Thursday, July 12, 2012

Streusel Topped Blueberry Muffins

OK, so I missed it. Yesterday was National Blueberry Day, who knew????  It just so happens that I have an extra pint of blueberries I was gonna freeze for blueberry pancakes, but this recipe sounded so good that Mason and I will be making these later on today!



Here is a recipe from Taste of the South via Recipe.com.

For the Cinnamon Crumble:
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 ounces (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup sugar or
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Streusel Topping or Cinnamon Crumble: In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.

Ingredients
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 12 cups blueberries, washed and dried
  • 1 recipe Streusel Topping or Cinnamon Crumble

Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 18-cup muffin pan; set aside. (I actually used muffin liners for this job).


  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • In a small bowl, combine milk, sour cream, butter, and eggs; add to flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Gently fold in blueberries.

  • Divide batter among cups of prepared pan. Sprinkle each muffin with Streusel Topping or Cinnamon Crumble.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pan and let cool on wire racks.

  • Enjoy!!!
Chasing Tiny Feet

Monday, July 9, 2012

Ice Age: Continental Drift Giveaway (Closed)



Everyone’s favorite pre-historic characters return in the new movie release Ice Age: Continental Drift, in theaters July 13th! This time Scrat, Diego, Sid and Manny embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift and they are separated from the rest of the herd. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they try to find their way back home.

McDonald’s latest Happy Meals feature 6 stylized characters, each atop an iceberg-shaped ship. Visit HappyMeal.com to find out more information PLUS play Scrat’s Acorn Adventure!

Be the hero of the herd! Pick up a Happy Meal today and get a special toy from Ice Age: Continental Drift. In theaters July 13!





Would you like to win an Ice Age: Continental Drift prize pack?
One (1) winner will receive: ·
  1. All 6 Ice Age toys featured in the McDonald’s Happy Meals ·
  2. PLUS 3 gift cards redeemable for Happy Meals!
Fill out the form below and enter to win!  The Giveaway will run from 7/9/12 at 9:00am EST until 7/18/12 at 9:00am EST.  The Giveaway is open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

Congratulations to Ellie W, winner of the Giveaway!  The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen!


Don't forget to visit the Ice Age sites!  You can ‘Like’ Ice Age on Facebook or Follow @IceAge on Twitter #IceAge .  Visit the official website to watch the trailer, play games & grab free downloads!


 Prizing & samples courtesy of McDonalds & Twentieth Century Fox.

Chasing Tiny Feet