Greg lives in a great part of Philly. He can take a three minute walk to a station and get on a train that takes him to Center City in 15 minutes. He has a great market that is only a 10 minute walk away. He lives right near two great towns with local shops and restaurants. And, he lives close to several entrances of Wissahickon Park.
Being in the city is great, but it is so nice to have such a close escape. Here are some photos from a walk we took one seasonably warm day in January.
Enjoy!
It’s finally Saturday everyone! Here are four little things that made my week bright.
{This pizza. Made by mom. Doesn’t it look amazing?}
{This kitchen. Because even though it is tiny (and messy) it helps me do what I need to do.}
{This snack. Because it was just right when I ate it.}
{This list. Because it was given to me by such a nice person, for such a good reason.}
I hope that your weekend brings you happiness!
Today I am going to share some photos of a beautiful city with you.
Last week, I talked a bit on Philadelphia. I got to spend a month there over my winter break and had the chance to take this lovely walk one day. So, while these photos are not new, they are worth sharing, I think.
Enjoy, a brief look at this city.
It is amazing to think of all that I got to see in such a short amount of time and also what I have yet to see. Expect more, soon.
Have a happy Wednesday!
Happy Saturday everyone!
Here is a look at six things that made my week.
{This container. For making eating prettier. And the strawberries, too.}
{This snow. Because it gave me a day of cancelled classes.}
{This cookie. Because sometimes store-bought cookies are what make you feel better after a flat-tire incident.}
{This salad. For making me feel healthier after the above cookie(s).}
{These (worn) shoes. For taking me outside for some fresh air.}
{This empty wine bottle. What was inside was so good.}
What little things made your week?
A Friday morning, snow falling out your window, a steaming cup of coffee in front of you. What’s missing from this picture?
These soft, comforting banana muffins!
Muffins make such a great breakfast, snack or dessert. These muffins are just the right amount of sweet and the crunchy top compliments that soft inside perfectly.
It is hard to eat just one!
Method
Preheat oven to 400*. Line and grease 12 muffin liners in a muffin pan.
Start with:
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
Mix together in a bowl.
Next:
2 ripe bananas
1/3 c. applesauce
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. melted butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Mix together and then add to dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Scoop batter into muffin liners, about 3/4 full.
Crumb topping:
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. oats (I used old fashioned)
1/3 c. chopped pecans
1 heaping Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2.5 Tbsp. butter, cubed
Combine ingredients in a bowl, and using the back of a fork or a pastry blender, mix the ingredients until “crumby.” Spoon crumb topping onto each muffin.
Bake in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes.
Recipe adapted from The Fauxmartha
Enjoy!