Pumpkin Cookies

It's already October!?!  Man did I accidentally take a hiatus from posting recipes. I'm sure you will forgive me though after I tell you my story so let me take a moment to catch you up on what I have been doing over the past two months.  

Taco Rubbed Burger with Avocado and Salsa Verde

Before getting to today's recipe let me take a moment to catch you up on life.  Last week, I finally caved and signed up to sell Jewelry by Sara Blaine since I found myself buying so many of her pieces.  After signing up, I learned about a neat program the company started doing called Pay It Forward which selects a product of the month and donates a portion of the profit that item makes to a charity each month.  This month, the charity they selected is Help Save Pets.  Help Save Pets is based out of Plainfield, IL and is dedicated to their mission of saving and finding homes for dogs and cats about to be euthanized at animal control facilities. Since 2000, they have been able to prevent the euthanization of over 6,000 animals and place them into loving homes. Help Save Pets gives deserving animals shelter, food, medical aid and vaccinations and helps them find the right home. The foundation is run solely on money from adoptions and donations and every penny is spent on medical and other care for the animals.

Blueberry Crumb Bars

I know... I apologize!  I have fallen into a bad habit of going weeks without posting new recipes.  But let me explain myself.  Over the past few weeks I have finished my rotation in the ICU, am over half way through with my Medication Safety rotation, volunteered with Habitat Against Humanity to build a house here in Medford and finally got to scrub in and observe an open heart surgery! (Yes, I got to see a live human heart beating which pretty much was my coolest life experience yet!)  Time has definitely been flying by but I couldn't let July come to an end without posting a recipe in honor of National Blueberry Month!  I made these simple bars and brought them to work and they were all gone within a matter of hours.  The hint of lemon helps give these a nice slight citrus twist without overwhelming the taste of the blueberries.  These bars are so simple to make and are the perfect thing to bring to your next summer get together.

Almond Poppy Seed Bread

I don't know what it is with almond flavored things but I love them!  Last year I made Sweet Almond Bread and it was so delicious!  After being inspired by one of my favorite kinds of muffins I decided to make some Almond Poppy Seed Bread.  When making this bread I used some almond extract that I was trying to get rid of instead of the almond paste I used for the Sweet Almond Bread.  It was equally delicious, and the poppy seeds were a nice added touch.  This bread was quick and easy to make and is great to have in the morning for breakfast along with a nice big mug of coffee!

Tiramisu Cupcakes

It's my second blogiversary!!!  I know I have been MIA for a few months but a lot has been going on.  I officially finished my second year of pharmacy school and have relocated to Medford, Oregon where I am currently completing my rotations.  It's hard to believe that in a little less than a year I will be done with school FOREVER!  In order to celebrate my blogiversary, I wanted to share this yummy Tiramisu cupcake recipe with you.  I have made these a few times over the past year but have not had a chance to post the recipe yet so here you go!