut flour, almond flour, swap out semi-sweet chocolate chips for carob chips or dark chocolate.

Whatever you desire, make it with love and enjoy!



Ingredients 
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 can organic pumpkin puree (I got mine from Trader Joe's)
  • 1-1/2 cups vegetable oil 
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut flour (Trader Joe's brand. Please note... this was an accident because I ran out of regular flour.)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice (TJs)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (12 oz bag, again from TJ) :) 


Baking directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°. 
  2. In a large bowl, mix eggs, sugar, pumpkin and oil until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice and salt; Add flour mixture slowly to pumpkin mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths to almost all the way full.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Tops can scorch before center is fully cooked, so keep a close look on these. Cool in pan 10-15 minutes before removing to a wire rack.  Insert toothpick to make sure center is fully cooked. If not, add five minutes.
  4. Makes 2 dozen muffins.

September 5, 2016

That's a Wrap!

I'm excited! Summer is coming to a close, and the chilly weather will soon arrive, bringing with it my favorite season of the year--fall! But before we get ready to down the piping hot cup of Mexican chocolate and pumpkin-spiced everything, let's adorn over the fun sandals of the moment.

Straps around toes and ankles look good on just about everyone, and are the perfect accent to pull an #ootd (outfit of the day) together. Whether you prefer stilettos, flats, or a slight boost from more than a kitten heel, there is nothing more perfect than a shoe with an attitude.

I chose six styles below that range in affordable to toting two thousand dollars in your back pocket is considered junk change. Whatever your budget, if the shoe fits, pair it with jeans, slacks or a flouncy skirt and enjoy the day!



That's a Wrap


August 26, 2016

Dog day!

Happy National Dog Day,

Love Bella, her sister Lulu 

and a few of our cousins and friends!