things that make me happy....

this may be one of our favorite gifts so far
(no worries. we haven't been able to use many.
what you gave us is surely our first favorite.)

yummy granny wheat recipe. mmm

thanks cc for reminding me that these exist.
artichokes are only 70 cals a piece and high in fiber...
that hollandaise isn't though...

these non-stick pans might be our other favorites.
fajitas on wheat tortillas, little oil, and tapatio. mmm

salsa we made with my brothers on sunday all from my mom's salsa garden.
grilled tomato and chilli and garlic...
where would we all be without my mexican brother to teach us these tricks...??

and lastly, whilst on our sibling spree
(no parents allowed, but we will use you while you are gone for your food and kitchen...)
mac made us some "sparkling watermelon"

that may or may not be all over the ceiling and floor still....
(click on this one for a laugh)

we love food.



good news is, i am back down to wedding weight!
(yes, i weighed in on my wedding day....)
still goin though,
dragging my husband to the gym as we speak...

another hobbie...

found you!

so, being that i am trying {keyword: trying} to be healthy these days. e.g. eating grains and vegetables and fruits and things... i have been searching for a good bran muffin recipe. i have been given many and tried a lot of them, constantly switching things in and out for other things until it is healthy, but also tastes pretty darn good. on the 5th attempt, here is what i came up with. try em out and let me know what you think.

Best Bran Muffins That Exist

¾ cup whole wheat flour
¾ cup oat bran
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp baking power
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
2 medium sized ripe bananas
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 egg whites
1 Tbsp cooking oil
½ tsp vanilla
1 Tbsp of sour cream

Mix together dry ingredients, mix liquids in a separate bowl, and mash bananas in another. Combine the mixtures until moist (yes moist) and bake at 375ish for about 15 minutes. (note: these were made at high altitude. You may want to lower the heat or time accordingly.) Makes 12, so you’ll want to at least double it… or make mini ones.

If you want to be extremely naughty, you would make a pseudo topping using brown sugar, cinnamon and some of the oat bran. Just sprinkle some of each on top before baking and—BAM!—instant kicked up notch.

Enjoy!

(and if you wanted to know... these are 2 points for Weight Watchers...)

and, for your viewing enjoyment/to frighten you out of ever reproducing males that might eventually learn the word "bored"...