#ItsBakingSeason Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Bhanu Misra Marya

So a few weeks ago, I finally made these bad boys.
They are so tasty (and filling – hello pumpkin). Buuuuuuuttttt kind of a pain to make….meaning I am definitely on the lookout for something easier for a baking novice like me.

#CookieMonster + Recipe

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Despite the weather, we had a great weekend.

We took Miss for her first hair cut on Saturday which was quite pleasurable experience. She looked like a doll during the entire process and her hair no longer resembles a mullet. Later in the day, we met some friends and went to Fantasy Fair. I haven’t been there since I was a kid (maybe 9-10 years old). I remember it being a huge magical place full of midway rides and indoor play area which had THE-BEST slides and ball pit. It was all that and more. Just to see the sparkle in her eyes as she saw all the fun she was about to have. Of course every ride came with a lesson in patience because we didn’t do what my parents used to do (aka one parent waits in line while the other has the kid at another attraction).

Speaking of when I was a kid, since as long as I can remember… I’ve always been a cookie monster. But it wasn’t until recently that I thought I should start making them from scratch. I’ve got a handle on a few recipes and wanted to share them :)

This first one is perfect for the mid-week (or mid-day) pick me up. When it only requires 3 ingredients who’s is going to complain!

½ Cup of peanut butter

1 tablespoon of honey
1 Egg

Optional:

Chocolate Chips

Walnuts

Raisons

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees
Mix 3 ingredients together in a bowl (mixture will be gooey and shiny)
Place a heaping table spoon of cookie mixture on a wax paper covered cookie sheet, continue placing heaping tablespoons of the cookie mixture 2 inches apart
Bake for 15 minutes, remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before eating ~~scoffing down a dozen LOL~~

Sidebar: If you want to add the optional items, do so after the 3 ingredients are mixed well! (as you can see I added chocolate chips)

Cookies taste even better the day after (I stored them in the fridge and they were soo soft!)

Cookies and Misto

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Bhanu Misra Marya

I love me some home baked chocolate chip cookies! The only problem? I ~~(always end up eating 10 in a row)~~ can never just have one!

Side note: I often get in a rut of drinking the old favourite at Starbucks aka I’ll obsess over the same drink for a few months before changing it up. Decided to try something new today…. Tall Non Fat Hazelnut Cafe Misto. Mat Leave Mommies love their drive thru starbies!

Earth to Table Bread Bar

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Bhanu Misra Marya

Living in Toronto, we are always intrigued by restaurants outside of the downtown core. Whether it be brunch, sushi or even a pizzeria we are always on the look out for the “pot of gold” restaurants in both TO and in the ‘burbs!

Imagine our surprise, when we found Earth to Table Bread Bar …in Hamilton! Not that I have low expectations for the Hammer, but I went to school there so all I really remember of it was student pubs and 24hr Tim Hortons. I was impressed to hear that Earth to Table prides itself in using fresh and local ingredients. Definitely have to check this place out at Brunch!

We ordered the Popeye and Classic Pepperoni pizzas (gobbled up too quickly to photograph!) as well as Calamari and loaded Bruschetta.