|crayola + kid| birthday boy

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There is an artist in all of us and I was grateful to capture this little one's young spirit and playfulness around finger paint for his 1st birthday. This activity is a great way for mothers and fathers to encourage a child's creative exploration. 

|Olive Oil Pumpkin Bread| from Chicago's Sweetest Lyon

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Fall is certainly here and one of my favorite flavors of the season is Pumpkin. Alex Lyon, of SweetLyon.com is a gracious friend and culinary wizard who is sharing one of her tasty fall favorites. 

|OLIVE OIL PUMPKIN QUICK BREAD|  

  • 3/4 whole wheat flower
  • 2/3 cup unbleached all purpose flower
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar  
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup organic honey
  • 2 tbs Pepitas & 2 tbs raw sugar to sprinkle on top

Set the oven on bake at 350 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients together in one bowl and mix the wet ingredients together in another bowl. Make sure to whisk to equally incorporate. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour all the wet ingredients into the well and thoroughly whisk. Pour batter into a greased 9x5 Loaf Pan, sprinkle the top of the loaf with raw sugar and pepitas. Bake for about 40 minutes and enjoy the taste and smell of fall. Thank you so much for visiting.