Banana Raisin Muffins! A tid of thought or a reassuring bit of bite!

Good Afternoon,

We are 'waiting' for 'fruition' of some of our tidbitz projects; CONFIDENTLY 'waiting' to hear responses, to the GOOD. We have done our best (with His Guidance) and now, it is just a matter of calmly 'waiting', PATIENTLY and JOYFULLY. There are tid times when it is not that easy to just 'wait'; however, Alan and I have 'waited' at other times; and He ALWAYS comes through with Solution! We are always anticipating positive and encouraging results; a win/win for everyone!

In one of my earlier posts, I had touched upon a 'Hot Cook' and a 'Cold Cook';("Hot" Cooks and "Cold" Cooks!, post of August 7/07), if you wish to refer to it) as per my Mum's explanation to me, of the two types of 'cooks'. She stated that she was more of a 'Hot Cook', and as I have definitely discovered, so am I! LOL! A 'Hot Cook' is one who has a leaning towards 'cooking'; whereas, the 'Cold Cook' has the keen interest in baking and 'whipping up' glorious cakes, pies, tarts, muffins, squares, cookies etc.

During these uncertain times, make the best of things, being all the more appreciative of your Blessings, of your home etc. 'Keep on trekkiing' as they say! Or 'keep on baking', as in my bit case today!

In that regard, thought I would share a bittidz recipe with you; which is delicious! Easy and quick to make (got my vote!), it is economical, as well as providing a wonderful 'baking' smell throughout your home!


Banana Raisin Muffins!

1 1/4 c flour
2t baking powder
1/4t baking soda
3/4t salt
1/4c sugar
1/2c raisins
1c mashed ripe banana
1 beaten egg
2T milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/2 c oil

Stir raisins into dry ingredients. Add combined liquid ingredients and stir just until moistened. Fill greased muffin tins 3/4 full.

Bake: 400 degrees
Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 12

I have just made another batch of these same yummy muffins! Have found that three bananas generally equal one cup. Plus, 'Waste not, Want not' (As per my post from yesterday). Methinks too, you can substitute the raisins or bananas? The above photo image (similar looking to the muffins I just made), is of Banana & Apricot Muffins, pictured in a neat festive basket! (I love these styles, types, and use of various baskets, a warm and decorative touch to one's abode!) Plus 'ad libbing' to the mix, with nuts, dates, berries, other fruit, carrots (not necessarily store bought baby carrots, as per today's earlier post!)other veggies, whatever appeals to you, or is needful of being 'used up from your kitchen larder. Or even 'pumpkin' muffins; inasmuch as the American Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Perhaps the 'Cold Cook' can have some fun experimenting with their talents! I may attempt as well; however, my hat goes off to the 'Cold Cooks' here. Also, not to forget to compliment the 'Hot Cooks!'

Also, for those who are not aware, Baking Soda hugely helps prevent odours in your fridge.

'Tis the Season of Fall'; and at this refreshing time of year, I always heartily identify with more thrifty cooking and creative baking to further stretch the family meals.

This particular muffin recipe is from a tidbit size of a book, 'Just Muffins', compiled by Gaye Hansen in 1978. Seems so long ago; and yet, where did the time go! Raising our families! If you make this scrumptious recipe, may it bring a bittid of comfort to all who partake! The thought of "a warm and tasty muffin fresh from the oven", is an uplifting one!

God Bless.