Season of Change
After such positive feedback I decided Sunday nights would be perfect for a little relationship gab session. We’ll talk about date ideas, how to know if he’s into you, the best date I’ve ever gone on, share some of your stories and get feedback on what you want to see and know. So join me each Sunday evening, beginning tonight! -We can even possibly start having Twitter chats!
Howl-O-Ween: Pup\’kin Spice Biscotti
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
½ cup old fashioned oats
2.5 cups flour (see note)*
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Shape the dough into two logs, about two inches wide each.
4. Place on a cookie sheet that has parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat on it.
5. Bake the dough for 20 minutes.
6. Move to a cutting board and slice the dough into biscotti-style biscuits, about ¼ inch thick.
7. Place back in the oven and bake for another 20-30 minutes. If you want these to be crunchier, turn off the heat and leave them in the oven.
8. Cool, before serving.
9. Store in an airtight container for up to three days. In the refrigerator for seven days or in the freezer (this is what I do) for up to six months.
Banana Cake
Ingredients
Cake:
½ cup (one stick) butter, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup overly ripe bananas smashed
Frosting:
1 package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla.
3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
4. Stir in bananas.
5. Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool.
8. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla.
9. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until you achieve the consistency you like.
10. Frost cooled bars and store in the refrigerator.
The Relationship List
Autumn Workout Playlist
Putting a new playlist of upbeat music together always motivates me to get myself ready to break a sweat, whether it’s a run on a trail or at home circuit training. What’s currently on your playlist? Here is my lastest playlist:
0 to 100 – Drake
All About You – Hilary DuffAmerican Dream – MKTOAnaconda – Nicki MinajAnimals – Maroon 5Bottoms Up – Brantley Gilbert Delirious – Steve Aoki
No Mediocre – T.I.
Stolen Dance – Milky ChanceSuperheroes – The Script
This Is How We Roll – Florida Georgia LineTop of the World – Mike PosnerWait on Me – Rixton
Werk Me – Hyper Crush
Fashion meets Food 