Arie Belle Blog

"These are the best muffins I've ever had!" - Alex "Wow, these are delicious. Sooo good!" - Mom "I normally don't like anything pumpkin, but these are delicious." -Dad I've been making these ever since I moved in to my house in Richmond, and I must say I am totally and completely obsessed! They are so delicious and yummy, and pretty healthy.  Here is my recipe, but honestly when it comes to the spices I just dump it in, I love cinnamon the most. muffins 2 cans of pumpkin puree 4 large eggs 1 cup of veggie oil 1 tsp baking soda 3 cups of flour- white or whole wheat  1 cup of sugar 1 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of nutmeg 1 tsp of pumpkin spice 1 tsp of cloves (I just pour it in from the container of each spice and don't measure) 1 tsp salt filling 8 oz of cream cheese half a stick of butter(optional) 2 tbsp of sugar  I mix all of  ingredients for the muffins in a metal bowl until it is at th...

Recently I have been doing a lot of REAL cooking, not just putting something in the microwave or eating cereal, but actually creating a meal. I am really proud of myself though! Because I don't normally cook, but now that I have started I love it! I have made muffins which is a first. They were delicious! Pumpkin Chai Cream Cheese muffins!!! SO GOOD I made a lot of them and they were all gone in a few days! I've also been cooking with LOTS of veggies! and I absolutely love vegetables now! I think broccoli is one of my favorites, especially when cooked with sauces and spices.  I only eat whole wheat pasta which by itself isn't all that yummy but when cooked with all these wonderful vegetables it turns into something magnificent! Honestly I think I would be a great vegetarian because I hardly eat meat that much anyways. I am so glad that I've started cooking these great meals, because I have a wonderful kitchen and why not take advantage of the ...