Pumpkin Walnut Muffins

I love almost all things pumpkin. In light of the season, here is a recipe for some amazing pumpkin muffins I whipped up today (thank-you to the Penner family - this is a slightly tweaked version of what I got from you):

4 eggs

1 1/4 c packed brown sugar

1 1/4 c oil or marg

2 c whole wheat flour

1 c oatmeal

1 (or more) tbsp cinnamon

1 tsp baking soda

2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 can (514 ml?) pumpkin

1 c walnuts

1 c raisins or chocolate chips

I made smaller cupcake sized muffins, so I baked them for 20 minutes at 375 deg F. They are done when a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

Going Coastal

It's already over a month into the first semester of University, and it feels like my two weeks in Vancouver at the end of August was a faint part of my past. I was there, however, and managed to conquer my fear of heights, debut as an assistant wedding photographer, break into an alpaca farm, and escape death by the Ogopogo. Oh yeah, and haul a couch onto the side of a mountain, just the uge. Definitely a good dose of adventure. I also saw a couple of my very dear friends in Vancouver, and had a chance to hang out with family in Kelowna. I miss you, west coast.

The Chief from our dashboard. This picture does not do this glorious mountain justice.

I had to lie to myself about how high I was to actually reach the top. I didn't look down once.

Don't be fooled, these are dangerous animals.