Maple Sugar Muffin

The idea behind trying to substitute honey for sugar is an ancient one. Honey is actually considered to a healthier sweetener while all that refined sugar can offer you is empty calories. It is therefore a good move when you decide to substitute honey for... -

It’s December. Time to wait for the two biggest celebrations of the year – Christmas followed by the New Year. But as we wait the whole month for these good times to come, the waiting would become too long, had it not been for small celebrations like the... -

  What are the sugar substitutes for baking?  Sugar substitutes are a blessing for those with diabetes and other sugar related diseases. So very often we use sugar substitutes in our coffee and tea. It is important to remember that those cookies,... -

If moving beyond the creamy, greasy and unhealthy pastries is not a reason enough to shift to the oatmeal muffins, then here’s one more reason that you cannot ignore – the oatmeal muffin day, that comes in exactly nine days from now. How to celebrate... -

Muffins always come loaded with dairy, butter, and eggs and no matter how appeasing and filling they might be, they always tend to pack in a 'fat' punch. However, cutting down on sugar and opting for healthier alternatives like flax... -

The mouthwatering maple syrup has many health benefits. Read on to find out more.   A breakfast of pancakes with maple syrup and ice cream, is my idea of a holiday meal. Now a recent study has found that maple syrup has over 20 compounds (of... -

Being good sources of many trace minerals, maple syrups are used in a variety of recipes worldwide. But any food, when exceeding limits can never do justice to our health which holds true for  maple syrup too. Let us see some of the ways to fight maple... -

Maple allergy is almost always associated with adverse reactions to the pollen of a maple tree. It is usually classified under the non-food allergies although instances of being allergic to maple syrup are not completely unknown either.   ... -

Maple syrup is a popular condiment used in America and loved for its surprisingly sweet health benefits . However, the maple syrup crop of 2012 may be in for a shock. This winter has been mild so far and producers are of the opinion that might mean more... -

    A sugar-free cherry pie may sound like an oxymoron to you but due to increasing health concerns, you cannot enjoy  these  sugary desserts like before. Are you looking for sugar substitutes for your favorite pie? Here are... -

  Why to kick your sugar addiction ? Sugar addiction is something we usually do not consider seriously but it can become a serious health hazard if ignored repeatedly. Premature aging, obesity and weakened eyesight are... -

  Jams, jellies and chutneys are usually made with the loquat fruit that is native to China. The sweet flesh of the fruit is also used to make healthy pies that contain sugar substitutes which are  unprocessed. Ripe loquats are recommended as... -

How to use sugar substitutes in baking process may sound quite difficult but in actual practice it is quite simple an idea. Using sugar substitutes  in baking is great relief for homemakers because this lead to low calorie baked... -

  Rhubarb has a strong tart taste and when turned into a pie, is usually made with a lot of sugar to balance this sourness. Diabetics, overweight individuals and those who are suffering from cardiac diseases cannot eat this large amount of sugar... -

This blog teaches you how to make sugar glue from egg whites.   Cake and novelty bakers must have this product called sugar glue. Making sugar glue from egg whites is an easy process to follow. Cake decorating, edible sculptures and... -

  A tropical fruit pie can be made with the lucuma fruit to experience its yummy fruity aroma and flavor. This fruit which tastes a bit like maple syrup and sweet potato can be made into a pie by adding natural sugar free ingredients to enhance... -

  A mouthwatering dessert can be made with grapefruit and sugar substitutes for  a healthy and yummy treat. Plant based natural sweeteners are good choices while baking a sugar free grapefruit pie that the whole family can enjoy. This is because... -

A healthy and tasty sugar free pie can be made with pecans as the main ingredient. According to research, eating a handful of these nuts daily, can significantly lower blood cholesterol levels. To make a pecan pie even more nutritious, alternatives to sugar... -

If someone told you that sugar was bad for your health, he/she was probably hinting at refined white sugar, which is hazardous even if consumed in small amounts. There is no denying that sugar is bad for health. However, a few... -

  Sugar free baking is getting very popular as it is a healthy way to make ones favorite desserts and bakes. A plum pie which is usually loaded with sugar can also be made by using natural sweeteners that are available in plenty at health stores.... -

  The use of sugar free substitutes is recommended to add sweetness to a quince pie as the fruit has a sour taste but a very aromatic flavor. A sugar free version of the pie can be made which is otherwise loaded with a lot of table sugar to... -

Crunchy, sweet and sour persimmons are delicious fruits that can be used in a variety of sugar free desserts and bakes. The fruits have a slight tartness and when used in the pie need a lot of sugar to balance out the flavors and impart sweetness. To make a... -

Can you imagine that the most preferred sweet source,  sugar can turn lethal? Yes! It is true folks! Dr. Robert Lustig (Professor, Department of clinical pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco), has revealed that ‘sugar is toxic’. He was... -

  The average American consumes 100 g of white sugar every single day, in the form of juices, breakfast cereals and of course desserts. A grape pie is one such dessert which when made with sugar free ingredients is a very healthy way to end a... -

Zesty blood orange and natural sugar substitutes make for a lovely pie that can be enjoyed any time of the day.  A sugar free pie made with fruits is a healthy dessert that can be enjoyed in moderation by diabetics and overweight individuals. Given the fact... -

If you want to know How To Prime Sugar For Making Beer At Home , here are some tips. Priming sugar is an essential step in making beer at home. Priming is adding sugar to the beer before it is bottled to re-activate the remaining yeast and allow... -

  Sugarless baking is on the rise due to the many sweeteners that have graced market shelves in the last few years. The simplest way to make a sugar free cranberry pie is by replacing white sugar with other healthy sweeteners. There are more than... -

While baking cakes and confectionaries we often think how to reduce sugar from the baked food. Reducing sugar from baked food is not that easy because inadequate sugar hampers baking process. To bring down amount of sugar we certainly cannot compromise... -

  Instead of throwing out guavas that have turned ripe and softened, use them to make a delicious and fruity pie. Guavas are good ingredients to go into a sugar free pie and can be added in many forms such as juiced, pureed or simply mashed. To... -

The pistachio nut, a native to the Middle East, is one of the oldest flowering nut trees with archaeological evidence of the nut dating back to 7,000 BC. Once known to be an exclusively royal food, it remains one of the least explored of the nut varieties. ... -

Baking muffin is not a hard task. Read this ifood guide on how to bake muffin to know how simple and easy the whole process is. Try it out now…                   The... -

  Gluten free muffins are delicious, cupcake shaped breads prepared with alternate grain flours instead of wheat. They are usually nutritious and you do not have to compromise on taste either. While there is no dearth of commercially available... -

Food days always bring back fun and reasons to enjoy your favorite food and so is 11 th of July, giving you a reason to to bite into those healthy blueberry muffins for breakfast! National Blueberry Muffin day was established so by the U.S. Department of... -

The main concern for mothers who are into regular practice of baking muffin is how to store muffin for that long time freshness both in taste and flavor. Improper storage practice makes the muffins  soggy, squelchy and quite mushy. The biggest enemy of... -

The latest buzz amongst the health freaks and dieticians revolves around “Muffins” and the question “ Do Muffins Contain More Salt Than A Packet Of Crisps? ”. To many of us, the question may sound weird and unbelievable. But time of a reality... -

  If you are planning to go on a Sonoma diet, you need to have a clear idea on what to avoid while on Sonoma diet. There might be a number of food products you may not be aware of, that need to be avoided when someone is... -

Any Christmas party is incomplete without good food and wine. Ideas for Christmas party food includes appetizers, main course dishes, drinks and desserts. In case you are running short of ideas and not able to decide on your Christmas party food , just... -

Start your morning with a healthy breakfast that shall offer you enough energy throughout the day. Here are 10 worst breakfasts of the world which you should avoid to lead a healthy life.  These are not healthy and will cause you more harm than any... -

  A high fiber menu is for health conscious people. A diet rich in fiber is fulfilling and nutritious and also helps in keeping your digestive tract in order. So if you have somebody at home or a guest coming over who are into high fiber diet... -

Buddhist food is the cuisine of East Asia and adopted by the believers of Buddhism – the main characteristic of Buddhist menu is that it is completely vegetarian, adhering to the Buddhist concept of ahimsa. Buddhist food mainly consists of vegetarian... -

  Easter Brunch Detroit   During Easter all of us tend to entertain and greet several family members and guests.  None of the festivals are complete without an array of yummy meals and Easter is no exception.  Most... -

As gorgeous holiday dessert, sweet potato pies are versatile. This property enables them to be relished with various toppings, from the classic pecan to the exotic chocolate encrusted one. Here are some exciting sweet potato pie topping recipes for... -

  Now the thing on my mind is to lose weight; cooking with oat bran seemed to be one of the healthiest options that I could think of to incorporate. To cook oat bran , you can try a number of ways and recipes. With this article, I intend telling... -

There is nothing like eating your own cooking- it’s healthy and rewarding considering the interests invested in the ‘art’.  As we witness the art of self cooking fading away into the speed of today’s lifestyle, here are some 10 recipes you can save... -

    You may have come across over ripe bananas quite a few times, but have you ever thought if you can use over ripe bananas . You don’t have to throw them way if they become over ripe, instead try some creative... -

I love eating camotes. Not only do camote taste like dessert, latest research shows that they are nutritious too. . It is an important part of Mexican Thanksgiving tradition. Mash them, boil them, bake them, or fry them. Combine them with other... -

Crumpets are most loved snacks in B ritain and Scotland. Eating crumpets is like tradition in Europe and British people like to have crumpets stacked with butter and jams besides a satisfying cup full tea. Well if we observe the ingredients used in... -

Easter Sunday brunch is a popular activity along with friends and family .   It is basically a mid-day feast.  Easter food is special since the winter just elapsed and lent just got over, so savoring good food during Easter became a primary means... -

    Planning an organic menu can be made easy if you know what to serve and where to get it. The main purpose behind eating organic food is to consume food items which have been grown without the use of pesticides and... -

  The street food culture runs so deep in the blood of the people of San Francisco that they even celebrate the San Francisco Street Food Festival. While the street food trucks do not come with those modern paraphernalia of the classic... -

Everybody loves bacon and eggs but imagine wrapping strips of bacon around an egg and then serving it as an appetizer or breakfast dish.  There are many variations of the basic recipe which means that you can prepare several different varieties with the same... -

Matzo Brei A Jewish dish made with pieces of matzo that have been soaked in hot water, squeezed dry, then dipped in beaten egg and fried like French toast. Matzo brei is typically served with cinnamon-sugar, maple syrup or honey.   ... -

  Before knowing how to eat granola , let’s have a look on its food advantages; Granola, is high in vitamin E content low in cholesterol count. This healthy food is made with toasted honey... -

  Here are  10 favorite pancakes of America that would give those kids a choice to pick. Who can resist those flapjacks with maple syrup dripping down their sides and a huge dollop of whipped cream or butter on top?   The National... -

Michael Schmelling Jimmy’s Favorite Jimmy and Drew’s 28th Street Deli, Boulder, Colorado Never mind that Jimmy and Drew left Chicago to sell meat in a vegan stronghold: They survive because they make everything... -

  Washington   menu  is famous for its rich diversity of ingredients and preparation style. Try out any of the dishes from this cooking style and you will realize that Italian, Mexican and Chinese... -

My sentiments were always echoed by the lines of a famous poet - “Eat, eat my child, how thin you are”, but then my daughter would refuse to oblige through persuasion or coercion. Had I not bumped into a few healthy recipes for picky eaters , every... -

If you are going to experience the wilderness of the Washington State, you must be informed about the state as well as the edible wild plants of Washington DC . These edible wild plants can be safely consumed, in case you are stranded for some reason in... -

Even though, corn cupcakes are more like cornbread in the shape of muffins, they are much more richer and sweeter. Usually they are relished without any added adornment and served during tea time. Nevertheless, if you wish to include them as a dessert for a... -

San Antonio is the seventh largest city in United States, famous for its iconic fusion eateries. A typical  San Antonio menu   can be described as vibrant, eclectic, and undeniable like the city itself. The place is also well known for its excellent... -

  The time to express our gratitude has become synonymous with mouthwatering treats made from traditional ingredients found in the New World, centuries ago.  The traditional Thanksgiving Menu has undergone changes over the years yet the spirit... -

Let’s scour through kitchen essentials to learn about how to store syrups especially if you have a kitchen cabinet, which simply puffs up with its weight-age.   If you don’t store syrups properly they either get crystallized around the... -

The Canadian National Foods have their roots in three major cuisines, the Aboriginal peoples in Canada, the English and the French. As the former Canadian, Prime Minister Joe Clark once said, "Canada has a cuisine of cuisines. It is not a stew pot,... -

Finding alternatives for something as popular as Marzipan can be a really tricky job. However, we have dug out some really good and delicious Marzipan alternatives, just for you, so that next time you think of making some confectionery, you can look beyond... -

February 22 will be celebrated as the National Cherry Pie Day. An occasion, which is more of a tribute to Queen Elizabeth I, fit for royalty can also be a cause of celebration for you. Cherry pie is a popular dessert, loved by all. But why not go beyond the... -

Made using a blend of various healthy foods, including rolled oats, honey, nuts and even rice, the granola recipes are really mouthwatering. Anyone who tastes these healthy and marvelous granola recipes will get a healthy addiction. These granola recipes may... -

Banana cupcake ideas may not be very conventional ones, but are surely crowd pleasers. While they share a close resemblance to muffins, they are much softer and crumblier. Light and fluffy, banana cupcakes make delightful desserts with cream cheese... -

When the first Souplantation introduced healthy dining to San Diego in March 1978, it was credited with being the first casual eatery brand. As the restaurant continued to grow, it began to open outlets beyond the main Southern Californian markets. To reflect... -

The sweet treats for Fat Tuesday need not always be confined to the traditional cakes or the beignets. There are quite a lot of easy Mardi Gras desserts that, along with sticking to the traditions, are easy to make. They taste fabulous also. Take a walk down... -

A recent study conducted by Cyril W. C. Kendall, PhD, University of Toronto and published in the journal Diabetes Care, indicates that consuming nuts for diabetes control is a possible diabetes diet variation that can help people by lowering bad cholesterol.... -

With the increasing emphasis in alternate styles of living and diet patterns, including a few vegan dishes for Christmas is almost essential. These are healthy ways to start the celebration with your friends and family. Fret not if you are not aware of the... -

A Canadian gift basket is a thoughtful gift for any occasion, like Canadian New Year or Christmas. It will be one of the most memorable gifts for those who love Canadian cuisine. Find out about any specific preferences or dietary limitations of the... -

Having diabetes need not mean you forego sweets completely, especially when it is celebration time. There is no better way to celebrate Fat Tuesday — the day before lent — than mouthwatering desserts. Never mind if you are a diabetic, even you can take... -

If you are among the many diabetics who have a sweet tooth, but cannot dig into sweets, here is a piece of good news for you. Now you can have your cake and eat it too -- as long as it is low on sugar, fat, calories, and cholesterol. Forget the sugar loaded... -

  Instead cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and candies try to include healthy snacks for school parties .  Recent studies show that most of the kids in America are obese or overweight, so today's parents have realized the importance of... -

  Droolin’ on candies, Smackin’ up on the Gumdrops and the strawberry icing on the cake, it’s always a good time to have a sweet time. But with the concerns for obesity, diabetes, and strokes, everyone is looking for... -

A breakfast blueberry casserole is a great way to begin a heady weekend. If you wish to know more about the various tasty blueberry breakfast casseroles, then read on...     Top 5 Tasty Breakfast... -

  Mace Powder has a lovely, warm, strong aroma like pepper and cinnamon combined, and a subtle, spicy flavor. It is used for cooking  savory dishes for this very reason , but did you know that those are not the only benefits of mace... -

Thanksgiving or Turkey day celebrations get an added flavor with the inclusion of sweet edibles. If you take a look at the popular desserts for Thanksgiving, you will notice that there is no specific set. However, pumpkin, apple, and pecan pies are widely... -

If you regularly miss breakfast in a hurry, then these quick and healthy breakfast ideas will come handy to you. Breakfast being the most important meal of the day, one should not miss it by any chance. When you are aware of an array of easy healthy... -

Whenever we talk about McDonald, all that we think about are the fast foods – burgers, French fries, wraps, etc. But it’s time for an image change, for McDonald has come up with its new nutritious oatmeal. So how nutritious is McDonald’s new oatmeal ... -

A makeover for  high-fructose corn syrup  is due because of late it has gained notoriety for being associated with everything bad like diabetes, obesity, etc.  In one sense you can say that high fructose corn syrup is omnipresent because you can find... -

Umm, just that thought of a deliciously moist soft chocolaty cookie is enough to give a person serious hunger pangs but we know that it isn’t healthy. Think about it, everybody loves chocolate and a deliciously soft gooey chocolate cookie is like a... -

If you like trying new stuff in the kitchen then you would definitely want to learn how to cook steel cut oats in Crockpot ! Trust me it is not as hard as you think. With the right Crockpot recipe and high quality Steel Cut oats you might just get... -

If you loathe the sight of beans on your plate, then lima bean dressing might just leave you pleasantly surprised. There is absolutely nothing like a large bowl of lima bean salad tossed and drizzled with exciting dressing! All you need is a little... -

  Looking forward to an inexpensive yet memorable gift option for your sweet heart this Christmas? If yes, here are 5 Homemade Holiday Treats - Just For You! Just remember, homemade holiday treats are simple, convenient and perfect to... -

  While having a traditional sit-down dinner with yummy roasted turkeys, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie, why not have a liquor-fueled drink at the Thanksgiving dinner? Here are ways on how to drink your Thanksgiving... -

Easy egg dishes are the best way to incorporate eggs into your kid’s everyday diet, without spending too much time in the kitchen. Consuming egg is good for your little one's eyes and an egg each day can also be helpful in preventing macular... -

  Weekends and pancakes have a curious connection with each other. Weekends are yummy so are the pancakes. In weekends we think of leisure and fun, a simple stroll on the rooftop and a cool look over the street without any hurly burly... -

I rrspective of the baking menu you are looking into, there are certain ingredients which are part of all of them. That is what the blog is all about. Check out what all are the common ingredients of a baking menu.   Flour ... -

Burger King introduces new breakfast on its menu with the addition of 9 items.  Burger King has termed this expansion as “largest menu expansion ever."  Let’s see what are those breakfast items introduced by Burger King. Seattle Best... -

When you think of the Mexican and confectionaries, then Cajeta should be the first thing to spring up in your mind. What is cajeta? How is it prepared and h ow to eat cajeta , to enjoy the taste of Mexican confection in its truest flavor? Cajeta... -