Poppy Seed Orange Muffin

It is not my intention to transform this blog into an internet cook-book because I'm well aware of my limitations where cooking is concerned. I admit that I don't like cooking because my efforts, more often than not, give far less than spectacular results. Not that I always expect spectacular results, it's just that too many mishaps can sometime affect one's motivation.

Once in a while though, I do feel like giving my loved ones special treats. And because of my aforementioned limitations, those special treats usually require simple, idiot-proof methods that even a 12-year old could follow.

So yesterday was poppy seed orange muffin day in Yasmin's Mummy's household. My ever willing kitchen helper aka DD was very excited when I told her we were going to bake muffins. So she started arranging the muffin cups while I busied myself with the flour mix. It was a semi-instant pre-mix, which I had to add eggs, water and oil. DD helped to pour the mix in the muffin cups and there it went into the oven. 13 minutes and 200C later, the muffins came out soft and piping hot.

I took half of the muffins to uni to share with my classmates. Did I mention that our classes are from 6.30 to 10.00 pm? Usually my stomach starts grumbling half-way through the class. It is too early to eat before hand, but by the time I get home, I usually am too tired and sleepy to have proper meals. Food sold at the uni's cafe are not popular and in any case, the break is too short to accomodate maghrib prayers and dinner.

Anyway, I'm glad I found the muffin pre-mix. This adds to the list of simple items that Yasmin's Mummy and her trusted kitchen helper enjoy preparing (and eating).