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hummingbird cakes & pineapple flowers

christinajbartlett — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 02:20:51 +0000

You’ll hear the term ‘summer simulation’ be thrown around here and there in the North. Supposedly it is what occurs during the depths of winter; someone sparks the idea of throwing a summer simulation fiesta and so, the heater is cranked until it’s a balmy 28˚C inside, the tropical cocktails make an appearance and the […]

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green monster muffins

christinajbartlett — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:03:50 +0000

I have joined the green monster band wagon! Never thought I would, adamant that I would resist the craze flying around the foodblog-isphere… Until I took the plunge and added a handful of spinach to my banana smoothie. That was 5 months ago, and I’ve been hooked since, using spinach to brighten up my protein […]

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pumpkin pecan protein parcels

christinajbartlett — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:29:24 +0000

They’re really just muffins. But, you know, I couldn’t resist. So we’ll call them parcels. Little parcels of joy. Moist, hearty, spiced. With a crunch from toasted pecans, loads of protein to satiate and a sweet craisin in each bite. But first. Norman Wells is becoming beautiful. The sun rises after I arrive at work […]

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light & spiced apple oat muffins {& coconut butter}

christinajbartlett — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:26:36 +0000

Fall is showing it’s true colors here in the Northern Hemisphere, treating us to a season like we have never experienced before. New Zealand’s ‘autumn’ cannot compare – I can only assume that’s due to the abundance of native evergreens there. For Jesse and I, this season is inspiring photo shoots amongst the fallen leaves […]

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lemon & poppy seed protein rich muffins

christinajbartlett — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 03:34:16 +0000

When you have to order all your groceries, you become rather careful about what you buy. Definitely no grabbing a tempting bar of chocolate along the aisle! Most times, it’s a week long process. Start a list on the fridge. Add to it over the week, type it up, email it to supermarket, wait for […]

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raspberry & lime cornmeal muffins

christinajbartlett — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:30:41 +0000

Two nights ago we were hit by an awe-inspiring thunderstorm. Thunderstorms are common here, with at least one every week since we’ve arrived. But this one was the biggest yet. Earth shaking thunder cracked throughout the night, we lay in bed, wide awake, as the light flooded our room for millisecond-long flashes. With no chance of sleeping, we […]

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pear & cinnamon friands

christinajbartlett — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:59:48 +0000

Isn’t she beautiful? Oh yes she is. And she tastes even better, laced with cinnamon and studded with pear. I have a real thing for friands. It just takes muffin to a whole new level. Light, soft and almond-y. Oh - you don’t know what friands are? Here is some background. “A financier is a small French cake, […]

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carrot & pineapple cakes

christinajbartlett — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:16:35 +0000

J and I spent some quality time together this morning. In the kitchen. Cooking dinner for a friend of his from work who has just had a baby. It was lovely. Nothing beats cooking a delicious meal (lean beef and bean lasagne and salad) and some sweet delights for someone else – a lovely young […]

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