There is just something about orange zest in a baked good that makes it so special. It reminds me of brunch, mimosas, Christmas, and after school snacks. Yet it is such a simple and easy thing to add to a recipe! Simple effort for elegant taste. Whip them up and serve them to everyone! The chocolate chips in these make it really special. I love how the chocolate melts into the batter. Tips for an excellent muffin: – don’t overmix the batter to avoid tough muffins (literally for the muffins but can also be applied to humans) – use the best possible ingredients for extra special muffins – add your…

Have you seen the Netflix movie called “The Unicorn Store”? This movie is about an early 20-something who gets kicked out of art school for her whimsical and childlike artwork. She then finds herself by having to prove herself worthy of owning a unicorn but in the end decides she loves herself enough that she doesn’t need something else to lover her.  The story has such a wonderful message and aesthetic. The main character happens to be an artist, her artwork is a mix of bright colors and sparkles! There is one scene where the main character wears an incredibly weird outfit and throws confetti and stuff everywhere! In that…

Ahh fall. Beautiful leaves, crisp air, and  pumpkin spice everything! These pumpkin muffins are delightfully spicy and fluffy. They are definitely scrumptious! The chocolate chips are the perfect sweet addition to the lovely fall treat. I made a mini version of these for a potluck and the large version for a bake sale. They were a hit at both! Bake for about 10 minutes if you do the mini version Be sure not to over bake and eat within a couple days so that they don’t get too dry. If it does happen simply heat them up in a microwave for a few seconds.   Scrumptious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins…

If you’re anything like me you probably loveeee desserts! If I don’t have something to satisfy my sweet tooth then I just don’t feel good at the end of the day. To keep a healthy life balance I like to combine health with sweet and delicious. These zucchini muffins are the perfect combination of sweet and rich but also healthy and filling. They make the perfect snack or after meal treat!     Zucchini Muffins Filled with Cream Cheese 12 muffins adapted from here   For muffins: 2 cups shredded zucchini 2 eggs 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking…

Near my home is a lovely European bakery. It has been there for many years and I have been going there since I can remember. I have many memories of this bakery. The first slice of cake I ever had came from this bakery. It was a vanilla cake with mocha frosting. I can’t say that I remember it but I’ve heard that I enjoyed it. Needless to say, after that simple grocery store cakes and ice cream cakes just didn’t cut it. I had to have their cake. On my 18 birthday, I could not decide what cake I wanted. The kind people at that bakery cut half chocolate…

The other day I over heard someone say that they don’t like peanut butter. People who don’t like peanut butter must be crazy. I think that even people who are allergic to peanut butter must like it! (But if you are allergic please don’t eat it) Honestly peanut butter goes well with anything. You can spread it on toast, eat it with fruit, eat it with veggies, make cookies with it, spread it on cookies, make drinks with it, use it in savoury peanut sauces, or even just eat it with a spoon. Mmmm delicious, I eat peanut butter every day! One of the possible best combinations is peanut butter and…

Today I am not posting a vegan recipe (sorry to all you vegans) or a gluten free recipe (sorry to all you on a gluten free diet) but I am posting a lovely, healthy, and delicious muffin recipe. My beautiful pan Recently I bought a silicon muffin pan. I’ve never used a silicon pan before so I was very excited to try it. As soon as I found a recipe I wanted to try out, I set myself to work. Plus its heart-shaped! Who can resist hearts, especially as Valentine’s Day is nearing? I am not sure how much I like silicon pans. It’s supposed to be easier to remove your…