Smiley Face Up the Yang!

Just discovered how easy it is to make whipped coconut milk... I'm in love.

Profiteroles with caramelized bananas, whipped coconut milk, and soy milk ganache. 

Oh happy, happy, happy day!

Happy Friday!

Things That Make Me Go Hmmm? and MmmMmmm..

Ok so the past couple of weeks have been a bit crazy. First it was Europe, then my sister's wedding, and recently I started school. Things haven't slowed down for me one bit. For those of you who don't know, I'm actually going to school for Nutritional Science with a concentration on Dietetics. I also will minor in Culinolgy(the study of culinary arts and food science). I am extremely excited to indulge myself and learn everything and EVERYTHING about food. But unfortunately school has been a bit overwhelming at the moment since I am mostly taking science classes. YIKES! So I will apologize beforehand if I am MIA. I will try my best to post often as I can. =) 

Thank goodness for my stress reliever. Cooking and EATING.

Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins with Soy Milk Chocolate Ganache. (adapted from Martha Stewart, thanks Martha!)

Cook at 350F

20-25mins

In a big bowl mix the pink highlighted ingredients

Another bowl mix "green" ingredients

Combine dry into wet, mix well

Add "purple" ingredients last

Ingredients for Muffins:

4 ripe bananas

1c light brown sugar

1/2c canola oil

1 large egg(for vegans you can replace with extra mashed bananas, 1/4c applesauce, or Ener-g(egg replacer) 

1c all-purpose flour

1c whole wheat flour

1tsp baking soda

1tsp baking powder

1/2tsp salt

1/2c light sour cream (for vegans use Tofutti Sour Supreme)

1TB pure vanilla extract

1/3c semi-sweet chocolate

 Soy Milk Chocolate Ganache

1c semi-sweet chocolate chopped

1/4c soy milk

1tsp brown rice syrup

Don't want to brag but these muffins are pretty dang good. Even as I write this post my face is covered in chocolate ganache. I'll admit it puts me in succhhh a gooood moooodddd... Might even study..maybe.

Until next time!

Munch, munch, munch.

I'm still not here...

My recent trip to London and Paris. 

Already missing it.

With the memories that linger I shall daydream until we meet again.

The Epitome of Summer Salad

92 degrees..slowly dying..

Zucchini ribbons

Cherry Tomatoes

Corn

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Garlic

Walnuts

Fleur De Sel

Pepper

Toss

& eat.

No Words..

....can describe how amazing my trip was. Here are a couple of pictures of my London trip. I'm still so stuffed from all the delicious eats. I can't wait to go back. Thank you London and Paris for making me so happy and for making my tummy smile.

Big Ben at night. Doesn't it look like a postcard?

Possible the yummiest freakin scone I've ever ate. Clotted cream I love you.

Gotta have the chips.

Never knew fish and chips could taste so heavenly. Mushy peas is a must!

Only if you knew..

 Just a simple breakfast after a long night of pubs.

Up next my Paris trip.. Stay tuned!

Cheers, xo