ANOTHER YEAR TO LIVE..
TO BANISH WORRY,DOUBT & FEAR,
TO LOVE ,LAUGH & TO GIVE"
How fast time flies off and we have crossed yet another important year in our lives.Many of you must have taken up resolutions and few might have started applying your new year resolutions too.Hope all your resolutions work wonders in your life.To me,I usually don't take up any resolutions as I don't usually amend them,though sometimes may take it.Let this new year be the one,where all your dreams come true,so with a joyful heart,put a start to this year anew.Wishing you n your family a very Happy & Prosperous New Year 2013 !!
My new year starts with a guest post for Suman.When Suman(Arthy ) @ Sumanarthy's Kitchen asked me to do a guest post for her,I was a bit busy then with Christmas preparations at home.But she was kind enough to give me enough time to send her a recipe. Suman has been an important part of my space since 2 months and we had joined hands in blogging then.The best part of her space is that she has a vast collection of recipes ranging from the simple ones to the complex ones.She has also brought out many wonderful bloggers as her guest in her space and this time,I got a chance too.All Thanks to you,Arthy.
So,friends as always I say-Love to share my happiness with a sweet/dessert and so today's recipe is a simple coffee pudding that I prepared for Christmas lunch.It's a simple yet smooth pudding that you would love to have anytime & can be prepared without much efforts.My kids loved it a lot,do give this a try if you are looking for a quick fix dessert for any occasions.And check out the detailed recipe @ Sumanarthy's kitchen !!
Christmas Crackers:1 box/bag oyster crackers1 packet dry ranch dressing mix1/4 cup canola oil1/2 tsp garlic powder
3 Ingredient Fudge:3 cups chocolate chips1 can sweetened condensed milk2 tsp vanilla
I don't know about you, but I think those are a million times cuter than what I could have bought at Target!
Mug Sweater Pattern
But then for a split second, I thought about sneaking another bite of these scrumptious treats. I didn't know what to call them at first because they have a little bit of everything wonderful. They are kinda like cake, but then kinda like brownies, so I am sticking with blondies just to be different. If you are a peanut butter and banana fan, then you have to try this combo. Of course I subbed in the sunbutter to make them nut-free, but some creamy peanut butter would also work wonderfully. Or maybe you are a peanut butter and chocolate fan? These will hit the spot too! A little bit of wonderful in every bite. Minus refined sugar of course. 
I have been craving chocolate and sweets with this pregnancy more than with my first....does this mean it's possibly a girl? I dunno, but something (or somebody) has hyjacked my sweet tooth and made it sassy and tenacious. Of course I don't know if you could call my refined-sugar-free sweet tooth, really a sweet tooth, but still...it's sweet to me, and calories no difference.
That is one thing this new year's that has been interesting. I am not going to start any "new resolution" in my diet or try any crazy raw smoothie thing for the new year. I am pregnant, and that's my job right now, but I am sticking to that resolve if you want to call it that. I do want to try and drink more water, drink nutritous teas and eat more greens. But don't we all. And, the nice part is that I can even find great joy in making and eating a special treat like this one....even after the holidays :)
But, don't like me change your mind about trying new and exciting adventures in the kitchen this new year. Maybe you want to try a vegan diet, or maybe you want to eliminate something you know has been giving you troubles (dairy, eggs, nuts or whatever). I give you my full and honest support in whatever ventures you find yourself in. My only thing is that you have to do it for you. Don't go on a skinny diet because you think that is what the people around you want to see from you. Don't start working on that six-pack because you think that will bring you to some new level of enlightenment. Just do what fits for you. And, stick with it, for you. Care for yourself and make that a resolution. Think about it as starting a new habit instead of accomplishing a goal. Think about it being a part of the person you are becoming on a journey instead of some fad thing you want to try out.
Sunbutter Banana Chocolate Chip Blondie Recipe
In a large mixing bowl, add the sweeteners, oil and egg. Whisk well together and then add the flours and dry ingredients. Lastly mix in the sunbutter thoroughly, then add half the chocolate chips to the batter. Use coconut oil to grease a 8x8 pyrex pan and then pour the batter into the pan, spread even and then sprinkle the remaining chips. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes and make sure to check with a toothpick to make sure the middle is cooked and not gooey. Let them sit for at least 10-15 minutes before cutting into. This recipe will make 16 bars in a 8x8 pan.
