A little Halloween humor.

Anyone else think this whole ‘Frankestorm’ name thing is ridiculous?

I am in no way saying that I think this is not a big weather threat and shouldn’t be taken seriously, but ‘Frankenstorm’? Really?

To prepare I think I will go ahead and eat all of the Halloween candy.

And make muffins.

I love banana muffins with chocolate chips. Last time I posted a recipe they had pecans in them.

This batter is very similar to that recipe with just an added richness from the sour cream. The walnuts are a nice change, too.

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Ingredients:

2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Grease 18 to 20 muffin cups.

3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.

4. Cream butter and sugar together with a mixer. Stir in mashed bananas and eggs until well blended. Add sour cream, vanilla, chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour over flour mixture and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.

5. Divide batter among muffin cups. Bake muffins until tops are pale golden and firm when touched in center, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to cooling racks and serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 18 to 20 muffins

Recipe from The Art Of Delicious Muffins by Sandra Sweetser

Matthew Mayfield has a new album out and it is available for free this week on his Website.

‘A Banquet For Ghosts’ is pretty somber. Emotional, mostly quiet stripped down music with Matthew’s achingly touching vocals.

This song is almost too hard to listen to. I feel like I am intruding.
Matthew Mayfield-I Don't Know You At All

Be sure to check out Matthew Mayfield on his Website. Upcoming US Tour dates are listed and you can buy his older music there, too.

Cheers!