Do you know the muffin man?
In February I'm going to go on a one month regimen of not eating animal products. I've not had any meat in two weeks so in a way I've already started. I have, on the other hand, been eating a lot of eggs.
They've all been in the form of muffins. Each batch of 5 or 6 muffins requires one egg and I've made 8 batches in the past 4 days. 10 muffins a day I've been eating. And that's about all I've eaten in that time span.
By the way, to the left is my muffin maker--it does 3 at a time and takes about 6 minutes per batch-- along with the mix I used, an egg and some milk (actually half and half).
I can't explain these little food craze things I go through but it's been true all my life. One week it'll be mac & cheese casserole or maybe lasagna and that's all I'll eat...until my next interest comes through and that could be pancakes, pork chops, cheese and crackers or anything else. It's very unpredictable.
I know a lot of people need variety in their food. I seem to go in the other direction and find comfort in eating the same thing 5, 7, even 10 times in a row before I move on to something else. When I'm living with someone else it can drive them crazy. LOL
To the left here you can see my muffin maker open with some mix in each of the cups. I add batter anywhere from the half way point up to the top. I generally find the best results when I keep the muffins on the small side. I dip them in butter to eat and the smaller size tends not to fall apart when I dip. I hate crumbs in my butter!
This is what the muffins look like when they're done. These are average size for what I bake though the muffin maker is capable of making them about twice that big. I just find that having them that big makes for a lot more crumbs on the floor so I keep them small. Small and tasty, I might add!
Less than a week before I have to give up the eggs and cheese. That'll be more of a challenge than giving up meat but it's only for February. That's just 4 weeks. It should be easy. Bring on the bread, beans and rice!
UPDATE: A few people have asked about the muffin maker. It's a Breville Muffin Magic (MFM50XL) that I bought last February 7th, according to Amazon. It was on clearance then and doesn't seem to be currently available. I really like it a lot. It's very fast and cleanup is a breeze. Nothing sticks to it and the muffins come out easily with the slight assistance of a fork.
They've all been in the form of muffins. Each batch of 5 or 6 muffins requires one egg and I've made 8 batches in the past 4 days. 10 muffins a day I've been eating. And that's about all I've eaten in that time span.By the way, to the left is my muffin maker--it does 3 at a time and takes about 6 minutes per batch-- along with the mix I used, an egg and some milk (actually half and half).
I can't explain these little food craze things I go through but it's been true all my life. One week it'll be mac & cheese casserole or maybe lasagna and that's all I'll eat...until my next interest comes through and that could be pancakes, pork chops, cheese and crackers or anything else. It's very unpredictable.
I know a lot of people need variety in their food. I seem to go in the other direction and find comfort in eating the same thing 5, 7, even 10 times in a row before I move on to something else. When I'm living with someone else it can drive them crazy. LOLTo the left here you can see my muffin maker open with some mix in each of the cups. I add batter anywhere from the half way point up to the top. I generally find the best results when I keep the muffins on the small side. I dip them in butter to eat and the smaller size tends not to fall apart when I dip. I hate crumbs in my butter!
This is what the muffins look like when they're done. These are average size for what I bake though the muffin maker is capable of making them about twice that big. I just find that having them that big makes for a lot more crumbs on the floor so I keep them small. Small and tasty, I might add!Less than a week before I have to give up the eggs and cheese. That'll be more of a challenge than giving up meat but it's only for February. That's just 4 weeks. It should be easy. Bring on the bread, beans and rice!
UPDATE: A few people have asked about the muffin maker. It's a Breville Muffin Magic (MFM50XL) that I bought last February 7th, according to Amazon. It was on clearance then and doesn't seem to be currently available. I really like it a lot. It's very fast and cleanup is a breeze. Nothing sticks to it and the muffins come out easily with the slight assistance of a fork.
Comments
Here from Michele's
I suspect you're getting enough variety in the long run. I go through phases, too.
And your muffin maker is adorable.
I sometimes do that for certain foods, for a while...not quite to this extent :) but I'll eat the same thing for lunch every day for a long time, and such.
Hello from Michele's!
OK.
I can't eat muffins (milk content), but I'd LOVE to have a choc chip muffin right now! I go through food crazes too. I'll be mad about a certain food for a month or so, maybe longer, and then move on.
Seriously, that looks cool. I have a self-imposed ban on gadgets, because I usually use them a few times, leave them uncleaned, don't have the patience to clean them, and toss them instead.
Enjoy your yummy muffins.
Good luck with the new diet plan.I'm original from South Dakota so I didn't know there was food without animal products in them!
;)
Ari (Baking and Books)
Dave, you're so right! My girlfriend reminds me of that fact all the damn time.
Carli, but ovens take a lot longer and use more energy. I like my muffins like I like my women--fast, hot, and plump. And no nuts!
Hope you're having a good weekend! - here from Michele *waves*
Michele sent me,
Mike
perhaps I could do some similar going on a diet that is.
Not sure i could eat 10 muffins a day though.
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