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A long time ago in a different life (or at least i A long time ago in a different life (or at least it feels that way) I was riding in a car at night with @whereissionnie to meet up with @ruthielindsey and @1924us for bonfires and general cabin shenanigans outside of Nashville. 

I remember the drive so well. It’s a conversation that always stuck with me. We talked about trauma and crisis. And I don’t know much, but I shared the only thing I know, a thing that has served me well through the natural undulations life is bound to bring.

And that is simply sometimes you have to cling to the mast. You aren’t doing anything but surviving but that’s the most important work of all. Because the storm WILL pass. And you‘ll be left standing.

And when it does you can mend the sails. Untangle the ropes. And get on with the business of sailing.

I’ve learned to give myself permission to do nothing but make it through. To sleep a little too late. To dance in front of the mirror and feel myself even when I look ridiculous. To load and unload the dishwasher and allow that to be a great victory. To dress like a cartoon character in nothing but white t-shirts and denim shorts.  To eat mac & cheese from a box and frozen chicken nuggets sometimes. To not respond to text messages. To flail and get back up over and over. To ask for help. A lot.

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Blueberry & Cream Cheese Rye Muffins + Hackwith Design House x Fringe & Fettle

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07.03.2014

blueberry & cream cheese rye muffins + fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

These days I gravitate more and more towards simplicity. A rustic simplicity that’s clean but not cold, warm but not busy. Every month I get rid of more of my possessions asking the question “is this both functional and beautiful?” Sometimes an object is just one of those two things, and sometimes that’s enough. But the truly special artifacts of everyday life are the ones that satisfy both requirements. And these ceramic nesting spoons by Fringe & Fettle in collaboration with HDH are that kind of special. Since receiving them I’ve used them for everything from serving olives and jams on a cheese plate to scooping ingredients to spoon rests while I cook. Like the pieces of HDH clothing I own, they’ve already become part of the fabric of my daily life. So, in celebration of Hackwith’s Maker’s Alongside collaboration with Fringe & Fettle, I whipped up some blueberry & cream cheese rye muffins before hitting the road earlier this week for New Orleans. Gas station food is hateful, and I wanted to have something delicious on hand for us to nibble on during the long drive down to New Orleans, where I am currently. You can find the ceramic nesting spoons here and the recipe for the muffins below. That’s all for now…back to soaking in my fair old home, many photos of which I’ll share with you soon, no doubt!

fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

blueberry & cream cheese rye muffins + fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

 

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blueberry & cream cheese rye muffins

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Yield: 12 muffins

Ingredients

  • 125 g (1 cup) all purpose flour
  • 125 g (1 cup) rye flour
  • 150g (3/4 cup) sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3 finger pinch kosher salt
  • 5 oz cream cheese, room temp
  • 2 eggs
  • 180 g buttermilk (3/4 cup)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 65 g (1/3 cup) olive oil
  • juice of half a lemon
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 cup blue berries
  • brown sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Heat your oven to 400°F. Well grease your muffin tin. Combine all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside. In a stand mixer mix the cream cheese and eggs on medium until fluffy. Add in the buttermilk, vanilla, oil, lemon juice, and honey and mix or stir to combine. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the blueberries. Fill the cups of the muffin tin almost to the top, sprinkle with brown sugar, and bake for 20-30 minutes until the tops are golden brown and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool fully before removing from muffin tin.
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fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

blueberry & cream cheese rye muffins + fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

blueberry & cream cheese rye muffins

fringe & fettle ceramics x hackwith design house nesting spoons

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26 thoughts on “Blueberry & Cream Cheese Rye Muffins + Hackwith Design House x Fringe & Fettle”

  1. Joanna Buyert says:
    July 3, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    Oh my goodness this is sooo beautiful! I’m Joanna from Fringe and Fettle Ceramics, Lisa sent you those nesting spoons of mine. I love love love your pictures! Thank you so much for posting this! I’d love to send you more pieces in the future if you’d be interested! Let me know, and thanks again! Happy 4th!

    Reply
    1. beth says:
      July 4, 2014 at 12:22 am

      It was such an honor to photography (and to have!) your beautiful ceramics…I’d love to see what else you come up with in the future!

      Reply
  2. Medha says:
    July 3, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    Lovely pictures and I love your cookware and cutlery!

    Reply
  3. Hannah says:
    July 3, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Beautiful, blueberries are my absolute favorite! Can’t wait to whip up batch of these. This is my first post, but I’m a huge admirer of your blog and your photography. Keep the recipes coming!

    Reply
  4. Irene @ {a swoonful of sugar} says:
    July 3, 2014 at 9:20 pm

    Those muffins sound divine!! And you’ve undoubtedly got beautifully functional props that you style perfectly- especially loving your muffin pans !

    Reply
  5. Corina Nika says:
    July 4, 2014 at 2:14 am

    there’s something about blueberries – they’re perfect however you make them!

    Reply
  6. Patricia Scarpin says:
    July 4, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I tried using rye flour in baked goods for the first time very recently and adored it – I cannot wait to do it again. These muffins look so good!

    Reply
  7. Vickie says:
    July 4, 2014 at 9:02 am

    yum, these sound amazing

    Reply
  8. Lucia says:
    July 4, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Lately I have felt dragged down by the possessions colonizing my closet. You have given me the inspiration to roust them out! Your metric of function + beauty is perfect.

    Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche says:
    July 4, 2014 at 10:23 pm

    these are so beautiful and your photography makes them look so much more tempting. thanks for the inspiring post and great recipe beth. will definitely have to try it out!

    Reply
  10. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says:
    July 5, 2014 at 10:43 pm

    I love the nesting spoon holder. So rustic and beautiful! Thanks for sharing, Beth 🙂

    Reply
  11. Christine [from-The Lion's Den] says:
    July 7, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Now I’m very upset I used the last of my buttermilk – I would’ve otherwise had all the ingredients for these lovely looking muffins!

    Reply
  12. Mattie says:
    July 9, 2014 at 9:46 am

    These look amazing! Do you think I could substitute ricotta for cream cheese? I have some that I’m looking to use up.

    Reply
    1. beth says:
      July 9, 2014 at 2:32 pm

      I think the finial product would be quite different, but you could certainly try!

      Reply
  13. Kate @ ¡Hola! Jalapeño says:
    July 15, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Form and function indeed–what great spoons! And those muffins, swoon.

    Reply
  14. ashley bliss says:
    July 22, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    hello, sweet maker. just found you, already in aesthetic love. i am coveting those wooden spoons with the long handles and the widewide heads! wherever did you find them?

    Reply
    1. beth says:
      July 25, 2014 at 4:25 pm

      They are from board and bread boardandbread.com

      Reply
  15. Alice says:
    July 28, 2014 at 10:34 am

    What do you think could be a decent substitute for rye flour? Don’t know if I’ll have the time to hunt it down any time soon but I’ll be picking blueberries in Austria soon and these look so GOOD…whole wheat? spelt? that’s what Google said…Or you reckon the waiting will be worth it? 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    1. beth says:
      July 28, 2014 at 11:32 pm

      I think whole wheat would work just great in this recipe. I’ve never tried it with spelt, so I can’t say. Orrr…you could try the blueberry cake I just posted! : ) You could also sub spelt or whole wheat in that, I’d just google adjustments when subbing either of those for AP flour. http://localmilk.wpengine.com/2014/07/blueberry-buttermilk-rosemary-brown-butter-cake-velo-coffee-giveaway.html

      Reply
  16. Kathryn says:
    September 7, 2014 at 2:12 am

    Very nice recipe! Beautiful with lemon or passionfruit curd right out of the oven. They were a hit a brunch

    Reply
  17. Grace says:
    September 17, 2014 at 12:33 am

    Where did you find your gorgeous muffin tin?? I love your blog Beth and have enjoyed a summer full of local milk delights thanks to you! I just made these muffins and my 4 year old is going to be ecstatic when he wakes up to them in the morning. Thank you!!

    Reply
    1. beth says:
      September 17, 2014 at 6:59 am

      I found mine on Etsy! It’s a great resource for vintage cookware!

      Reply
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  21. dámské brýle says:
    January 2, 2016 at 2:06 pm

    now i am really hungry:)

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