Karen

“a small bowl and stir. 2. Add the cold butter in chunks and break it up with your fingers in the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. 3. Top the muffins with the remaining peaches and with a spoonful of the streusel topping. 4. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into one of the muffins comes out clean.”
― Breanne Randall, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

“tsp. vanilla extract 1 c. shredded carrots 1 c. old-fashioned oats ½ c. sweetened coconut flakes ½ c. raisins For the frosting 1 oz. cream cheese at room temperature 1 c. powdered sugar 1 T. milk ¼ tsp. pure almond or vanilla extract Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper, and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside. 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine coconut oil and sugars, mix until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Next, add the shredded carrots and peach puree. Mix until combined. 4. Slowly add flour mixture until just combined. Stir in oats, coconut, and raisins. 5. Drop cookie dough by heaping tablespoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until”
― Breanne Randall, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

“Rum Soaked Peach Muffins with Streusel Topping Careful with these. They incite euphoria and preserve only happy memories. Peaches are a symbol of youth and immortality. Walnuts symbolize the gathering of energy, especially in beginning new projects. Use this recipe sparingly or it’ll prove the worse for you. You’ve been warned. People who don’t listen to old folk’s wisdom are too stupid to pour piss out of a boot before they put it on. Ingredients For the muffins ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup white sugar ¼ cup brown sugar 1 cup finely chopped peaches canned in syrup divided ¾ and ¼ ½ cup milk 1 egg ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tbsp dark rum”
― Breanne Randall, The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic

“The lump in my throat was part sorrow and part gratitude. Maybe that’s what it always is, and we just forget to notice how lucky we are because we’re so busy choking and trying not to cry.”
― Catherine Newman, Wreck