Dangerous vanilla muffins

Oh yes. They surely are dangerous. I start to lose my will when I eat them. I invited my boyfriend to come over when I baked them and from 20 muffins only 6 were left in about few hours. Terribles (lol, don't even ask my vocabulary)!!

So today I want to share recipe with you because I don't want to feel bad eating them like crazy, I want YOU to eat them as much as I do. (⊙ヮ⊙) (wtf) *doesn't want to get fat alone*

Yes, I edited this... /facepalm

So here's the recipe.

You will need:

♣ 120 g room temperature butter

♣ 180 g sugar

♣ 185 g flour

♣ 1 ts baking powder (not soda)

♣ 2 eggs

♣ 125 ml milk

♣ few drops of vanilla essence or 1 ts of vanilla sugar

Grind butter with sugar well. It must be fluffy. 

Mix eggs with mass one by one. 

Pour milk, flour and baking powder.

Add vanilla essence or vanilla sugar.

Done! Now get your muffin pans ready!!!

I bought these beauties before Christmas yet I'm trying them for the first time now. They are so fun, colourful and cute!! (゜▼゜＊）

My silicon pans have these cute muffin riffles and they don't stick so I decided not to add any muffin paper... And it was a good decision! No needed.

SO. I greased my muffin pans a bit and poured dough to fill 1/2 of it. You can pour to 2/3 but I wanted them to be tiny so.. Hehehe.

Get you oven ready by heating it to 180°C.

My experience: while I was waiting till oven is ready I couldn't understand what's wrong with it. I waited for so long and it still haven't reached desired temperature! So apparently I forgot to take of pan that was laying on the bottom of oven. When I was hurrying (don't know why the hurry though) I burnt my finger. Yay... I was so mad at that pan that I threw it in the hallway...

BAD UGLY PAN.

Anyways, when your oven is ready put your baby muffins into it!

And bake till they get nice golden colour. ♥

IT'S DONE  (●♡∀♡)

They're soooo tasty and beautiful!! ヽ(；▽；)ノ

My experience: I would like them to be more puffier so I'll try putting 1,5 ts of baking powder next time. And perhaps bake them a little less because their top was a bit too crunchy compared to their cute and soft inside nom nom. ┐(￣ー￣)┌

It's so easy right?? That's why I need my friend +Kevin Seedorf (check out his Twitter!) to make these too. They're amazing. Kevin, I promise you will look as happy as those people on TV making food. ≖‿≖

Recipe source: “Dania słodkie”, Wega delbana Polska

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Rinatsu's February Photo A Day Challenge

Hello all!!!

After having awesome time doing December photo a day challenge I saw that FatMumSlim decided to do challenges each month. It's so awesome! Yet I somehow lost inspiration so I decided to take a little brake and I'm back with February's challenge!
All info about the challenge here.

You can always check my Facebook page's album of my February Photo A Day challenge. Do comment and like please! I love to see your take on this challenge too so feel free to post links to it under this blog post, on my Facebook page or mention me on Twitter! Good luck.

1. Fork: Everyone has a fork lying around at home, or work, right? Get creative and see how you can shoot it with a little style.
Sister came this evening. And yeah I didn't let her anyone start eating before I take a good photo of our nice looking forks hahaha. Typical me.
Nomnomnom time.

2. Pattern: Look around and see where you can find pattern in your day. Is it in something you’re wearing? In a rug you come across in your travels? On some wallpaper, a book or something else?
Working in a clothes shop is quite annoying sometimes. Seeing so many beautiful patterns and styles. Ugh... I noticed that I'm getting more into stripes and especially polka dots recently. They. Are. So. Cute!! Can't help but want all these. ;u; ♥

3. Something beginning with ‘E’: Take a photo of something beginning with the letter E.

You can't believe how stupid I was. My brains totally refuse to work today. I'm going crazy during my 8th day of work with no days off... Not to mention not doing a thing at work... Okay I'm kidding, I did a lot but I'm just not capable of handling so much work by myself for so long...
So the problem is...I was eating jelly beans and thought about today's topic. And I though: Emerald! And took photo of amber jelly beans thinking that they're emerald... /le facepalm

4. Hope: Oh, a hard one. How would you photograph hope? Is it something you wish for? Someone who gives you hope? A quote that brings hope to your life?

What sums up hope at the moment... Really, a hard one. So I decided to shoot calendar. Why? Because I hope that time heals wounds that past made, that everything will be fine soon. I'm waiting for uni to start for me in September. New year, new course mates, new lectures. Can't wait. So yeah. Time. That what hope is for me at the moment.
Everything will be okay. Peace.

5. Something you smelled: What’s something you came across today that smelled {or smelt depending on where you live}. Take a photo of it.

Mildew. Yup, you read right. I opened the fridge to see something tasty to eat and yet I see a piece of curd covered in tiny mushrooms. Aren't they cute??? I just found this close up on the internet hahaha.  I was actually planning on baking some muffins 'cause I bought 24 pieces of silicon baking moulds for muffins and still haven't tried them. So that would have been a really awesome pic of what I smelled today. Mmm~ But my dearest came today so mildew was the only scent that was left for me to feel before we watched the first few series of the first season of Spartacus hahaha. Okay my post today got too random. I'm really weird today. Excuse me for this. So... Enjoy my mildew.

6. Soft: Take a photo of something deliciously soft.
Couldn't think of anything better than this cutie pink bunny at work sitting on our work desk. Hahaha. ♥

7. Your name: This is a fun way to get to know each other. Perhaps you could take a photo of a name badge you use for work {or even an old one}, your name on an award you received, or perhaps you can scribble down your name on paper and show us that way?
I lost my name badge that I use for work... (⇀‸↼‶) So I just wrote my name with black permanent marker on a piece of paper and put it on my lovely laptop together with my newest creation - onion. Lol!

8. Something orange: Find something orange or a few things and take a photo.
I should thank my boyfriend for today's photo idea. At the end of the day I totally forgot to take today's photo. When I asked him what should I shoot he told me to shoot my crocheted amigurumi tangerine but unfortunately I don't have any with me atm. ;_; All was sent abroad or given to friends and relatives haha (one was given to him too, now chilling on his desk in his room lol). Then he pointed to my scarf which was lying near him on my bed. What's the point of shooting only a messy scarf?? So I got a bit creative. Pluto needs to stay warm too! ♥

9. Guilty pleasure: What’s something you enjoy but kinda feel guilty about doing so. Chocolate, expensive magazines, fancy shoes… do tell!
Everything that is tasty, sweet and bring calories, those little bad monsters living in your closet... *sighs* Yet I couldn't resist making these delicious vanilla muffins. (ღ˘⌣˘ღ) Plus I bought these little cute colourful muffin pans before Christmas and still haven't tried them. Must correct this error!! These muffins are absolutely simple and amazingly heart-warming. ♥ I took so many photos and gained so much different experience that I wrote a blog post with the recipe for it lol. Eeeeeeenjoy!!! (o⌒．⌒o) Now enjoy these precious bubbles baking. ♥

To be continued...

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Silk

Not an ordinary silk. It's a new interactive generative art website.

Okay it might look simple and useless but all that magical music in the background, silky and precise lines make this website gracefully attractive. ♥

Here are some of the arts made there:

Click here for my favourite butterfly... ♥

Create YOUR OWN art at Silk HERE.
Thanks Lola for showing this beautifulness. ♥

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Rinatsu's December Photo A Day Challenge

Hello Winter!~

DPAD - December Photo A Day
I decided to do a little challenge - taking a photo every day in some kind of exact topic/style/type. Here is a full explanation and here's a photo with a list:

You can also check out my DPAD on my Facebook page's album. Don't forget to like and share!
Show me YOUR try on this challenge!


Apparently I missed the 1st one so I started with 2nd and keeping it up!

2. Peace: What does peace look like for you? Or take a photo of a peace sign.
I thought that this is a double peace. I was showing a peace sign and going to bed. Sleeping people are always peaceful hahaha.

3. Something you held: a child, your phone, a gift, a shopping bag – anything!
I was kinda confused what kind of photo I should take this day. But I just let the day flow by without thinking after all. In an afternoon I got a tough decision to make: I was choosing a tapestry for my bed and voilà! Perfect shot to sum up my day. Held A LOT of tapestry examples haha. I just LOVE the one with cute rabbits. (人●´ω｀●)

4. Black + white: Use a black + white filter on a photo of your choice, or take a photo of something black and white.

I almost forgot to take a photo omg so sorry. >< But my boy was glad to help and gave me an idea to take a photo of his watch. Few minutes were left till the end of the 12.04.
His idea was awesome. Clocks look great in b/w.

5. Looking up: Get down on the ground and take a photo from down low, looking up.
Came back from work that day and was totally undecided what photo I should take. So guess what? I looked around my room and got down on the ground under my green flowers. Looks quite creepy yet interesting. What do you think?

6. From where you live/your country: Take a photo of something from your country – a flag, something unique, a traditional dish, or something a little bit more common.
I looked around. Everything seems so common I couldn't even think of an original idea so at the end of the day I just took a photo of my university's IT faculty flag. Isn't that ONE OF THE KIND???!?!?! (HELOOOOOoooooOOOOO (G-Dragon, baby))

7. Stars: Take a photo of the stars at night, or stars you see around the place during the day.
I always struggle when it comes to fulfilling an idea. Result comes spontaneous and unexpected. When I saw today's topic I thought 'omg how can I take a photo of stars with my shitty digital camera?!?!'. Fortunately I went to see city's Christmas tree. It was SO BEAUTIFUL. And omg! I saw a star on top of it! That's my change, my topic, my photo. It was totally unexpected but it turned out to be an amazing shot. I love it (no, I'm not narcissistic, I just know what I deserve haha).

8. Someone you love: At this time of year we’re often catching up with loved ones. Take a photo of someone you love. If you’re not seeing a loved one today – take a photo of a photo – or get creative.
Actually I saw my loved one today but neither him nor I weren't in the mood for photoshoot so after he left I snapped probably my favourite photo of him in my phone. ^^

9. Out + about: Whatever you do today, take a photo while you’re doing it.

No problem! Today's topic was an easy one 'cause it happened that I had a really interesting think to do today! Making traditional Lithuanian food: cepelinai!!! Or Zeppelins. Yummy grated potatoes with nommy meat inside. ♥
I love making them with mom. I wouldn't be Rinatsu if I won't enjoy making funny stuff with food. Hahaha. And no, that saying 'don't play with food' doesn't matter at all 'cause I always eat that food I was playing with before hahaha.

10. Under: Take a photo of something {anything!} under something.
Came back from work, looked around and saw beautiful photo to be. Here's how it appeared.

11. Sweet: Take a photo of something sweet {food or not!}
Gosh, I always have something sweet around me but today I didn't have something that would inspire me. Something really cute and beautifully sweet. Yet I was in a hurry to meet my friends and boom...I accidentally pushed a box full of cosmetic tips. I don't usually throw q-tips but when I do they are all over the place. Especially when I'm in a hurry. That really made me think: 'sweet...'

12. Hat: Take a photo of a hat. If it’s cold – perhaps a beanie. If it’s hot, perhaps a sun hat.
Easy task. I am just making hat for my sister. I'm almost finished!! Only pom pom and braids left to attach. I will post a tutorial very soon. :3

13. Lights: Take a photo of some lights at night.

My camera sucks when I have to take photo in the darkness. So I cheated a bit... But in fact no, I haven't. I'll explain now.
I have been volunteering today (and tomorrow too). Selling candles which were not simple candles, money collected will go to charity which is called 'Caritas'. :3
It was dark outside already when I took this photo so you can call it a night. And these candles have such beautiful lights. ^^ They are not lighted up now but it has some light even now. They were made by people who some made bad things in life but trying to start everything over again. It makes my heart warm that some people gave even more than it costs and took only 1 candle. ;u;

16. Something you made: Perhaps it’s just some toast, or something more extravagant. Shoot it.

Oh yes, I skipped two days because I lost inspiration recently, I keep getting distracted by shitty work and I've been having really hard time getting myself together to stay strong...
It was my last night at this work. Kept knitting to keep myself calm and concentrated at something. It was really hard because I'm getting ill and I went to work with fever. I woke up with very high fever after I got home and took a nap. F*ck you work, you really couldn't take any more health from me.
Anyways, I'm trying to sell my handmade stuff like..fruits I crocheted and hats I knit. But not many seems interested in handmade work. No wonder. Who will pay for good quality but big price when you can get something really cheap but shitty machine quality...

18. Makes you feel merry: What’s making you happy today? Shoot it.

Yes, I skipped again... 'Cause I was laying in my bed all the time and slept for almost 24 hours...
I'm ill, I have fever, I just quit my job and it made me sick. I woke up with 38C yesterday. So guess what makes me feel merry today? Hot herb tea and medicine...

19. Something beginning with ‘s’: Find something beginning with S and shoot it.
My first day at new work. My boyfriend took me home from work. We sat together with my mom, drinking tea and chilling in the evening and then I go 'OMG I didn't take any photo for today!! Give me something that begins with 's'!' I didn't need that, I noticed vase full of Sweets near me and took my own crocheted Strawberry from my bag (I always carry it with me). Double S!

20. Weather: In some parts of the world it will be snowing, in others it will be REALLY hot. Share a photo that represents the weather where you are.
I went shopping today, bought stuff to make home-made face cleanser, body lotion and some other Christmas stuff. But baaaaaaaah.... I forgot to take camera with me. And I saw really awesome view in market's parking lot. One car was literally buried in snow hahahaha. It was sad I couldn't capture this amazing car that won't take long to dig out at all haha but I thought that I will take my camera and go out a bit. I already had a pattern in my head but once I stepped into warm corridor of mine I couldn't think about going out anymore. ;___; So yeah, here's a photo of me freezing and trying to warm up. I won't go outside today, don't even think about it!!!

21. Tree: Take a photo of a tree {yes, we did this last month – but try and be creative!}
All trees look so gloomy now so here you go a tree alley called Liberty Avenue.

22. Decoration: It could be Christmas related, or a decoration in your home.
I was going home from work. But right when I stepped out of it I stopped. Today's topic is decoration. And guess what's there in my left? PERFECT SHOT FOR THE CHALLENGE. I thought that Christmas decoration might be too mainstream hahaha.

23. Joy is______: What makes your filled with joy? Take a photo.
Had a lot of options for this topic. Photography, new technologies, digital art, crafts... I chose crafts and there's no doubt that my fav of all crafts is crocheting. So I did a little composition from yarn I bought few days ago when I had a shopping day and didn't take camera for photo of that day (check my Weather day above). Look forward because this yarn is planned to be something for my new creation. ☆＾▽＾☆

24. Tradition/something you always do: What’s something you always do? A family tradition?
I'll be one of those mainstream people who will take photo of Christmas Eve dinner table. Yup, because I'm so out of ideas and so unoriginal. And yet that's probably the best way to show our tradition that happens every year since I was born and even before haha.

25. Lunchtime: If you celebrate Christmas – take a photo of what you’re doing at lunchtime {traveling, partying, opening gifts, laughing, drinking}. If you don’t celebrate Christmas – share what you did at lunchtime.
Obviously, I was eating. And I was eating MY FAVOURITE DISH I EAT DURING CHRISTMAS TIME... ♥♥♥ Fish fingers with onion/ketchup dressing. ;u; Less important thing in the plate - bean and red beet salads. But even though it's not important, lets appreciate its famous appearance in this marvellous photo.

26. Mess: Take a photo of a mess. Or a lack of one if you’re that way inclined.
Best way to represent mess after the Christmas - bunch of used gift paper on my piano and no presents left hahaha.

29. Hot: Take a photo of something hot.
Mom and I sat with cups of hot tea in front of light up candle which was a Christmas present for my mom from me. It's reaaaally beautiful. ^.^ So I just took a photo of this beautiful candle. Enjoy.

31. Self-portrait: Take your last selfie for the year. If you’re partying, take a photo with friends. If you’re having a quiet night in, take a photo of what you’re doing. Self-portraits don’t have to be obvious. I like very abstract ones – feet are an easy way to take a photo of yourself.
Guess what? I was working till 7pm during the last day of the year. So I took a photo of me standing near my new friend at work... *coughs* She's so HUGE. I feel little which doesn't happen really often as I'm 175cm tall hahaha. Today was fun at work. Few customers who didn't buy anything with ugly personalities at the end of the day but it was all good. And I think that this photo totally summarizes how I feel now. ^^

That's it. I hope you enjoyed the month of my every day life. Comment, and share your own works below this post or my FB page or My Twitter! All links below. Good luck.

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