As the cool blue night swiftly settled over the world, some kind of wonderful magic came to life and I was cast into a dreamy spell.
In the soothing stillness of the night, something stirred- maybe it was my sorrow bidding these hazy dreams farewell.
These lingering summer nights that are so closely intertwined with Autumn feels like a blended painting of mixed emotions...something bittersweet and poetically beautiful.
At nightfall the garden outside my bay window comes to life. Nighttime crickets sing while beautiful, fragrant Moon Flowers blossom.
The moon hangs like a shimmering pendant in the iridescent sky, its pale light flowing endlessly upon the garden and in the shadows of the evening, beauty shines through. I watch this almost every evening.
The shadows of winter are almost upon us, but I will find beauty in its darkness. As the world changes and the cold spell is cast, and the leaves and flowers die away, I will see only the color they turn- a beautiful gold. A golden world is upon us, full of crisp, invigorating air and sunsets with great luster.
Doughnut Muffins
(adapted from Ina Garten)
2 cups AP flour
1 1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cloves
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glaze:
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter, melted
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves and salt. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, butter and vanilla. Add mixture to dry ingredients.
Using a rubber spatula, fold until batter is well incorporated.
Pour evenly into prepared muffin tins. Bake for about 17 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
Mix ingredients for Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glaze and brush over each muffin.
Serve with coffee.
Dottie says
Looks delicious, have to try this recipe for sure! Blessings Dottie 🙂
Angie Schneider says
They look so inviting with cinnamon glaze!
~~louise~~ says
The full moon of September will be greeting us on Thursday. I look forward to it:)
Thank you so much for sharing your enchanting prose and those Cinnamon Glazed Doughtnut Muffins Tammy. They look delicious! Please say hi to Catherine:)
Rosita Vargas says
Que rico se ve estupendo y aromático saludos y abrazos.
Kathy Scott says
Ooohh these look heavenly! Pinned for later, still too hot for baking down here in florida!
David says
Tammy, Donut muffins...what a great concept! They look terrific. Combine those with a pot of coffee and my day would be off to a great start... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
cquek says
Oh my goodness. What a great post. I love your food.
Sandee says
It's cooling down here too and it's ever so welcome. Yes it is.
Love the recipe. I want two or three of those.
Have a terrific day Catherine. Big hugs. 🙂
Gloria Baker says
Look delicious Catherine have a nice Sunday!!xo
Silvia Brisigotti says
Delicios and very beautiful!!
I would like to taste one!!
Chatty Crone says
I would love to have one with my coffee - beautiful as well as your flowers! sandie
Lenia says
I can feel the scent of cinnamon!Perfect way to enjoy my coffee!
Hugs,dear!
Lenia says
Dear Cathrine,I would just like to let you know that the last post on my blog was written by my sister,Manousina. We own the blog together.
Take care and keep cooking all these delicious dishes!
God bless you and your lovely family!
Kisses from Greece!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
I can almost feel the evening air! These look yummy. blessings ~ tanna
Jennie says
Come link up and share your recipe!
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Kim G. says
These muffins looks really good:)
Amber Brady says
This looks like a great snack! Thanks for sharing at Sweet & Savory Saturdays #30.
~Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater.com
Amelia says
Hi Tammy, your doughnut muffin look absolutely delicious. Love the cinnamon glaze, awesome!
Love the beautiful flower too.
Have a nice week ahead.
Salsa Verde says
Hi Catherine,
I love Ina Garten and these muffins sound and look so yummy and delicious!
Cheers darling,
Lia.
Amy (Savory Moments) says
Delicious looking muffins! Love that glaze. They would be so lovely with a cup of tea.
Liz Berg says
What lovely muffins, Tammy...and I want to hang out in your moonlit garden and eat these with a cup of tea 🙂
unikorna says
Oh....this is just wicked...amazing Catherine....the glaze is stunning.
Zainab Mansaray says
These look like great muffins!!