Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Blueberry Muffins and Pink October


If you have tried to bake with fresh blueberries then you'll know the difference between the fresh and the frozen one.  You won't get the cloudy blue in the batter with the fresh one.  Blueberry is high in anti-oxidiant with many health benefits and my favourite recipes for blueberry include blueberry pancake with maple syrup and blueberry with yoghurt and muesli.

My blueberry trees are blooming and when fresh blueberry is available, I alway make blueberry muffin as you know the fresh one always taste the best!  I make this muffin using the recipe of my first post apple and cinnamon muffins, please click for recipe.  I use it as a base recipe for various muffins, simply substitute the apple for blueberries.  The other good combination is mixed berries with white chocolate.  One of the blogger mentioned that muffin was liked a country girl (true and honest) and cupcake was liked a city girl. (dressing up)  Which one do you prefer?

October is dedicated to bring the awareness for breast cancer, I would like to take this opportunity to ask you to do a simple thing.  Do a self breast examination and keep it as a monthly routine.  If you're over 40, take a mammogram and ultra-sound for your breasts.  If there is any suspicious lump or discharge from your nipples, seek for medical advice without hesitation.  Don't ask your husband as they just don't know!  I have been through that and it's only early detection can saved your life.  Breast cancer don't only happen to old people or a particular race!  Let us all beat the cancer and support those that are having treatment be well and healthy soon!


Please share this message with your girlfriends to bring out more awareness of breast cancer!



3 comments:

  1. This is a healthy and hearty muffin! Love blueberries any which way

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  2. You are a lucky girl having blueberry tree. We didn't have a big garden for gardening and all our trees are in pots :P

    Your freshly grown blueberry will great to bake more of these delicious muffins :D

    Thanks for health check reminder. Cheers!

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  3. Dear Veronica, blueberry muffins are always a favorite for me. Muffins are such a perfect Autumn treat. Blessings, Catherine xo

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