About The River

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

You make a difference

In this great big world, you make a difference.
I will bless you...and you will be a blessing.
Genesis 12:2

Monday, October 8, 2012

Glazed Doughnut Muffins

Glazed Doughnut Muffins
Yummy! We love this new muffin recipe.

Glazed Doughnut Muffins
For the Muffins
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoons baking soda
3/4 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup milk
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with muffin liners or spray with non-stick spray.  In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together butter, vegetable oil, and sugars till smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time. With the mixer on low speed, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until just combined. Stir the flour into the butter mixture,with milk. Spoon into cups. Bake until pale golden and springy to the touch. 15 to 17 minutes. 

For the Glaze

  3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup confectioners sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons hot water

Enjoy!

Friday, October 5, 2012

Leaf Peeping!

On the Road Friday
Let's take a trip...let's go leaf peeping!
We are having major wind here in Northwest Wisconsin...so our leaf peeping days are coming to a close. But do not worry, you can come along with me today.

Hiking the Ice Age trail in the Blue Hills of Wisconsin.

Which color is your favorite? I love orange and red trees! A friend of mine loves the yellow poplar.

Thank you for coming along this chilly autumn day.
Let's warm up some cider and sit by the fire.
Have a great weekend!