Weekly Fun Foodie Links

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I’m way behind on my food links this weekend, but I have a couple good food and recipe links for you to check out. I guess it’s better late than never so here goes!Strawberry Shortcake

Ironstone – Dinnerware with Memories
Mary Emma, at Country Kitchen, relates the memories connected with the ironstone platters her mother used for serving family meals. You, too, can write down your family memories associated with dinnerware past and present.

Looks like Playing with Polymer Clay to Eileen
Eileen challenges you to watch this great YouTube video by “fondant artist”, Robin Hassett, and tell her if it doesn’t look like playing with clay to you. Food can be art too!

Real Food Fast!
Once you’ve tried risotto, it’s hard to go back to plain rice!

Reuben Casserole
A new twist on an old favorite.

10 Fabulous Summer Dessert Ideas to put some fun in your backyard barbecue, or cookout desserts.

10 Dessert Ideas For Strawberry Season~ Strawberry season is here! What’s your favorite way to eat strawberries?

Weekend Fun Foodie Links

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I’m behind on my weekend foodie links! I haven’t posted them in several weeks, it’s time to get caught up, so here are some great food links for your weekend enjoyment:cake

Breakfast On The Go~ Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
These tasty muffins are easy to make, then pop in the freezer for a quick breakfast or snack.

Low country shrimp and black-eyed peas
Cyndi’s been obsessing over low country recipes lately, and this is one of her current favorites!

Nighttime Noshing: Getting on a New Track
Has Jean lost those six pounds that crept up on her last year yet? No, but she has a new weapon in her “battle of the bulge”. LOL

Tracking Your Food Intake
Have you ever tried tracking or journaling your food intake?

How to Make Candied Blossoms
Gather up those spring blossoms to decorate your next cake. Eileen at The Artful Crafter tells you how to select, clean and Sugar Edible Blossoms.

The 10 Healthiest Foods you’ve Never Tried
Here’s another interesting food list Jean came across recently. It’s The 10 Healthiest Foods You’ve Never Tried. Catchy. Clever. And too true – for most Americans.

Lily Wedding Inspirations and Ideas
Lilies are beautiful flowers, pull in some of their beauty for a summer party or wedding.

Have a great weekend!

Breakfast On The Go~ Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

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Today I have a breakfast on the go recipe for you. This recipe makes about 3-4 dozen muffins. I make a big batch, keep a dozen out and throw the other 2 dozen in the freezer to whip out and heat up when needed.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins

2 cups (about 4 large) bananas, mashed
2 cups oats, uncooked
1 cup milk
1 cup butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon of salt
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
2 cups of chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375`F. In a medium bowl, combine the bananas, oats, and milk. Set the mixture aside and in a large bowl cream the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well before adding the next egg. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the flour mixture and the banana mixture alternately to the butter and sugar mixture.

Spray a muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray, and spoon the mixture into the cups. Fill each cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the muffin comes out clean. Remove the muffins from the pan and let them cool on a wire rack.

Bag the muffins up, and freeze them for up to 3 months. Pull them out for a quick breakfast, or snack. Slip them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds to warm them up when you’re in a hurry.