The countdown has officially begun. Jam and I will be soarin' high in a little over a month. Asia bound. Recently I've spent a great deal of time thinking of the adventures that await us. Amidst all the excitement I have had little time to reflect on this past year. A year that seemed a bit hectic, unsettling at times, but nonetheless, fulfilling. Up until this year, I was happy living this nomadic lifestyle. Beyond the house I grew up in, I didn't ever connect my idea of "home" with a specific place or house, I didn't become attached to places I lived, I was a bit of a squatter. I was never in one spot long enough to feel that physical attachment. It was the friendships I made along the way that drew me in, and continue to draw me back. I am endlessly excited to roam South East Asia with my best friend, to experience a world so different than our own, to fill our bellies with food that is foreign to us, to just enjoy being young. With that said, I am just as excited for all that awaits us when we return. That feeling of being content with the past, present, and future is possibly something I have been seeking this past year. Living each experience, being fully present, and allowing each adventure to be its own.
That was a bit serious. Moving on to less "heavy" material.
I've been keeping a "to-do" list. Instead of becoming shorter, it has grown and it continues to grow. I have multiple sticky notes, stuffed into the pockets of sweaters and jeans. With the trip nearing, I really should get serious, but there always seems to be something I'd rather be doing. Like cook, or bake. And cooking and/or baking is always so productive, so I don't feel too bad about neglecting all those lists. So I pass up mundane activities for cooking and baking, meh, it's no big deal. But what's slightly amusing is the fact that on all of these lists, there is at least two bullet points that read similar to these "find key-lime pie recipe," "make donuts for peeps at work." I think I slip those in to make myself feel better. I may not have dealt with my snow tires, or figured out my taxes, but you can be damn sure I found a key-lime pie recipe. Priorities people.
On to donut making. I made donuts this week, banana donuts. I'm a big fan of baked donuts. A lot less work for a treat that is equally delicious. And I had brown bananas that have been sitting in my freezer for weeks now.
Banana Donuts
Recipe coutresey of Tracy over at Shutterbean.com
Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease 2 nonstick, 6-count doughnut pans. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla and the oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Spoon the batter about three-quarters full into the prepared pans. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out dry, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool completely on a rack.
I like to toss a few tablespoons of sugar with a teaspoon of cinnamon and then dunk them in it, fully coating them.
Thank you for reading. oxo.
That was a bit serious. Moving on to less "heavy" material.
I've been keeping a "to-do" list. Instead of becoming shorter, it has grown and it continues to grow. I have multiple sticky notes, stuffed into the pockets of sweaters and jeans. With the trip nearing, I really should get serious, but there always seems to be something I'd rather be doing. Like cook, or bake. And cooking and/or baking is always so productive, so I don't feel too bad about neglecting all those lists. So I pass up mundane activities for cooking and baking, meh, it's no big deal. But what's slightly amusing is the fact that on all of these lists, there is at least two bullet points that read similar to these "find key-lime pie recipe," "make donuts for peeps at work." I think I slip those in to make myself feel better. I may not have dealt with my snow tires, or figured out my taxes, but you can be damn sure I found a key-lime pie recipe. Priorities people.
On to donut making. I made donuts this week, banana donuts. I'm a big fan of baked donuts. A lot less work for a treat that is equally delicious. And I had brown bananas that have been sitting in my freezer for weeks now.
Banana Donuts
Recipe coutresey of Tracy over at Shutterbean.com
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (3 bananas)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease 2 nonstick, 6-count doughnut pans. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. In a small bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla and the oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Spoon the batter about three-quarters full into the prepared pans. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out dry, 12 to 15 minutes; let cool completely on a rack.
I like to toss a few tablespoons of sugar with a teaspoon of cinnamon and then dunk them in it, fully coating them.
Thank you for reading. oxo.
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