Cranberry Orange Granola

 

I realize I post a lot of granola recipes.  Hopefully, you love it just as much as I do.  I mean, how can you not?  The possibilities are endless when it comes to variety and flavor combinations! 

 

In case you haven't noticed, the blog got a little face lift.  It was long overdue.  I also updated the "about me" section and I have my wonderful AND creative sister, Sarah, to thank for that!  I said thank you with a bag full of granola -- bursting with citrus flavor, lightly sweetened with honey and packed full of good-for-you ingredients like coconut oil, flax seeds and plenty of nuts and seeds.   

 

I had to save some for myself, especially after I saw ohJoy! snacking on homemade granola with honey and riccotta -- a delightful little afternoon treat!   

Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes

 

So I said I wasn't making Molly a cake for her birthday.  Well I just couldn't help myself....

 

Everyone is entitled to unlimited cakes, cupcakes and treats on their birthday so she got just that....

 

#1:  Mike made her a delicious Funfetti Cake that we all enjoyed after her birthday dinner.

#2:  Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes inspired by our favorite cake at Cru Cafe in Charleston, SC!

#3: Last but definitely not least, a fresh strawberry cake from Columbus's Golden Delight Bakery from my Aunt and Uncle.  Also, a family favorite!

 

That's THREE cakes.  I'd say she had a good birthday.

Anyways, about these cupcakes.... as mentioned above, they were inspired by the famous cake served at our favorite lunch spot in Charleston, SC.  They make limited cakes each week and once they run out, you are out of luck.  So when you go (and you must), make sure to order the Orange Sherbet Cake as soon as you sit down!  So until I can get my Cru Cafe fix, and it looks like that might be a while, I'll be relying on this recipe!