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Muffin Top Tin: Love It or Hate It?

partysugar — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:00:11 -0700

Ever since I saw this muffin top pan ($19.95) on Serious Eats the other day, I can't seem to get it out of my head. The author of the story, a self-professed muffin-bottom lover, employs the pan to make other things, like individual quiches, gratins, and tarts. I, too, have never really understood the allure of the muffin top, but after reading the descriptive uses for the pan, I kind of want one. What do you think of it?

Blueberry Muffins Two Ways - Beginner and Expert

YumSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:30:50 -0700

Lately, as part of an effort to increase our budget for Summer travel, my sweetheart and I have been forgoing restaurant breakfast and brunch on weekends in favor of making our own. Last Sunday, we made his favorite breakfast tart, but this week, I'll be taking advantage of the heaps of blueberries at the farmers market with home-baked berry muffins. I'll either make a traditional muffin recipe or mash blueberries up and include them in the batter for enhanced color and flavor. Get your mornings off to the right start when you read more

Persimmon Bread Is a Generous Gift

YumSugar — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 08:00:51 -0800

Last weekend, I had an abundance of persimmons and decided I would make something for a friend who helped me organize an event. Luckily, I came across an enticing recipe for dessert bread made with persimmons, brandy, walnuts, and dates.

Because the recipe yields a huge batch, I altered it to make some muffins as well. The simple modification was as easy as pouring batter into muffin tins and baking for a shorter period of time. In one hour, I had muffins for the next week's breakfast, as well as a nutty dessert for my friend. To see how I did it all, read more.

Persimmon Bread
Adapted from Divine Caroline

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup melted butter
Four eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup Cognac
2 cups puree of very ripe persimmons
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped dates

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Slowly add in melted butter, eggs, Cognac, and persimmon puree, and stir until combined. Add in walnuts and dates.
Butter and flour four bread molds, fill them about three-quarters full, and bake for about one hour. Cool the loaves in the molds and turn out on a rack. Alternately, fill a muffin tin until three-quarters full and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Cool and wrap in foil.

Makes 4 loaves, or 1 loaf and 12 muffins. Keeps for 1 to 2 weeks.

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Taste Test: New Starbucks Items

YumSugar — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 05:30:28 -0700

In an attempt to boost sales during tough economic times, coffee giant Starbucks has just unveiled a line of smoothies, rolled out a healthy morning menu, expanded its breakfast sandwich assortment, and revealed a new collection of gourmet hot chocolates. Since we've been deluged with a new range of options, we decided to put the food to the test. To see how Starbucks fared, click start.

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Would You Rather Eat a Scone or a Muffin?

partysugar — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:00:31 -0700

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Yummy Link: Doughnut Muffins

partysugar — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:15:14 -0700

I first fell in love with these amazing doughnut muffins awhile back. Now check out this updated version of the classic cinnamon sugar doughnut muffins. They solve the doughnut vs. muffin debate every time! - Genesis of a Cook

Yummy Link: Cadbury Creme Egg Muffin

YumSugar — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 06:28:19 -0700

What in the heck?! Why didn't I think of Cadbury Creme Egg Muffins? They're made with the mini-eggs, but they look hugely delicious. - Baking Bites

Yummy Link: Doughnut Muffins

YumSugar — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:13:19 -0800

Can't choose between doughnuts or muffins, why not make doughnut muffins? - Dessert Comes First

Off to Market Recap: Muffin Liners

partysugar — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:13:31 -0800

I was relieved to see that many of you are also sick of paper muffin liners. We've been using the boring pale pink, light yellow, and baby blue paper muffin liners our entire lives. It's only natural to want something new and exciting for the outside of muffins and cupcakes. To solve this conundrum, you headed off to market in search of marvelous muffin liners. You looked for paper, foil, or silicone muffin liners in interesting and vibrant colors. You saved the liners in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Muffin Liners.

My absolute favorite were bookmarked by two of you - Bettyesque and Ninotchka. These striped liners are my favorite color and are called party baking cups, so they are perfect for me, PartySugar! Thanks for your help ladies. To check out all of the liners scroll to the right below.

Get more info on bookmarking when you read geeksugar's informative article.

Off to Market: Muffin Liners

partysugar — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 10:13:31 -0800

I don't know about you but I am sick of the boring pale pink, light yellow, and baby blue paper muffin liners. I've been using them my entire life and would prefer something new and exciting to be on the outside of my muffins and cupcakes. Let's all head off to market in search of marvelous muffin liners. Look for liners - they can be paper, foil, silicone, etc. - with interesting prints or vibrant colors. Save your finds in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Muffin Liners. I can't wait to browse your findings!

Get more info on bookmarking when you read geeksugar's informative article. To check out a list of my favorite online shops, read more.

Bed Bath & Beyond
CB2
Cooking.com
Crate & Barrel
Ikea
Linens and Things
NapaStyle
Pier 1
Plum Party
Pottery Barn
Sur La Table
Target
Restoration Hardware
Williams Sonoma
Wishing Fish
World Market