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		<title>Slow Cooker {Crock pot} Chickpea Curry</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013 09:22:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So next week it will officially be winter?! This year is practically over. I mean I might as well pop in my elf dvd, start my christmas shopping and call it a day. The last half of the year is always so crazy busy for us. We have several birthdays to celebrate every month from [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/slow-cooker-crock-pot-chickpea-curry/">Slow Cooker {Crock pot} Chickpea Curry</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>So next week it will officially be winter?!</p>
<p>This year is practically over. I mean I might as well pop in my elf dvd, start my christmas shopping and call it a day.</p>
<p>The last half of the year is always so crazy busy for us. We have several birthdays to celebrate every month from here on out which means we are busy with all that pesky birthday gift shopping, birthday cake baking, birthday party planning (←it&#8217;s a hard life I lead I know) and then before the last candle has even been blown out, boom &#8211; the holiday season is officially on us!</p>
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<p>Next week winter will officially be upon us . . . and you know what . . . I can feel it. The mornings have definitely got that winter feel about them.  Crisp cool morning air , <a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y6CgI7A4ZY/" target="_blank">sipping coffee all bundle up</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZJXAz6g4Zf/" target="_blank">ugg boots on</a> . . . and cozy evenings spent snuggled under blankets on the couch, drinking hot chocolate it really is my favourite season.</p>
<p>But sadly we can&#8217;t just sit around all day in our ugg boots drinking coffee . . . we have things to do, places to go, people to see, birthday gifts to buy and all that good stuff. Just because we are busy doesn&#8217;t mean we can&#8217;t come home to a <strong>hearty and comforting</strong> not to mention <strong>healthy and delicious</strong> dinner. This incredible dinner <strong>practically cooks itself with hardly any prep</strong> required.</p>
<p><strong>Just a handful of ingredients, 6 if you don&#8217;t count the spices!</strong> Chop up a couple of carrots, an onion, and smash a clove of garlic then simply crack a few cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and tomatoes, throw in some stock and spices and boomshakalocka, your&#8217;e on your way to flavour town!</p>
<p>Holla! Love it.</p>
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<p>How good is a slow cooker?! Or is it a crock pot? Whatever you call it my friend, it&#8217;s time to bust that bad boy out and dust it off because we are putting it to work!</p>
<p>This chickpea curry is <strong>hearty, healthy and all kinds of delicious</strong>! The perfect vegetarian feast. Although many a meat eater has come, devoured and gone back for seconds of this dish in our house it&#8217;s just that good.</p>
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<p>It has <strong>an incredible combination of spices that really does tantalise your taste buds</strong>. And feel free to add as much or as little cayenne pepper as you like . . . kick things up a notch of your feeling particularly spicy.</p>
<p>Serve simply with some of your favourite bread or with some brown rice or quinoa, this will <strong>warm your belly and your soul</strong> on these cool wintery days. Why not come home after a long day at work (or shopping) to a house that smells incredible and dinner sorted? Minimum time, maximum taste, that&#8217;s what Im talking &#8217;bout!</p>
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<h1><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8728" title="Slow Cooker {Crock pot} Chickpea Curry" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4850.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></h1>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Slow Cooker {Crock pot} Chickpea Curry</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Serves 8+</span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1 onion, finely chopped<br />
4 large carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch  rounds<br />
2 can diced tomatoes<br />
2 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed<br />
1 cup chicken stock (can substitute with vegetable stock if you prefer)<br />
3 cloves garlic, minced<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin<br />
3/4  teaspoon ground turmeric<br />
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if you like things spicy!)</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Optional but recommended for serving -</span></span></h1>
<p>A few Tablespoons of your favourite Greek yoghurt &#8211; I use <a href="http://www.chobani.com.au/products" target="_blank">Chobani</a> ♥</p>
<p>Freshly chopped parsley</p>
<p>Wholewheat Sourdough or a few slices of your fave bread but I highly, highly recommend the Miche Sourdough from <a href="http://sonoma.com.au" target="_blank">Sonoma</a> &#8211; Seriously addicted!</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>Combine all ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high 4-6 hours.</p>
<p>Serve with a heaping dollop of greek yoghurt and generous sprinkling of fresh parsley along with a few slices of your favourite bread.</p></blockquote>
<p>Enjoy xoxo</p>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">What&#8217;s your go to winter time comfort dish?</span></span></h1>
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		<title>Maple Almond Banana Smoothie</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And so begins another week . . . ahh what will it bring I wonder? I do know one thing, it&#8217;s bringing you one incredibly smooth, ice cold, super thick and seriously delicious Maple, almond and banana smoothie thats what! How good is a smoothie? I mean it&#8217;s the ultimate lazy persons feast. Virtually no [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/maple-almond-banana-smoothie/">Maple Almond Banana Smoothie</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>And so begins another week . . . ahh what will it bring I wonder?</p>
<p>I do know one thing, it&#8217;s bringing you one incredibly smooth, ice cold, super thick and seriously delicious Maple, almond and banana smoothie thats what!</p>
<p>How good is a smoothie? I mean it&#8217;s the ultimate lazy persons feast. Virtually no preparation required. Simply throw all your ingredients into a blender and boom. You&#8217;re done.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t even have to bother with all that pesky chewing!</p>
<p>I personally love me a good smoothie. Not only are they super quick and easy to prepare, they are also incredibly good for you. Well, depending on what you put into them. This one that we are making for out &#8220;test it out tuesday&#8221; recipe is all kinds of good for you.</p>
<p>Like seriously healthy. Thank you <a href="http://jamieoliver.com" target="_blank">Jamie</a> (←yes again) for sharing yet another <strong>quick, easy and delicious</strong> recipe with the world. This one is perfect for anytime of day.</p>
<p>Breakfast on the run &#8211; smoothie</p>
<p>Pre/post workout fuel &#8211; smoothie</p>
<p>Can&#8217;t decide what to do for lunch &#8211; hmm smoothie</p>
<p>Can&#8217;t be bothered to cook dinner &#8211; totally have a smoothie</p>
<p>Need a little something special and guilt free for dessert &#8211; definitely make this smoothie!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8692" title="Maple Almond Banana Smoothie " src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_5023.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p><strong>4 ingredients, less than a minute in the blender and you have yourself a seriously healthy, seriously satisfying, seriously filling meal</strong> I mean whats not to love.</p>
<p>I gotta be honest here people, when I looked at the ingredient list I thought &#8211; dude this is going to be all kinds of sweet. But it really wasn&#8217;t, the ground almonds add a hint of nuttiness that really balances out the sweetness of the banana and the maple syrup adds an incredible depth of flavour that I can&#8217;t really describe. It&#8217;s just so good!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8693" title="Maple Almond Banana Smoothie " src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_50741.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p><strong>Packed with protein</strong> from the milk and almonds, <strong>potassium, fibre and a bunch of awesome vitamins</strong> from the banana (←not to mention that incredible sweetness we all know and love) and the subtle hum of sweet delicious golden nectar from the maple syrup.</p>
<p>This smoothie really does <strong>taste like ice cream</strong>, and if you add in a pinch of xantan gum* it will get all kinds of thick, like eat it with a spoon thick. Close your eyes and you could be eating maple, almond, banana soft serve. Winning!</p>
<p>Even my little lady loved it. Sweet girl was feeling poorly just over a week ago and <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZHiJRAg4S9/" target="_blank">alllll she wanted was smoothies</a> which of course I was happy to share. When they taste this good and are this good for you why not right?</p>
<p>I may never eat solid food again, just kidding . . . or am I?!</p>
<blockquote><p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8694" title="Maple Almond Banana Smoothie " src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_50392.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="357" /></p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Maple Almond Banana Smoothie</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> slightly modified and re-written in my own words from - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/071815780X/ref=nosim?tag=betterwithcake-20&amp;linkCode=sb1&amp;camp=212353&amp;creative=380549" target="_blank">Jamie&#8217;s 15 minute meals Cookbook<br />
</a>Makes 1 large or 2 small sensation smoothies</span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1 large banana (preferably pre-peeled, chopped and frozen but fresh works just fine)</p>
<p>2 Tablespoons of almond meal (ground almonds)</p>
<p>1 cup of milk (I use skim)</p>
<p>1 Tablespoon of maple syrup (<a href="http://jamieoliver.com" target="_blank">Jamie</a> uses honey, I prefer maple syrup &#8211; do what you feel)</p>
<p>1 cup of ice</p>
<p>1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum (totally optional but this will make your smoothie extra thick which I ♥)</p>
<p>Optional toppings -</p>
<p>Extra chopped almonds and a drizzle of maple syrup MmmMM just because you can</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>Place all ingredients in your blender, and process until smooth, creamy and all kinds of delicious.</p>
<p>Chug, chug, chug</p></blockquote>
<p>Enjoy xoxo</p>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">What&#8217;s your favourite smoothie recipe? Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below. Do it! You know you want to</span></span></h1>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #000000;">* Note &#8211; You should be able to find Xanthan Gum in the health food section of your local supermarket.</span></span></span></span></p>
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		<title>Sunday Snapshots 19-05-13</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 May 2013 09:35:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A little insight into the week that was . . . Early morning story time Sweet, Sweet my baby Cheese Work. It. Out! &#8211; Day 1, workout 1 &#8211; New Rules of Lifting for Women &#8211; Bring. It. ON! Best ever grilled steak &#8211; Because sometimes a girl just needs one Time to Turbo baby [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/snapshots/sunday-snapshots-19-05-13/">Sunday Snapshots 19-05-13</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align:right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;" ><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/snapshots/sunday-snapshots-19-05-13/?pfstyle=wp" style="text-decoration: none; outline: none; color: #55750C;"><img class="printfriendly" src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/pf-button.gif" alt="PrintFriendly" /></a></div><p>A little insight into the week that was . . .</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8676" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3954.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZMESoFA4ab/" target="_blank">Early morning story time</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8675" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3963.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="667" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZMWxicg4X4/" target="_blank">Sweet, Sweet my baby</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8674" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3978.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZO2bshA4Zr/" target="_blank">Cheese <img src='http://betterwithcake.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8673" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3980.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZPI5hAA4Wu/" target="_blank">Work. It. Out!</a> &#8211; Day 1, workout 1 &#8211; <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/betterwithcake-20/detail/1583333398?" target="_blank">New Rules of Lifting for Women</a> &#8211; Bring. It. ON!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8672" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3987.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/best-ever-grilled-steak/" target="_blank">Best ever grilled steak</a> &#8211; Because sometimes a girl just needs one</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8671" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3993.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.teambeachbody.com/workout-routines/turbofire-workout" target="_blank">Time to Turbo</a> baby &#8211; <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZSE6avg4SB/" target="_blank">Boomshackalocka</a>! <a href="http://realfitmoms.com/turbo-fire-preview/" target="_blank">Getting. It. Done.</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8670" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3995.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZSIaEWg4T2/" target="_blank">Giant fajita grilled chicken salad</a> &#8211; addicted</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8669" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4003.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZT8oNLg4b1/" target="_blank">Happy Hump Day</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8668" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4005.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.chobani.com.au/products" target="_blank">Chotastic</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZUZ-tWA4QA/" target="_blank">snack attack</a> ♥</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8667" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_40071.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mamas little bookworm <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZUuDbSA4cj/" target="_blank">getting her school work on</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8666" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4009.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/banana-and-walnut-wholewheat-muffins/" target="_blank">Banana and Walnut Wholewheat muffins</a> making my day</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8664" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4034.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Happy <a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZWuv16g4V6/" target="_blank">Homemade Herb garden</a> day ♥</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8663" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_40381.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="478" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZYxCiJg4bj/" target="_blank">Truth ↑</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8662" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4044.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZZQkJUg4Ys/" target="_blank">Post workout deliciousness</a> &#8211; Super thick, ice cold, extra chocolatey = winning!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8661" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4045.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZbxS7Vg4e9/" target="_blank">Weekend traditions</a> &#8211; <a href="http://www.sonoma.com.au/products/bread/" target="_blank">Sonoma Wholewheat (miche) Sourdough</a> makes me oh so happy</p>
<p>Feel free to follow along with <a href="http://instagram.com/emsswanston" target="_blank">my instalife</a> you know if you want xoxo</p>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Do you have any fun little weekend traditions to share?</span></span></h1>
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		<title>Banana and Walnut Wholewheat Muffins</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 09:24:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A few days ago I woke up in the middle of the night and all I could think about was banana and walnut muffins. No I&#8217;m not pregnant. Promise. But banana and walnut muffins must be made. As soon as daylight hit, it was muffin making time. I know what you&#8217;re thinking &#8220;banana and walnut [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/banana-and-walnut-wholewheat-muffins/">Banana and Walnut Wholewheat Muffins</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>A few days ago I woke up in the middle of the night and all I could think about was banana and walnut muffins.</p>
<p>No I&#8217;m not pregnant.</p>
<p>Promise.</p>
<p>But banana and walnut muffins must be made. As soon as daylight hit, it was muffin making time.</p>
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<p>I know what you&#8217;re thinking &#8220;banana and walnut muffins . . . boring. Go back to bed crazy lady&#8221; but just hear me out because these muffins did not disappoint my friend. They were incredible! Everything I hoped they would be and more.</p>
<p><strong>Light, tender and perfectly sweet. </strong>The walnuts really seem to help balance out the sweetness of the banana, which totally means you can eat more right?  I like to chop my walnuts up pretty finely so the flavour is spread throughout the entire muffin not just random chunks of walnut punching you in the face every now and then. Because really . . . who wants to be punched in the face by a walnut? Not me that&#8217;s for sure.</p>
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<p>Also normally, I&#8217;m not really a huge fan of walnuts  . . . so it kinda took me by surprise to be hit with such an intense craving for something containing walnut  (and no, I promise you &#8211; I&#8217;m really not pregnant I so get that thought out of your pretty little head) but trust me, even if you don&#8217;t like walnuts you will love this muffin.</p>
<p>Not to mention they are seriously healthy, made with wholewheat flour for that extra fibre (←not that anyone would guess), bananas (←obviously) because you gotta have your 5 a day, and then there&#8217;s the protein from not only the egg and greek yoghurt but also the walnuts (← just what growing bodies need).</p>
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<p>An incredibly indulgent, secretly healthy, magnificent morning muffin</p>
<p>Perfect for a grab and go breakfast, or if you have time I suggest making it a leisurely affair and add some of your fave Greek yoghurt and a drizzle of maple syrup (←the real stuff, always because you totally deserve the best) and you my friend will be in breakfast heaven! Note there is no picture of this dreamy suggestion because well . . . I may or may not have taken a little bite you know for photographic purposes and well . . . let&#8217;s just say the rest is history.</p>
<p>PS &#8211; you can totally freeze these bad boys, they keep and re-heat really well, winning! And to think there was a time in my life where <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/roasted-blueberry-vanilla-and-greek-yoghurt-wholewheat-pancakes/" target="_blank">I didn&#8217;t care for breakfast</a> . . . look at me now.</p>
<p>Get on board the banana walnut muffin train (←lamest line ever?!) . . . even if you&#8217;re a walnut hater I think (←know?!) these muffins may (←will?!)  just win you over</p>
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<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Banana and Walnut Wholewheat Muffins</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">Makes 14 magnificent muffins</span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1/2 cup plain flour</p>
<p>1/2 cup <a href="http://bobsredmill.com/flours-meals/index3.html" target="_blank">wholewheat pastry flour</a> (or an additional 1/2 cup of plain flour)</p>
<p>1/3 cup brown sugar</p>
<p>1 teaspoon of baking powder</p>
<p>1/2 teaspoon of baking soda</p>
<p>1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon</p>
<p>1/2 teaspoon of salt flakes</p>
<p>2 medium overripe banana, mashed</p>
<p>1 egg</p>
<p>1/3 cup greek yoghurt (I use <a href="http://www.chobani.com.au/products" target="_blank">Chobani 0%</a>)</p>
<p>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</p>
<p>2 Tablespoons of milk (I use skim)</p>
<p>1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1 &#8211; Preheat oven to 175&#8242;C (350&#8242;F)</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Line a muffin try with paper in cases and set aside.</p>
<p>3 &#8211; In a medium combine banana, egg, yoghurt, milk, vanilla and brown sugar and mash/stir with a fork until well combined.</p>
<p>4 &#8211; Sift over flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt flakes and stir until just combined.</p>
<p>5 &#8211;  Add 90% of your chopped walnuts to your banana batter and stir until just combined.</p>
<p>6 &#8211; Divide better evenly between muffin cases then sprinkle the tops of each muffin with remaining walnuts.</p>
<p>7 &#8211; Bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown and tops spring back when lightly pressed. A toothpick should have just a few crumbs attached when inserted into the centre.</p></blockquote>
<p>Enjoy xoxo</p>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">If you had to pick a favourite muffin flavour what would it be ?</span></span></h1>
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		<title>Best Ever Grilled Steak</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 May 2013 09:12:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now I don&#8217;t know about you but this girl . . . sometimes I just need a big ol&#8217; steak! It&#8217;s kind of a new development for me. Well, when I say new I mean in the last year or so. Growing up we didn&#8217;t eat a lot of steak in our house. I think [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/best-ever-grilled-steak/">Best Ever Grilled Steak</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>Now I don&#8217;t know about you but this girl . . . sometimes I just need a big ol&#8217; steak!</p>
<p>It&#8217;s kind of a new development for me. Well, when I say new I mean in the last year or so.</p>
<p>Growing up we didn&#8217;t eat a lot of steak in our house. I think one reason was because my parents, both born and raised in good old England grew up in low income families where steak was really considered something of a luxury item and definitely out of their price range.</p>
<p>That and the fact that I grew up in the world of performing arts, well dance mainly where there is that whole unspoken rule of  living on practically nothing but lettuce, or as my sweet grandma sugar used to say &#8220;clouds and wind pudding&#8221;. Ugh so not fun, and that my friend is no way to live.</p>
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<p>Somebody pass me a big ol&#8217; steak please?!</p>
<p>Then I met <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/" target="_blank">Ree</a>. Beautiful, wonderful talented <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/about/" target="_blank">Ree</a> who introduced me to her (now infamous in our house) <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/chipotle-steak-salad/" target="_blank">chipotle steak salad</a>! Seriously you guys we eat this bad boy usually once (or twice) a week. One bite and I. was. hooked!</p>
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<p>Line and sinker baby! Can not get enough.</p>
<p>Although I should tell you a dear, dear friend of mine eats steak for breakfast. Everyday. With cashews. I love me some steak and I love my girl, but sorry girlfriend I&#8217;m just not there yet.</p>
<p>Anyway enough of the little over share of slightly irrelevant background information into my life . . . let&#8217;s talk about today&#8217;s recipe.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8600" title="Best Ever Grilled Steak" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4254-1.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>Today our <em>test it out tuesday</em> recipe is from the one and only <a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com" target="_blank">Jamie Oliver</a> and his <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/071815780X/ref=nosim?tag=betterwithcake-20&amp;linkCode=sb1&amp;camp=212353&amp;creative=380549" target="_blank">15 minute meals cookbook</a> (← not getting over that anytime soon, just so you know). This steak . . . choose your fave, good quality (aka best you can afford) steak, season with a little smoked paprika (← love) then simply sear your steak to your preferred level of doneness. I&#8217;m a medium/well girl just incase your ever making one for me. Then we simply dress our steaks in this incredible, slightly sweet, slightly, tangy, slightly refreshing dressing.</p>
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<p>I could take a bath in this dressing. Well maybe not a bath but I definitely want to just rub my face in it. <strong>So unbelievably simple but so unbelievable good</strong>! Slightly sweet from the Dijon, slightly tangy from the lemon juice and slightly refreshing from the fresh parsley.</p>
<p>Spunky husband loves to have his steak made into the most amazing steak sandwich the world has ever seen, but its also incredible served simply with some salad greens with just a  few shavings of fresh parmesan. Ah-mazing. And clearly the whole lettuce leaf issue still haunts me just slightly . . . &#8220;<em>ain&#8217;t nobody got time for that!&#8221;</em> .</p>
<p>This my friend may very well be the best steak you ever did taste, we sure think so anyway.</p>
<p>MMmmMMM Steak, let&#8217;s have some. You know you want to. Unless you&#8217;re a vegetarian . . . in that case I&#8217;m really sorry . . . please don&#8217;t hate me. Come back thursday, we&#8217;re making some super yummy, seriously addictive breakfast type muffins. See you then, K?</p>
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<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Best Ever Grilled Steak</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Barely adapted and re-written in my own words from &#8211; <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/071815780X/ref=nosim?tag=betterwithcake-20&amp;linkCode=sb1&amp;camp=212353&amp;creative=380549" target="_blank">Jamie&#8217;s 15 minute meals Cookbook</a><br />
Serves 4 +</span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>500g steak, visible fat removed</p>
<p>1 heaping teaspoon of smoked paprika</p>
<p>2 Tablespoons of flat leaf parsley, chopped</p>
<p>1 heaping teaspoon of Dijon mustard</p>
<p>Juice of 1/2 a lemon</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1 &#8211; Finely chop your parsley, then either directly to the board or transfer to a plate, add mustard, salt and pepper and squeeze over lemon juice then stir to combine. Set aside</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Preheat your griddle/frypan over high heat, you want to get it screaming hot!</p>
<p>3 &#8211; Season steaks with salt, pepper and paprika and give them a good rub to make sure the spices really get in there.</p>
<p>4 &#8211; Place steaks into your screaming hot pan, Jamie recommends turning your steaks every minute until they are cooked to your liking.</p>
<p>5 &#8211; Transfer cooked steaks directly onto your mustard/lemon dressing and turn to ensure they get a good coating on all sides.</p>
<p>6 &#8211; Allow to rest for a minute of 2 before slicing, sprinkle with extra parsley if your feeling fancy then dive on in.</p>
<p>7 &#8211; Serve either as the best steak sandwich you ever tasted, or simple along with some salad greens and a few shavings of fresh parmesan.</p></blockquote>
<p>Enjoy xo</p>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: large;">What is the strangest (or should I say most unusual) thing you have ever had for breakfast?</span></span></h1>
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		<title>Sunday Snapshots 12-05-13</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 May 2013 09:24:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A little insight into the week that was . . . Chilly morning essentials Snack time preparation &#8211; can not get enough of these bad boys Monday . . . Bring it! Sketti head Peanut butter chocolate cookies, because we are totally worth it Decisions, decisions Single Origin Roasters ♥ Who is this little lady [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/recipe-round-up/sunday-snapshots-12-05-13/">Sunday Snapshots 12-05-13</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align:right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;" ><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/recipe-round-up/sunday-snapshots-12-05-13/?pfstyle=wp" style="text-decoration: none; outline: none; color: #55750C;"><img class="printfriendly" src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/pf-button.gif" alt="PrintFriendly" /></a></div><p>A little insight into the week that was . . .</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8565" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_38501.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y6CgI7A4ZY/" target="_blank">Chilly morning essentials</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8564" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3851.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y6LfRhA4YN/" target="_blank">Snack time preparation</a> &#8211; can not get enough of <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/5-min-no-bake-healthy-espresso-brownie-bites/" target="_blank">these bad boys</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8563" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3854.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="433" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y8qm7KA4R_/" target="_blank">Monday . . . Bring it!</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8562" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3864.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="667" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y9AbmAA4Up/" target="_blank">Sketti head</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8561" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3873.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-cookies/" target="_blank">Peanut butter chocolate cookies</a>, because we are totally worth it</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8560" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3876.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y_fV5eA4RC/" target="_blank">Decisions, decisions</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8559" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_38962.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://singleoriginroasters.com.au" target="_blank">Single Origin Roasters</a> <a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y_gpjhA4Ss/" target="_blank">♥</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8558" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_39071.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y_lQ-mg4Y8/" target="_blank">Who is this little lady and where did my baby go?</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8557" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_39091.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y_pVkzA4d8/" target="_blank">Cheese</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8556" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_39231.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZBzA1wg4SS/" target="_blank">On the road again . . .</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8555" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_39262.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZCJBHzg4SI/" target="_blank">Saving my life</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8554" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_39272.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I put some <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/dark-chocolate-chilli-banana-bread/" target="_blank">chocolate and chilli in your banana bread</a> and I liked it &#8211; life changing, Imean it.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8553" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3928.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZEtESEA4Te/" target="_blank">Putting on a brave face</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8566" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/PicMonkey-Collage11.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/mothers-day-inspired-recipe-round-up/" target="_blank">For yo&#8217; mama ♥</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8552" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3939.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZHSz3Hg4f_/" target="_blank">Winning</a> &#8211; Take that manky over ripe banana!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8551" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3943.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZHiJRAg4S9/" target="_blank">Homemade Smoothie saves the day</a>, with the help of oh dear friend cho, <a href="http://chobani.com.au/products" target="_blank">chobani</a> ♥</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8550" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3944.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/ZJXAz6g4Zf/" target="_blank">Happy mothers day to me!</a></p>
<p>Feel free to follow along with <a href="http://instagram.com/emsswanston" target="_blank">my instalife</a> you know if your into that sort if thing.</p>
<h1><span style="color: #0000ff;">Hope you had a truly amazing week, mean it xoxo</span></h1>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 09:43:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So just incase you forgot, it&#8217;s mothers day on sunday. And just incase you really did forget I thought I would put together a little list of food type things I plan to consume all to myself you could make for your sweet ol&#8217; mama on her special day. Some of the recipes are from [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/mothers-day-inspired-recipe-round-up/">Mothers Day Inspired Recipe Round Up</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>So just incase you forgot, it&#8217;s mothers day on sunday.</p>
<p>And just incase you really did forget I thought I would put together a little list of food type things <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">I </span><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">plan to consume all to myself</span> you could make for your sweet ol&#8217; mama on her special day. Some of the recipes are from yours truly, others are from some of my fave ladies in the food blogging world.</p>
<p>All are simple to put together but seriously delicious and I&#8217;m sure your mama would just love each and every one, I know I do</p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Breakfast -</span></span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/roasted-blueberry-vanilla-and-greek-yoghurt-wholewheat-pancakes/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8518 aligncenter" title="Roasted Blueberry Vanilla and Greek Yoghurt Wholewheat Pancakes " src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3518.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/roasted-blueberry-vanilla-and-greek-yoghurt-wholewheat-pancakes/" target="_blank">Roasted Blueberry, Vanilla and Greek Yoghurt Pancakes</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chocolateandcarrots.com/2013/04/overnight-whole-wheat-cinnamon-rolls" target="_blank">Overnight Wholewheat Cinnamon Rolls</a> from sweet <a href="http://adelightfulhome.com/about/" target="_blank">Caroline</a> at <a href="http://adelightfulhome.com/" target="_blank">Chocolate and Carrots</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/overnight-brown-sugar-banana-yoghurt-waffles/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8519 aligncenter" title="Overnight Brown Sugar, Banana and Yoghurt Waffles" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_14831.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="667" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/overnight-brown-sugar-banana-yoghurt-waffles/" target="_blank">Overnight Brown Sugar, Banana and Yoghurt Waffles</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://joythebaker.com/2013/05/lavender-blackberry-scones/" target="_blank">Lavender Blackberry Scones</a> from the beautiful <a href="http://joythebaker.com/about-the-baker/" target="_blank">Joy</a> at <a href="http://joythebaker.com/" target="_blank">Joy the Baker</a></p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Lunch -</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/simple-healthy-homemade-teriyaki-salmon/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8520 aligncenter" title="Healthy Homemade Teriyaki Salmon" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_26071.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/simple-healthy-homemade-teriyaki-salmon/" target="_blank">Healthy Homemade Teriyaki Salmon</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/simple-healthy-homemade-teriyaki-salmon/" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/03/broiled-spicy-brown-sugar-salmon/" target="_blank">Spicy Brown Sugar Salmon</a> form the hilarious <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/about/" target="_blank">Jessica</a> at <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com" target="_blank">How Sweet it is</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.perrysplate.com/2013/04/10-minute-sun-dried-tomato-and-spinach-omelet.html" target="_blank">Sun Dried Tomato and Spinach Omelet</a> from the ah-mazing <a href="http://www.perrysplate.com/about-me" target="_blank">Natalie</a> over at <a href="http://www.perrysplate.com/" target="_blank">Perry&#8217;s Plate</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/2013/02/15/buffalo-chicken-pizza/" target="_blank">Buffalo Chicken Pizza</a> from <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/about/" target="_blank">Karly</a> at <a href="http://www.bunsinmyoven.com/" target="_blank">Buns in my Oven</a></p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Dinner -</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/dinner/jamies-ragu-of-tiny-meatballs/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8523 aligncenter" title="Ragu of Tiny Meatballs" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0407.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/dinner/jamies-ragu-of-tiny-meatballs/" target="_blank">Ragu of Tiny Meatballs</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/2013/03/chipotle-chicken-fajita-rice-bowl.html" target="_blank">Chipotle Chicken Fajita Rice Bowl</a> from the lovely <a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/about" target="_blank">Laurie</a> at <a href="http://www.simplyscratch.com/about" target="_blank">Simply Scratch</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/spaghetti-squash-and-black-bean-tacos/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8530 aligncenter" title="Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_20521.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/spaghetti-squash-and-black-bean-tacos/" target="_blank">Spaghetti Squash and Black Bean Tacos</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.cheekykitchen.com/2013/05/healthy-chicken-cordon-bleu.html#more-4638" target="_blank">Healthy Chicken Cordon Bleu</a> from beautiful <a href="http://www.cheekykitchen.com/about" target="_blank">Brooke</a> over at <a href="http://www.cheekykitchen.com/about" target="_blank">Cheeky Kitchen</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2013/05/cheesy-black-bean-stuffed-sweet-potatoes-with-arugula-poached-eggs/" target="_blank">Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Arugula and Poached Eggs</a> from the stunning <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/about/" target="_blank">Jessica</a> at <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/" target="_blank">How Sweet it is</a></p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Dessert -</span></h1>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/banana-ricotta-and-dark-chocolate-quesadilla/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8521 aligncenter" title="Banana, Ricotta and Dark Chocolate Quesadilla" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_16732.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/banana-ricotta-and-dark-chocolate-quesadilla/" target="_blank">Banana, Ricotta and Dark Chocolate Quesadilla</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.stephsbitebybite.com/2013/04/22/peanut-butter-pie/" target="_blank">Peanut Butter Pie</a> from sensational <a href="http://www.stephsbitebybite.com/about/" target="_blank">Steph</a> over at <a href="http://www.stephsbitebybite.com/about/" target="_blank">Steph&#8217;s Bite by Bite</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/amazing-coffee-cake-with-whipped-vanilla-cheesecake-frosting/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8522 aligncenter" title="Coffee Cake with Whipped Vanilla Cheesecake Frosting" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0853.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/amazing-coffee-cake-with-whipped-vanilla-cheesecake-frosting/" target="_blank">Coffee Cake with Whipped Vanilla Cheesecake Frosting</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetapolita.com/2013/05/strawberry-lavender-buttermilk-cake/" target="_blank">Strawberry Lavender Buttermilk Cake</a> from the inspirational <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/about/" target="_blank">Rosie</a> at <a href="http://sweetapolita.com/" target="_blank">Sweetapolita</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/brown-sugar-shortcake-with-roasted-blueberries-and-whipped-vanilla-cream-cheese-frosting/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8529 aligncenter" title="Brown Sugar Shortcake with Roasted Blueberries and Whipped Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_08351.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/brown-sugar-shortcake-with-roasted-blueberries-and-whipped-vanilla-cream-cheese-frosting/" target="_blank">Brown Sugar Shortcake with Roasted Blueberries and Whipped Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting</a></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">and I plan to wash it all down with this -</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/blueberry-mint-spritzers/" target="_blank">Blueberry Mint Spritzer</a> from the simply stunning and soon to be married <a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/about/" target="_blank">Jenna</a> at <a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/" target="_blank">Eat, Live, Run</a></p>
<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Give &#8211; </span></h1>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8539" title="Holiday Spice Latte - Brown Sugar Body Scrub" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_45522.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /><br />
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/anytime/holiday-spiced-latte-brown-sugar-scrub/" target="_blank">Holiday Spice Latte &#8211; Brown Sugar Body Scrub</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://adelightfulhome.com/make-a-diy-mothers-day-gift-basket-in-less-than-30-minutes/" target="_blank">DIY Mother&#8217;s day Gift Basket in less than 30 mins</a> by <a href="http://adelightfulhome.com/about/" target="_blank">Stacy</a> (aka sweet sister of mine) over at <a href="http://adelightfulhome.com" target="_blank">A Delightful Home</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/everyday-ingredients-extraordinary-meals/"><img class="size-full wp-image-8543 aligncenter" title="EveryDay Ingredients Extraordinary Meals" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/Extraordinary-Meals-Cover-500.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="666" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/everyday-ingredients-extraordinary-meals/" target="_blank">Everyday Ingredients, Extraordinary Meals</a> by the adorable <a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/about-2/" target="_blank">Lauren</a> at <a href="http://www.laurenslatest.com/" target="_blank">Lauren&#8217;s Latest</a> &#8211; $7.99 very well spent<br />
PS &#8211; It&#8217;s an ebook so you get it instantly ♥</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">What do you have planned for your beautiful mama this mothers day?</span></span></h1>
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		<title>Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 09:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[So I had a manky over ripe banana and wasnt sure what to do with it. Don&#8217;t get me wrong I love me some good ol&#8217; banana bread as much as the next gal (evidence here, here, here , here and here) but sometimes . . . I just want something more you know? So, [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/dark-chocolate-chilli-banana-bread/">Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>So <a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y09rI4g4SC/" target="_blank">I had a manky over ripe banana</a> and wasnt sure what to do with it.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8496" title="Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2471.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>Don&#8217;t get me wrong I love me some good ol&#8217; banana bread as much as the next gal (evidence <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/snack/banana-bread/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/banana-berry-oat-bread/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/peanut-butter-high-protein-banana-bread/" target="_blank">here</a> , <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/strawberry-yoghurt-and-brown-sugar-banana-bread/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://betterwithcake.com/breakfast/vanilla-and-raspberry-banana-bread/" target="_blank">here</a>) but sometimes . . . I just want something more you know?</p>
<p>So, I thought I&#8217;d throw in some chocolate and added a pinch of chilli . . . you know, as you do.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8497" title="Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2483.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>I have been curious about the chocolate chilli combination since sweet sister of mine made this killer <a href="http://adelightfulhome.com/chocolate-chili-yes-chocolate/" target="_blank">chocolate chilli</a> , and I&#8217;m pretty sure I read about hot chocolate with chilli added to intensify the chocolate flavour . . . although I can not for the life of me find where it was that I stumbled across this piece of information . . . so maybe I&#8217;m cah-razy and totally making it up. Either way it&#8217;s a winner so if it&#8217;s all me then I&#8217;ll claim it as my own no problem.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8498" title="Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_26441.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></p>
<p>What I am 100% sure of is that this Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana bread is incredible!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8505" title="Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_26741.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></p>
<p>It is <strong>fudgey and rich, super moist</strong> (←sorry)  and just bonkers delicious. Thats right I said b-o-n-k-e-r-s delicious! And I mean it! Oh it just gets better and better as the days go on. The flavours settle and intensify and it somehow gets softer and more moist (←again, sorry) and even more chocolatey. It&#8217;s kinda like magic. And who doesn&#8217;t want a little magic in their day?</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8500" title="Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_2737.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>Do not be afraid of the chilli my friend, I promise you wont even notice it. It just really enhances the chocolate flavour, and come on, who doesn&#8217;t want their chocolate flavours enhanced?</p>
<p>Now go make this banana bread already , trust me you won&#8217;t be sorry. Or do it for yo&#8217; mama for mothers day (←its this sunday FYI, do. not. forget!). She will love it. Promise! Bonus points will be scored. You&#8217;re welcome xoxo</p>
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<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Dark Chocolate Chilli Banana Bread<br />
</span><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;">Makes 1 loaf, 12-16 slices</span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>3/4 cup plain flour</p>
<p>3/4 cup <a href="http://www.bobsredmill.com/flours-meals/index3.html" target="_blank">wholewheat pastry flour</a> (or an additional 3/4 cup of plain flour)</p>
<p>1/3 cup cocoa powder (I use <a href="http://www.hersheys.com/pure-products/details.aspx?id=5354&amp;name=HERSHEYS+Cocoa+SPECIAL+DARK" target="_blank">Hershey&#8217;s special Dark</a> ♥)</p>
<p>2 teaspoons baking powder</p>
<p>1/4 teaspoon salt</p>
<p>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</p>
<p>1/8 teaspoon of chilli</p>
<p>1/3 cup brown sugar</p>
<p>1 large egg</p>
<p>2 teaspoons vanilla extract</p>
<p>2 large bananas, mashed</p>
<p>1/3 cup greek yoghurt (I use <a href="http://www.chobani.com.au/products" target="_blank">Chobani </a>♥♥)</p>
<p>1/3 cup milk (I use skim)</p>
<p>20g dark chocolate chips, roughly chopped</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1 &#8211; Preheat oven to 175 &#8216;C (350&#8242;F)</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Prepare your loaf pan, grease and flour or line with baking/parchment paper whatever you like</p>
<p>3 &#8211; In a medium size bowl, mash banana.</p>
<p>4 &#8211; Add egg, Greek yoghurt, vanilla, brown sugar and milk and whisk to combine.</p>
<p>5 &#8211; Over your banana batter, sift flours, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, spices and salt flakes and stir until almost combined.</p>
<p>6 &#8211; Add chocolate chips and fold into the batter until, careful not to over mix.</p>
<p>7 &#8211; Pour into prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 mins, until the top springs back when lightly pressed and a skewer/cake tester has just a few crumbs attached when inserted into the centre.</p>
<p>8 &#8211; If you can possible control yourself, allow the loaf to cool, then slice and serve.</p></blockquote>
<p>Enjoy xoxo</p>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">What is the strangest flavour combination you have tried? Did you like it, love it or loath it?</span></span></h1>
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		<title>Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2013 09:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emma</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes you just need a cookie, am I right, or am I right? Yes I said need! And yes, you know I&#8217;m right. And when I say you, I mean me but . . . because I love you invisible internet friend of mine I&#8217;ll definitely share. Plus, I wanted to make sure that you&#8217;re [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/peanut-butter-and-chocolate-cookies/">Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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<p>Sometimes you just <em>need</em> a cookie, am I right, or am I right?</p>
<p>Yes I said need!</p>
<p>And yes, you know I&#8217;m right.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8459" title="Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_42681.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>And when I say you, I mean me but . . . because I love you invisible internet friend of mine I&#8217;ll definitely share. Plus, I wanted to make sure that you&#8217;re armed with an incredible cookie recipe for when the <em>need</em> strikes you because it&#8217;s always when we least expect it.</p>
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<p>This weeks <em>test it out tuesday</em> recipe is inspired by non other than the gorgeous <a href="http://smittenkitchen.com/about/#Deb" target="_blank">Deb</a> and her delectable <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/betterwithcake-20/detail/030759565X?" target="_blank">Smitten Kitchen Cookbook</a>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8474" title="Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4290.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>Now, if you follow along with my <a href="http://instagram.com/emsswanston" target="_blank">insta-life</a> you will know that I am currently in the midst of a <a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y1Q0kXA4d7/" target="_blank">peanut butter snack time obsession</a>. So these cookies . . . had to be big, bold and packed with peanut butter!</p>
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<p>And when there&#8217;s a need for cookies, there&#8217;s a need for chocolate and because peanut butter and chocolate are best friends, these cookies . . . of course include some chocolate. But I used dark chocolate which means they totally make these cookies healthy with all that antioxident type goodness . . . right?!</p>
<p>You guys, these cookies . . . totally worth it. There is nothing worse than <em>needing</em> a cookie  only to be disappointed by lack of flavour or its to crunchy (←yes there is such a thing) . . . or to soft. Ugh talk about annoying!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8462" title="Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4366.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>But these cookies . . . they are juuuusssssttttttt right!</p>
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<p><strong>Big, bold, punchy peanut butter flavours</strong> so you definitely know your eating a peanut butter cookie, but still <strong>subtly and perfectly sweet</strong>. They are light and crunchy, but not to crunchy. Oh and then theres the chocolate drizzle . . . the perfect, chocolatey crackle on top of your perfect peanut butter cookie crunch. After that initial, perfect crackle and crunch <strong>these cookies really do just melt in your mouth</strong>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8465" title="Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_4387.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p>Seriously ah-mazing!</p>
<p>Because when the need for cookies strike . . . cookies must be consumed, and when cookies must be consumed they better be worth it . . . and these babies . . . are totally worth it . . . and you my friend, definitely need them . . . like now . . . because your totally worth it xoxo</p>
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<h1><span style="color: #ff0000;">Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"> Slightly adapted and written in my own words, inspired by <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/betterwithcake-20/detail/030759565X?" target="_blank">The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook</a><br />
Makes 50-60 dangerously delicious cookies</span></span></h1>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>6 Tablespoons of unsalted butter, room temperature</p>
<p>6 Tablespoons of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, store bought or home made &#8211; I used smooth. <a href="http://www.gladiator-nutrition.com.au/shop/index.php?route=product/product&amp;product_id=153" target="_blank">PB2</a> works too)</p>
<p>1/3 cup granulated white sugar</p>
<p>1/3 cup brown sugar</p>
<p>1 egg</p>
<p>1 teaspoon of vanilla extract</p>
<p>2 cups plain flour</p>
<p>1/4 teaspoon of baking soda</p>
<p>1/4 teaspoon salt flakes</p>
<p>1/4 cup chocolate chips</p>
<h1><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method -</span></span></span></h1>
<p>1 &#8211; In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat butter until light and fluffy.</p>
<p>2 &#8211; Add peanut butter and continue to beat until smooth and well combined.</p>
<p>3 &#8211; Add the sugars and beat until combined.</p>
<p>4 &#8211; Next, add egg and vanilla and beat until smooth and combined.</p>
<p>5 &#8211; Sift flour, baking soda and salt flakes into your butter mix and beat on low until just combined.</p>
<p>6 &#8211; Divide the batter into 2-4 evenly sized discs, wrap in cling wrap and allow to rest in the fridge for 30 mins.</p>
<p>7 &#8211; When your ready to bake, preheat oven to 175&#8242;C (350&#8242;F)</p>
<p>8 &#8211; roll out your cookie dough to approx 1/4 inch thickness, I always do this between 2 pieces of lightly floured parchment/baking paper so the dough doesn&#8217;t stick to bench tops.</p>
<p>9 &#8211; Cut cookies into desired shapes with your chosen cookie cutter, gather scraps and repeat until all dough has been used.</p>
<p>10 &#8211; Bake for 10-12 mins (depending on size). When they are ready your cookies will be slightly puffed and lightly golden on the edges.</p>
<p>11 &#8211; Transfer to a wire rack to cool.</p>
<p>12 &#8211; Now for the chocolate . . . melt your chocolate by your preferred method, then transfer melted chocolate to a zip lock or you can just drizzle it over using a spoon or a fork.</p>
<p>13 &#8211; allow the chocolate to set, grab yourself a nice cup of coffee or a tall glass of ice cold milk and enjoy!</p></blockquote>
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<p>Question of the day -</p>
<h1><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cookies &amp; Cream, strawberry &amp; banana, chocolate &amp; peanut butter . . . whats your ultimate flavour combina</span><span style="font-size: large;">tion?</span></span></h1>
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		<description><![CDATA[A little insight into the week that was . . . Pretty in Pink Deal of the century! Did you get yours? Taking a walk with a couple of cuties Mexican BLT Sliders &#8211; Rockin&#8217; my world! Challenge accepted Wednesday feels like Monday Smashing lunch First ever kite flying ♥ Amazing garlic and rosemary grilled [...]<p><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/snapshots/sunday-snapshots-05-05-13/">Sunday Snapshots 05-05-13</a> is a post from: <a href="http://betterwithcake.com">Better with Cake</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="text-align:right; margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;" ><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/snapshots/sunday-snapshots-05-05-13/?pfstyle=wp" style="text-decoration: none; outline: none; color: #55750C;"><img class="printfriendly" src="http://cdn.printfriendly.com/pf-button.gif" alt="PrintFriendly" /></a></div><p>A little insight into the week that was . . .</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8440" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3764.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Yqow8sA4Um/" target="_blank">Pretty in Pink</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8439" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_37651.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="292" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/just-because/ultimate-homemaking-ebook-bundle-sale-and-go/" target="_blank">Deal of the century! Did you get yours?</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8438" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3768.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/YtU1pZg4c_/" target="_blank">Taking a walk with a couple of cuties</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8437" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_37691.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/lunch/mexican-blt-sliders/" target="_blank">Mexican BLT Sliders</a> &#8211; Rockin&#8217; my world!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8436" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3775.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfitmoms.com/workout-wednesday-01-05-13-monthly-plank-challenge/" target="_blank">Challenge accepted</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8435" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3778.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/YvxsT1g4YU/" target="_blank">Wednesday feels like Monday</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8434" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_37811.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/YwSO0ZA4ST/" target="_blank">Smashing lunch</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8433" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_37891.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/YwfeDng4eH/" target="_blank">First ever kite flying ♥</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8432" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_37921.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Amazing garlic and rosemary grilled chicken salad <a href="http://instagram.com/p/YwvUIIA4XC/" target="_blank">hitting the spot</a>.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8431" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_37951.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/desserts/lemon-and-lime-wholewheat-donuts-baked-with-lemon-lime-glaze/" target="_blank">Lemon Lime Donuts </a>- Happy Cinco De Mayo baby!!!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8430" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_38101.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Yy8rhrg4Yn/" target="_blank">Snip, snip</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8429" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_38331.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="297" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://realfitmoms.com/trim-your-waist-and-build-a-stronger-core-without-doing-a-single-crunch/" target="_blank">Yes you can</a> ↑</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8428" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3838.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="750" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://betterwithcake.com/anytime/holiday-spiced-latte-brown-sugar-scrub/" target="_blank">Holiday Spiced Latte &#8211; Brown Sugar Body Scrub</a> &#8211; takes me to my happy place ♥</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8427" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_38402.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y3qnS3g4Q2/" target="_blank">That hair, so jelly!</a></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8426" title="Sunday Snapshots" src="http://betterwithcake.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3848.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://instagram.com/p/Y4Obfxg4QS/" target="_blank">My favourite flower from my fave little lady</a> &#8211; Life. Is. Good xoxo</p>
<p>Feel free to follow along with <a href="http://instagram.com/emsswanston" target="_blank">my instalife</a> you know if your into that sort if thing.</p>
<h1><span style="color: #0000ff;">Are you celebrating Cinco De Mayo??<br />
If yes, who/what/when/where/how . . . details please?!</span></h1>
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