Winter has arrived

 It seems winter has arrived with cold temperatures ( minus 7C ) and snow (6") and gusty wind. 
Schools are cancelled and those who don't have to go anywhere are better off staying home. Our little street will be one of the last to be cleared.

Snow or no snow we have to eat. I made Date/Orange muffins  ( those are pieces of dates sticking  out)......

....and an Impossible Quiche.

Teddy Bears in the living room.

That's it for today.  Oh yes, I had some questions about growing small herbs and other plants in teacups since they have no drainage. I find they do fine especially if I'm careful not to give them too much water.  This little Spider plant has been growing in the teacup for about 6 weeks.

Thanks for visiting.

 

 

Orange Date Blender Muffins

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

These muffins use an entire orange and most of the mixing is done in a blender! A big favourite in this house.

Ingredients

• 1 orange, quartered and seeds removed (peel on)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped dates (substitute dried cranberries/raisins/any dried fruit)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Blend orange and orange juice in blender until smooth. Then blend in melted butter and egg. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix all remaining dry ingredients together, then add the blended wet mixture. Stir until just moistened.
4. Drop into greased or paper-lined muffin cups, filling each 3/4 full.
5. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Slather with butter and enjoy warm!