Wednesday, January 19, 2011

planning for remarkable....

As I am thinking of 2011, I know that I will need to " make time for remarkable".
Remarkable moments don't just happen, most of the time we must plan or have a vision for them.
That's not to say that we don't get SURPRISED by the most wonderful , seemingly small acts of kindness, the warm smile of  a child, or meeting someone with a heart the size of an ocean!

 But I hope to plan a little more time for:
  • playing games with my loved ones
  • taking time for a non-elaborate, but tasty meals with my awesome friends 
  • creating some innovative new recipes with ingredients unfamiliar to me
  • drinking lots of 1000faces coffee! (  local coffee roaster, Athens, GA)
  • cherishing my moments with Jesus... and living life from the inside out
  • finding new ways to support my mom in the battle with ovarian cancer, and treasuring every day with her!
  • posting some recipes and pics to the blog...
Have a Happy and Prosperous 2011~
 
zucchini muffins, whole wheat
 -lisa

Zucchini Muffins:
2c. freshly ground soft wheat pastry flour
( 1 c. whole wheat pastry flour + 1 c. AP flour)
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
3/4 c. white sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. grated zucchini
3 eggs
1/2 c. natural applesauce
1/2 c. canola oil
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. coconut
1/4 c. golden raisins
1/4 c. pecans, chopped ( can use 1/2 c. pecans)

Whisk dry ingredients together with wire whisk, including sugars. Add eggs, oil, applesauce,  vanilla and mix lightly.
Add zucchini, coconut, raisins and pecans and mix until blended.  Don't overbeat muffins.  Bake 375 degrees for  about 15 min. until golden as pictured. Makes approx . 22 muffins