The key to recipe’s perfection is in this common household ingredient.

I am usually skeptical of recipes that claim to be copy cat or inspired by favorite eateries..or in this case a familiar sight on most street corners. This recipe really works. The secret is in the science.

Have you even mixed baking soda and vinegar together? My kids used to do it every Easter time when the plastic eggs were plentiful. They would put both ingredients in one half, close the other half tight , shake it up and throw it as high in the air as they could. Then laugh like little fiends as it exploded in midair.

Thankfully this recipe does not involve re-purposing plastic eggs, but the science behind the mid-air explosions does create something magical. Fiendish giggles may or may not be part of the process.

Plus with a recipe that is easy, why not whip up a batch? Who knows, this is just the kind of thing that might inspire your inner science nerd to create something else!

This is what Dorothy of Crazy for Crust has to say about her yummy recipe.

Everyone who tried one of these muffins raved about them. I mean, how could you not? They’re the perfect muffin AND they’re blueberry AND they have streusel. If you ask me, it ain’t a muffin without streusel.

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Quick Tip: If you don’t have blueberries feel free to use other fruit such as raspberries or even diced strawberries of peaches..Just make sure to pat them dry so they don’t add too much liquid into the batter while cooking.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Dorothy of Crazy for Crust. 

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It’s Not Just A Salad. It is a Way Of Life!

If you have ever been to a women’s salad luncheon you understand the urgent need to freshen up the menu pool.

I get it. I really do. There is a comfort in knowing that the salad you always make doesn’t even require you to break open a cookbook or reference one of the magazines that you have stacked up next to your bed.

When we lived in Minnesota, one of the things considered a salad was Jell-O with fruit cocktail and a dollop of Cool Whip. Maybe it was just me, but seeing a rainbow of assorted Jell-O salads was a bit alarming.

I mean if it was the dessert bar, I guess I would understand, but there are some serious things to take into consideration when it comes to building a perfect salad. This salad has so many awesome ingredients that all you need to do is add a piece of chicken and you are ready to go!

This is what Karina of Cafe Delights says about this fresh side.

Avocado Greek Salad is a twist on the traditional Greek Salad! Normally, an authentic Greek salad does not contain avocado or lettuce but consists of green peppers (or capsicum), tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, olives, and onion. In this house, however, we always add avocado. Avocado – on – everything – addiction. And why not?! It’s such a great addition, you’ll be doing it too!

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Quick Tip: If you buy an avocado that isn’t ripe you can help Mother Nature a bit by doing the following.  Completely wrap avocado with tinfoil, then place it in a baking dish, and transferring it to a 200°F oven for 10 minutes, or until it softens. Avocados release ethylene gas, which ultimately promotes ripening. Who Knew?

Recipe and photo courtesy of Karina of Cafe Delights

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