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Alton Brown’s Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Though some of my ‘real life’ friends don’t understand how I find baking and cooking so relaxing (one friend became quite upset when I suggested we cook dinner together “for fun”), the truth is that nothing quiets my mind as much as puttering around the kitchen. So, with a crazy-busy week ahead of me, this afternoon I decided to make three things that are bound to add a bit of ease to my schedule: Alton Brown’s blueberry muffins, peach cream popsicles, and coconut popsicles. I figure, if I have to get up at 4:30am on Monday & Tuesday I need a major muffin to go with my coffee as I stumble onto the train. And naturally, when I get home in the evening a refreshing homemade popsicle is the perfect end to a long summer day spent working in the city. Am I right, or am I right?

The recipe for Alton Brown’s blueberry muffins can be found here. I follow the recipe pretty much to the T, with the minor exceptions of substituting olive oil for vegetable oil, reducing the 1 tablespoon of flour mix added to the berries to 1/2 tablespoon, and baking the muffins in jumbo tins (which requires a 5-10 min increase in baking time). Like AB’s French toast, these muffins added an extra dash of harmony to my marriage. My husband is a self-described “blueberry muffin connoisseur” and was unhappy with every single muffin recipe I tried for almost two years - until I made this one. No kidding. I must have experimented with at least 20 different recipes, hoping each time that this would be the day - at last! - when the muffins satisfied his discerning tastes. But they were always “too healthy tasting,” or the texture was “off,” or they were just “eh.” Then AB swooped in and gave me a sure-fire recipe that pleases every time. Just what a gal needs when a busy week’s ahead, or, when she needs to butter up the hubby before proposing spending a day at the spa. :)

As for the popsicles, well those are just a treat aren’t they? I remember when I was a kid my mother and I would make popsicles on hot days like this one. They weren’t as fancy as the ones I made this afternoon, but boy were they good! There was nothing like the anticipation of waiting for them to freeze, then running out to the porch where we would enjoy the pops in the hot summer sun. When my brother came along we included him in this ritual, and when juice streamed down our chins my mom would turn the hose on and chase us around the yard with the cool water, all of us laughing. Ah, those were the days.

PopsYou may have noticed that there is no recipe included in this post (aside from the link to AB’s muffin recipe). There is a reason for this, and that is: a game! Both of the popsicles I made this afternoon came from a delightful new book entitled “Pops! Icy Treats for Everyone” by Krystina Castella. I have two copies of this book to give away - one provided by the generous folks over at Quirk Books, and the other provided by myself, because this book is simply too fabulous to give away only one copy. If you’d like a chance to win one, simply comment on this post and answer the following question:

  • “Which popsicle recipe would you like me to share, the one for peach cream popsicles or the one for coconut popsicles?”

The winner’s name will be randomly selected & posted by Saturday, July 26th (maybe earlier) along with the recipe that received the most votes and a review of the book. Only comments that answer the question will be entered in the game.

Until then, have a great week!

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171 Comments.

  • 1.
    July 20th, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    Der…coconut! I love me some coconut pops! It’s like having a virgin piña colada on a stick!

    nancy’s last blog post -> King the Protector

  • 2.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    must have coconut! have to have coconut! if you don’t post coconut recipe i’ll will cry.

    evil chef mom’s last blog post -> Cinnaminny Goodness

  • 3.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Coconut - definately - do you guys have Bounty bars in the States ??? - hmmmmmm - such a lovely flavour for a tropical summer day……whiter than white!
    Really - you get up at 4.30am?? I think you need TWO muffins…..golly - you’d need lunch by 11am!
    xx

  • 4.
    Karen Dyck
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:32 pm

    Definitely peach cream pops, when peaches are in season. There is nothing better than a ripe fresh peach. I’m new to your blog and enjoying it.

  • 5.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    I too find baking to be incredibly relaxing, calming, and fun :0)

    Those muffins look MARVELOUS!!

    VeggieGirl’s last blog post -> Red, White, and… Yellow?

  • 6.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:33 pm

    P.S. - I adore coconut, so I vote for that popsicle recipe! :0)

    VeggieGirl’s last blog post -> Red, White, and… Yellow?

  • 7.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:34 pm

    Nothing says summer more than peaches . . . so I would love to have you share the peach recipe. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway :)
    TheAngelForever’s last blog post -> We are not tired Mom

  • 8.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    amazing muffins! baking is definitely therapeutic.

    and coconut, 100%!

    mi’s last blog post -> bumpy ride

  • 9.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    Coconut!

  • 10.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    peach cream ,hands down

    chyk’s last blog post -> Things I cannot live without: My Vita Mix.

  • 11.
    July 20th, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Oh, the coconut one, please. Nothing is more summery than coconut!

    sprite’s last blog post -> plans for the weekend

  • 12.
    July 20th, 2008 at 6:01 pm

    Peach cream, that one would go over better with my wacky family.

    anna’s last blog post -> Flickr Mosiac

  • 13.
    July 20th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    Peach cream!!!!!!!

    The muffins looks outstanding, I had a feeling AB would come through. He seems so darn knowledgeable about everything food related, how could he be wrong? Unless it’s not him coming up with the recipes but the food network staff….I’m never really sure who comes up with all the ideas for the shows.

    Nick’s last blog post -> Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread

  • 14.
    July 20th, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Definitely the peach cream- I haven’t made popsicles since I was a kid, but I think it may be just about time to start again…

    Emily’s last blog post -> Spicy tofu and zucchini with lemongrass, lime, and basil

  • 15.
    July 20th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Blueberry muffins are my fav of all muffins I think. Although, I could eat just about any muffin. lol!

    I vote for the peach cream pops. I adore coconut but peach cream just spells summer for me.

    pam’s last blog post -> Shoe Sunday

  • 16.
    July 20th, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Although both recipes sound great, my vote is for peach cream. Yum!

    Katy’s last blog post -> Seattle Bound!

  • 17.
    July 20th, 2008 at 8:08 pm

    i vote for coconut!

    lara’s last blog post -> blueberry picking and blueberry scones

  • 18.
    July 20th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    The coconut sounds good to me.

    I know what you mean when you say cooking is relaxing. It is for me too. I just zone in on what I am doing and no other worry exists anymore. It ’s great.

    Beautiful photo of the muffins!

    P.S. Thanks for visiting

    Annie’s last blog post -> "Mock" Berry Tiramisu

  • 19.
    RuthL
    July 20th, 2008 at 8:14 pm

    What a delight!
    I love the photo of your blueberry muffins. I agree that is exactly what one needs in the early morning to start the day :)

    That must have been alot of fun when you were a kid, eating popsicles and then getting squirted on a very hot day.

    By the way, I am partial to coconut popsicles.

  • 20.
    Jan
    July 20th, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    Hi Ari,

    Definitely the coconut recipe…..sounds so delish - especially with the heat we’ve been having.

    I too, find baking and cooking to be incredibly relaxing. Six years ago, I was your basic home cook, and my love for it has grown so strong that I now work in catering and am getting ready to launch a baking school for kids….

    Keep up the great posts!
    Jan

  • 21.
    Merav
    July 20th, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    I would love if you shared the coconut popsicle recipe! My mom grew up in South America eating thick sweet coconut popsicles and until this day that’s the only place she can still find them! I would love to be able to make them for her and surprise her! :)

  • 22.
    Diana
    July 20th, 2008 at 9:02 pm

    I vote for coconut!!!! Sounds wonderful!

    Love the way you think ahead - muffins in the morning and popsicles after work. Saves you time, calories and stress!!!
    :)

  • 23.
    July 20th, 2008 at 9:16 pm

    Peach cream!

    Amy’s last blog post -> TWD: Double Crusted Blueberry Pie

  • 24.
    July 20th, 2008 at 9:52 pm

    I love the picture of the popsicle on the cover of the book! Let’s see….which to choose. Both sound good, but if you’re forcing me to pick just one, I’d say to post the recipe for the coconut popsicles. I love the Edy’s whole fruit coconut popsicles, so it would be great to learn how to make them at home. Looking forward to the recipe you post!

    Sarah’s last blog post -> Chicken Waldorf Salad, Peach Streusel Coffee Cake, and a German Pancake

  • 25.
    sue Thompson
    July 20th, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    PEACH CREAM all the way!! YUMMMY, I love all things peach and popsicles to boot! Of course I live in Georgia so the peach ones will be a big hit!!

    Blessings
    Sue
    marklovessue@numail.org

  • 26.
    July 20th, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Peach cream for sure! I love peaches more than any other fruit. Plus my kids like peaches - but not coconut.

    Jeri’s last blog post -> Destination… determination…

  • 27.
    July 21st, 2008 at 1:01 am

    Nice muffins! Yummy!

    That’s a great book! I’d love you to share the Coconut Popsicle recipe!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Rosa’s last blog post -> WEEKEND CAT BLOGGING #163

  • 28.
    July 21st, 2008 at 1:44 am

    What a beautiful image of summer. A true delight!!!!

    nina’s last blog post -> Croque Monsieur…or just a delicious Toastie?

  • 29.
    Lorilei
    July 21st, 2008 at 1:45 am

    The coconut would be like a vacation to the tropics. My Grandma made us pudding pops, her coconut creme was so good! Keep up the blog, I love reading and trying your recipes.

  • 30.
    July 21st, 2008 at 2:47 am

    i would love the peach ones, they just make me think summer…

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  • 31.
    Claire
    July 21st, 2008 at 2:48 am

    Peach please! They sound so delicious!

  • 32.
    Lynette
    July 21st, 2008 at 3:15 am

    Peach cream….mmmmmm!

  • 33.
    July 21st, 2008 at 4:04 am

    those muffins look simply delightful, as does the picture of them.
    as far as the popsicles go? coconut, all the way.
    great week to you!

    celine’s last blog post -> Drunken Muffins

  • 34.
    July 21st, 2008 at 4:24 am

    I vote coconut. I love coconut. :)
    Ashley Nicole.’s last blog post -> Finally. Internet Again.

  • 35.
    Leeyuen
    July 21st, 2008 at 4:48 am

    coconut! absolutely, without question :)

  • 36.
    Bonnie Jean
    July 21st, 2008 at 5:52 am

    We put the Lime in the coconut and we freeze it all up….
    uh Coconut will be fine …please send my new “POPS” book.
    LOL can’t wait to start freezing. The entire idea is cool.

  • 37.
    Elizabeth
    July 21st, 2008 at 6:22 am

    COCONUT!!

  • 38.
    July 21st, 2008 at 6:29 am

    muffins, scones, granola sounds like great on-the-run type foods :)
    kat’s last blog post -> umi no hi

  • 39.
    July 21st, 2008 at 6:55 am

    Peach…. Coconut…. Peach… Coconut…. BOTH!

    brilynn’s last blog post -> Cigarettes Russes, Memories and Amano Chocolate

  • 40.
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:12 am

    Peach Cream!
    And those muffins look delicious!

  • 41.
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:21 am

    Peach cream for sure. The coconut sounds delicious, too. But I bet my wife would prefer the peach.

  • 42.
    jenna
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:33 am

    Peach!! I love icy peach desserts!!

  • 43.
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:38 am

    Ohhhh soooooo have to have the peach recipe!! and thanks for the chance to win a copy of the book…ohhh…that would mean I could get both recipes!! Now talk about a deal!

  • 44.
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:56 am

    I’ve never made popsicles before. I say peach cream…

    paz

    Paz’s last blog post -> New York Monday #132: Orchids for You!

  • 45.
    July 21st, 2008 at 9:07 am

    Coconut!

    There is a house up the block from us that sells homemade icies for 15 and 30 cents, in little plastic cups, mostly to children. I send my kids to buy me the coconut flavor - it appears to have flecks of nutmeg in it. They only speak Spanish and I only speak English, so I have not tried to ask for the recipe.

  • 46.
    babycakes
    July 21st, 2008 at 9:23 am

    coconut. I rcently develop a craving for coconut …

  • 47.
    Julie
    July 21st, 2008 at 9:29 am

    I vote for peach cream, but they both sound delicious.
    The muffins look good enough to eat right off your page!

  • 48.
    kim
    July 21st, 2008 at 9:45 am

    Coconut! Yay for coconut.

  • 49.
    July 21st, 2008 at 9:47 am

    mmm…coconut! That sounds wonderful! (as do the muffins!)

  • 50.
    July 21st, 2008 at 10:22 am

    Peach cream popcicles please!

  • 51.
    July 21st, 2008 at 10:50 am

    I think coconut is the winner for me…delicious!

  • 52.
    regina
    July 21st, 2008 at 10:51 am

    Coconut, without question. I love the coconut ice that I get from the local street vendors in NYC and Jersey City. So refreshing and delicious!

  • 53.
    Alana
    July 21st, 2008 at 11:25 am

    Those blueberry muffins look amazing…I’ll have to give them a try! For me, definitely peach cream for the popsicles. They sound like the perfect light summer treat!

  • 54.
    Lindsay
    July 21st, 2008 at 11:34 am

    they both sound yummy, but i vote for… peach cream popsicles!
    i really enjoy your blog and flickr set!

  • 55.
    Maya
    July 21st, 2008 at 12:01 pm

    Peach cream popsicles, as soon peaches will be invading farmers markets.

  • 56.
    July 21st, 2008 at 12:12 pm

    Peach cream popsicles, please! :)

    BTW, those muffins look AMAZING!!

  • 57.
    Chavi
    July 21st, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Mmmm.. those blueberry muffins look delicious…. I would have to say the peach cream popsicles… Its summer so I say, bring on the peaches!!!!

  • 58.
    Chris
    July 21st, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    Coconut….definitely the coconut ones

  • 59.
    July 21st, 2008 at 1:27 pm

    Decisions,,, You can send my coconut popsicles to…. Yum.

    Lori’s last blog post -> NICE in my KITCHEN

  • 60.
    July 21st, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Coconut please :O)

    Ali’s last blog post -> You know what is really fun?

  • 61.
    Mary Rasner
    July 21st, 2008 at 2:07 pm

    Peach Cream sound to die for!!

  • 62.
    July 21st, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    Thank you so much for commenting on my chocolate chip cookie post! I’m so happy you did because you introduced me to your blog and, since I’m an enormous fan of both baking and books, I can’t wait to read every single one of your posts! I love Alton Brown and completely agree with you that his recipes are generally perfection. On the popsicle contest front, my choice is the coconut, hands down. I’d love to add that book to my collection; you’re so generous to hold this contest!

    Vegyogini’s last blog post -> Happy Herbivore Chocolate Chip Cookies

  • 63.
    July 21st, 2008 at 2:20 pm

    I’d go for the coconut one. One suggestion - do you think you could add a little sweet red bean to it?

    Nate’s last blog post -> Homemade Whole Wheat Tortillas: It’s Easier Than You Think

  • 64.
    chris Wallace
    July 21st, 2008 at 2:21 pm

    Both sound so wonderful to me. It is 100 degrees where I live today. But i think I would lean towards the coconut since that seems to seem tropical and refreshing. But then again so does the peach. Can you do both?

  • 65.
    July 21st, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    that alton brown knows his stuff. what a man.

    COCONUT. coconut > peach. ALWAYS. :)

  • 66.
    Kasie
    July 21st, 2008 at 5:36 pm

    Your pictures always look fantastic! :) What’s your secret? Is there a particular type of camera or image setting you use?

    As for popsicle recipes, I’m definitely requesting coconut. It’s one of my very favorite flavors.

  • 67.
    Brandi
    July 21st, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Coconut sounds delicious! It’s my birthday in a few days and I was just about to buy this book. Hope I win!

  • 68.
    Janet
    July 21st, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    Definitely Peach Cream Popsicles! Not only are peaches the essence of summer for me, but my nickname is Peach!

    I’m thinking back to the first summer I lived back in New York . . . I lived in Hastings-on-Hudson and used to walk up to Dobbs Ferry to shop at the Grand Union grocery store there. That was the first time I’d ever tried Haagen Daz ice cream, and the flavor was (the now defunct) Elberta Peach. Oh my! It was AMAZING! My sweetie and I couldn’t bear the thought of it melting on the long walk back home, so we bravely ate the entire pint :-) . . .

    Perhaps Peach Cream Popsicles can help me relive the magic . . . Yummm!

    Thanks!

  • 69.
    July 21st, 2008 at 6:41 pm

    Peach cream for sure!!!!

    Paula’s last blog post -> BlakeBakes Real Butterscotch Pudding

  • 70.
    Jim
    July 21st, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    Peach please! My wonderful wife is tolerant of my experiments in cooking, but coconut tends to put her off.

  • 71.
    Rachel M.
    July 21st, 2008 at 7:13 pm

    Definitely coconut! Thank you :)

  • 72.
    Terrie
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:21 pm

    It’s gotta be the cocoanut popsicles since I’ve never had that flavor before. But who am I kidding? I want both of the recipes!

  • 73.
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:32 pm

    hmmmm…that’s a toughie. I love coconut so much. but peaches & cream? damn. um um um….

    peaches n cream!

    iron stef’s last blog post -> 3 easy peasy schmeasy spreads

  • 74.
    July 21st, 2008 at 8:35 pm

    My vote is for peach cream!

    Though I’ve found some fantastic juice at the Farmer’s Market lately and have been making orange-pomegranate and apple-peach popsicles that are just delicious!

    Christianne’s last blog post -> herby, mustardy potato goodness

  • 75.
    Natasha
    July 21st, 2008 at 9:31 pm

    oooh, the peach cream one! yum… it’s the only way to go!

  • 76.
    hmmm
    July 21st, 2008 at 10:12 pm

    peach cream!

  • 77.
    Carla
    July 21st, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    The Peach Cream sounds divine especially now that it is peach season! This book looks awesome. I know my kids would love it.

  • 78.
    July 21st, 2008 at 10:26 pm

    My wife loves coconut so by all means the coconut popsicle recipe please!

  • 79.
    July 21st, 2008 at 11:11 pm

    My vote is for peach cream pops…what a perfect summery treat!

    I’m also here to give you my Battle of the Blogs vote on Monday night…every time you participate, I think, “what a beautiful blog!”

    Roxy

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  • 80.
    jacquie
    July 22nd, 2008 at 12:22 am

    peach cream - for sure.

    i always enjoy elton’s recipes and i hadn’t seen this one
    before so thanks for the delicous looking pic and the link.

  • 81.
    July 22nd, 2008 at 12:34 am

    Cause I love coconuts I would be happy, if you’ll share the coconut popsicles recipe with us! ^^

    Best regards, Nadine (Azrael)!

    Azrael / Nadine’s last blog post -> 20.07.2008 Thema: Spatzengefühlt: juh

  • 82.
    July 22nd, 2008 at 2:36 am

    81 comments?! Egads!

    I think the coconut popsicles sound good.

    And glorious muffins!

    Emiline’s last blog post -> Buttermilk Frozen Custard with Bourbon Roasted Peaches and Brown Sugar Walnuts

  • 83.
    sabine
    July 22nd, 2008 at 10:10 am

    peach. peach. peach …PEACH !!!!! :) :)

  • 84.
    Elisa
    July 22nd, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    Peach Cream please! I have a box of peaches and I need some recipes.

  • 85.
    July 22nd, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    Since peaches will be selling at road side stands here, I vote for the peach cream. Yum! I’ve been eyeing this book…

    Deborah’s last blog post -> Banana Crunch Muffins

  • 86.
    July 22nd, 2008 at 3:51 pm

    coconut please!!!!!

    Angie’s last blog post -> Spaghetti Western

  • 87.
    Wynn
    July 22nd, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Peach cream. Yum!

  • 88.
    Lindsey
    July 22nd, 2008 at 5:24 pm

    What a cunumdrum! I would have to say, the peach, but possibly using coconut milk in it instead of cream. Lovely!

  • 89.
    July 22nd, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    Definitely the Peach. I love all things peaches.

    Shirley’s last blog post -> Shoes, Shoes, Shoes

  • 90.
    July 22nd, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    Peach!!! And I can’t wait to take a crack at those muffins, however, since stumbling onto this site, I have bought about 10 cook books and I’m starting to get anxious because I haven’t been able to decide on which recipe from which cookbook I want to try first!!!

  • 91.
    Kerrie Cougle
    July 23rd, 2008 at 12:04 am

    Peach cream, please. It will be peach season, soon.

  • 92.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:13 am

    Argh, so hard to choose–peach cream will get my vote though.

    My friends are like that too. I always suggest a two-person potluck as a get-together gimmick and the response is a horrified one. Why make food on your own when a restaurant can do it for you? Sigh.

    Maureen’s last blog post -> Ahora Mexican Cuisine

  • 93.
    Starre
    July 23rd, 2008 at 10:10 am

    MMM Coconut

  • 94.
    Susan
    July 23rd, 2008 at 10:49 am

    OOH! Either one sounds divine but coconut has the slight edge for me.

  • 95.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 11:11 am

    Ooh, how to choose, how to choose… Ok. Coconut it is!

    Autumn’s last blog post -> Vacation time!

  • 96.
    Kerry
    July 23rd, 2008 at 11:54 am

    Mmmm–both sound yummy. But I’d really like to try coconut pops!

  • 97.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    If the limit is one flavor, then the peach pops would be great. I like to tinker with recipes, so I would probably end up with a combination of both the peach and coconut in one pop..Yum!
    Peachy Coconut pops, anyone?

    Love this blog!!!

    Rhonda’s last blog post -> Family Time in Oklahoma

  • 98.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 12:55 pm

    That photo of the muffins is just so perfect!
    And you are so generous! I love give aways…personally, I vote for coconut!

    Shellyfish’s last blog post -> Raw Tuesdays!

  • 99.
    Mara
    July 23rd, 2008 at 2:41 pm

    Wow! Those muffins look INCREDIBLE.

    I vote for coconut pops. :)

  • 100.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 3:03 pm

    Coconut!! It has to be coconut!

    The muffins look gorgeous…the blueberries look like they’ll explode in the mouth at the first bite. Very tempting, indeed.

  • 101.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 3:21 pm

    Hi Ari, I also love to be in the kitchen, :) I also find it relaxing and fun :) I must try this recipe for muffins, if you have been trying for so long, and you are such a good cook, and its only now that your hubby found a recipe that satisfies his appetite :) I must say I have never tried any recipe by AB, so this one sounds like a yummy enticement.

    By the way, I love Popsicles and I would love to vote for the coconut flavour recipe.

  • 102.
    Sarah
    July 23rd, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    peach cream popsicles sound divine!!

  • 103.
    Gigi
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    definitely coconut!

  • 104.
    Jan
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:23 pm

    Coconut please….YUMMY!

  • 105.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    COCONUT, no question about it!:)

    Mansi’s last blog post -> Strawberry Dessert Pudding - Baked Light & Sweet

  • 106.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Coconut Popsicles sound delicious. I’m casting my vote for those. Summer theme indeed.

    Congrats on finally finding a winning blueberry muffin recipe :)
    Adam’s last blog post -> Tag… I’m it

  • 107.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    Definately Peach Cream… sounds so devine.
    Im exactly the same, none of my RL friends get the cooking/baking addiction. They do love the free food though haha.

  • 108.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:26 pm

    As much as I love coconut, my vote is for the peach cream. Peaches are in season right now and there is nothing better then a cold fresh peach. Inless it’s a cold peach and cream popsicle

  • 109.
    Wendy
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:27 pm

    I love me some COCONUT!

  • 110.
    bettina
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:29 pm

    peach cream!! they sound better as popsicles…:P

  • 111.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:37 pm

    Nothing says summer like peach flavored anything! So I vote for peach.

  • 112.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    thanks for emailing me about this giveaway, i would love to win the book!

    i would love to see the peach cream recipe, though BOTH sound amazing!!

    Jaime’s last blog post -> TWD: Cherry Rhubarb Cobbler

  • 113.
    Carol
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:40 pm

    I think a combination of peach cream and coconut could be delicious - fill the mold halfway with coconut, let it set in the freezer for a bit, and then fill it the rest of the way with peach cream.

    But, if I had to pick just one, I would pick peach cream. :-)

  • 114.
    Mimi
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:45 pm

    Absolutely the peach cream.

    : )

  • 115.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:47 pm

    Oh the coconut please!

  • 116.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    Blueberry muffins are my fav!
    Ooh what a cute book! Iam going to vote for cool and creamy peach cream popsicles! Mmm!

  • 117.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 7:50 pm

    Coconut!

  • 118.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    peach cream please!

    I made Alton’s blueberry muffins too and they were delicious. mmm…I think I’ll make some more tonight…

    Irene’s last blog post -> Summer Fruit Tart

  • 119.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:00 pm

    Those muffins sure do look like they would be surefire goodness!

    I think my vote is going to have to be for the peach cream popsicles - I’ve had a fierce craving for peaches lately!

    Holly’s last blog post -> GWW: Noodle Ring with Creamed Chicken

  • 120.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    I HAVE to try those muffins this weekend! Blueberry muffins are one of my husband’s favorite things on earth, and he’s about to take the bar exam, so I think it would get him to crack a smile! ;)

    My vote is for the coconut popsicles. :)

  • 121.
    Marsha Hanzel
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:10 pm

    I’d like to see a recipe for the peach cream popsicles. They sound like summer.

  • 122.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:40 pm

    They both sound so good, but if I had to pick one-coconut!

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  • 123.
    M.J.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:43 pm

    coconut please!

  • 124.
    Janey
    July 23rd, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    i also use baking and cooking as a way to relax after a tough week. its amazing how concentrating on creating something yummy can keep your mind off more stressful matters.

    as for the recipe: the coconut ! it sounds interestingly subtle and refreshing for the warm weather.

  • 125.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 9:04 pm

    Please share the peach cream, it sounds heavenly! And thanks for the link to AB’s Blueberry Muffins, I love blueberries. :) I can’t wait to see which recipe wins. This is fun!

    LyB’s last blog post -> Tuesdays With Dorie - Cherry Rhubarb Cobbler

  • 126.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 9:12 pm

    Peach cream, please!

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  • 127.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 9:14 pm

    Peach Cream, definitely. Thanks for your wonderful posts. :-)

  • 128.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 10:03 pm

    oooohhh…coconut for sure!!! Mmm… the blueberry muffins look amazing!

    AmySATX’s last blog post -> A Good Monday

  • 129.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Peach cream! Wait, no, coconut!

    My vote is for both, but in a pinch, peach cream has the teensiest edge over coconut.

  • 130.
    tori lo
    July 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    as i hold steadfast allegiance to the coconute frozefruit, a treat that is good enough, i hope that you can share the peach cream pop–it’s not something you come across everyday!

  • 131.
    Jill
    July 23rd, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Peach. Never have been much of a coconut person, unless it is fried in butter and brown sugar. Maybe you could freeze that concoction?

  • 132.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 11:20 pm

    Oooh…definitely coconut. I love it so much and my boyfriend is a big fan so it’s sure to be a hit. Fingers crossed that I win! :)
    Alejandra’s last blog post -> Is this why they call them BEET-les?

  • 133.
    July 23rd, 2008 at 11:39 pm

    Coconut!!!! I love coconut. I would also love one of those muffins. Yum.

  • 134.
    Micki
    July 24th, 2008 at 12:00 am

    peach please!

  • 135.
    Juana Arzola
    July 24th, 2008 at 12:06 am

    I would like for you to share the coconut popsicle recipe and win the book so that I can experiment on my own….the other day in the Washington Heights section of NYC, a dominican lady was selling delicious sweet potatoe popsicles and they were so delicious, creamy and refreshing at the same time!!!

  • 136.
    buddiegirl
    July 24th, 2008 at 12:22 am

    Definitely coconut! My husband and daughter both hate anything coconut, so if I made them, I could eat them all by my self.

    BTW, as a coincidence, I was making blueberry pancakes on the weekend and when I turned on the TV to watch Food Network Canada, who should be on but good old Alton making all things (including those great muffins) blueberry. I was thrilled because blueberries are my all time favourite berry.

  • 137.
    July 24th, 2008 at 12:25 am

    Oh, I’ve made those muffins before :) Good choice - they’re definitely one of the most texturally spot on I’ve come across…

    Oh, and I’d loooove to see a recipe for those peach cream pops of yours…;) I’m dying of the heat out here.

    Jazz’s last blog post -> Like sugary gum - and a layered cake

  • 138.
    Alli
    July 24th, 2008 at 1:50 am

    I vote for Coconut pops!

  • 139.
    Sadiya
    July 24th, 2008 at 2:01 am

    Coconut, coz you can make it all year round and pina colada seems heaven right now :)

  • 140.
    July 24th, 2008 at 3:33 am

    Share the peach cream recipe!

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  • 141.
    Junie
    July 24th, 2008 at 4:28 am

    The peach one please. I have got some peaches left and like to turn it into something delectable.

  • 142.
    July 24th, 2008 at 6:26 am

    Coconut! I love coconut frozen treats.

    rachel’s last blog post -> Crispy Old Bay Shrimp

  • 143.
    July 24th, 2008 at 7:47 am

    I once made blueberry muffins and, like your hubby, was pretty disappointed with the result. Looking at these beauties you baked is inspiring - I think I should give them another try!

    Patricia Scarpin’s last blog post -> Passion fruit, almond and poppy seed cake

  • 144.
    July 24th, 2008 at 8:42 am

    Oh yay! Games! I vote for the coconut pop recipe! :)

    Gorgeous muffins btw :)
    joey’s last blog post -> Our First Paella

  • 145.
    Michelle
    July 24th, 2008 at 10:10 am

    Without a doubt, peach cream! Yummmm!

  • 146.
    July 24th, 2008 at 10:14 am

    Do I have to choose? Couldn’t I just take one lick off of one, then the other? Or make some weird hybrid popsicle with peach and coconut layers?

    Okay, if I really must choose…coconut. No, peach. No, coconut. And that is my final answer.

  • 147.
    July 24th, 2008 at 10:17 am

    Gorgeous blueberry muffins!!

    I’m kind of a two scoop sorta gal…mainly because I can never decide. If I HAD to pick, I’d say the coconut pops!

  • 148.
    Toni
    July 24th, 2008 at 10:23 am

    Coconut pops — yum!!!!! The blueberry muffins look delicious — double yum!

  • 149.
    Melissa
    July 24th, 2008 at 10:34 am

    Ouch, this is a hard one….I think the image of an aggrandized Coconut FrozFruit wins out though!

  • 150.
    July 24th, 2008 at 11:16 am

    Peach cream popsicles (and one of those muffins!) for me, please!!

  • 151.
    Nicole (ikkinlala)
    July 24th, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    My vote’s for coconut!

  • 152.
    Sil BsAs
    July 24th, 2008 at 12:46 pm

    I’d like coconut because we’re not in peach season … but I love peaches too!!!

  • 153.
    July 24th, 2008 at 1:50 pm

    Wow! Those blueberry muffins look scrumptious and fruity ( Much unlike those at McDonald’s; they tend to skimp-out on the blueberries). Oh and as for the popsicle recipe, I’m a coconut gal myself. I love anything coconuty… especially in the summer-time, kind of makes me feel like I’m on a tropical vacation somewhere :)

  • 154.
    July 24th, 2008 at 1:58 pm

    Definitely peach!

  • 155.
    Tatiana
    July 24th, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    Absolutely coconut! I love anything tropical.

  • 156.
    July 24th, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Coconut please!

    I find each and every Alton Brown recipe to be the ultimate in it’s genre.

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  • 157.
    July 24th, 2008 at 5:38 pm

    I would say peaches and cream because although coconut sounds good, I’m in a peachy mood :)

  • 158.
    Annalise Perry
    July 24th, 2008 at 5:53 pm

    I’m a texan girl, and nothing sounds better than some peach pops with some fresh fredricksburg peaches.

  • 159.
    July 24th, 2008 at 8:31 pm

    Hmmm…I love peaches & cream, but coconut is my all-time favorite! I hope you post the coconut popsicle recipe! Please!

    Min’s last blog post -> Carrot Salad

  • 160.
    July 24th, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    Icy treats! pick me! pick me!

  • 161.
    Meryl
    July 25th, 2008 at 12:29 am

    Hard to pick, but I’ll go for the peach cream. The book sounds good!

  • 162.
    kim
    July 25th, 2008 at 1:09 am

    definitly peach cream…..if it were january i would go for coconut!

  • 163.
    Theresa N
    July 25th, 2008 at 6:51 am

    The coconut recipe for me.

  • 164.
    July 25th, 2008 at 4:01 pm

    I agree with the peach cream crowd. Being summertime, what’s better than cool refreshing peaches & cream!

    Sarah’s last blog post -> The Lonely Mime (Part 1)

  • 165.
    Naomi
    July 25th, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Coconut please! I’m coco for coconut. :)

    Is that how you spell coco, as in crazy? I’m on a food site here and now it looks like coco as in “chocolate” to me… it’s Friday and I’m all confused, lol.

  • 166.
    Paul
    July 25th, 2008 at 7:57 pm

    Peach please.
    I just bought a box of Organic Peahes from my CSA. Iplan to start canning them. Peach Mason Jar cake, or Peach cream popsicles, you decide.

  • 167.
    July 26th, 2008 at 7:54 pm

    Peach Cream. I cannot stand coconut.

    Julie Schaeffer’s last blog post -> I’m behind. It’s two week’s worth of big bag ‘o veggies.

  • 168.
    July 26th, 2008 at 10:41 pm

    peach cream popsicles would be my choice. coconut is not on my list of eatables.

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  • 169.
    July 27th, 2008 at 9:54 am

    I would like to see the Peach Cream Popsicle.

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  • 170.
    July 27th, 2008 at 9:59 am

    Alton Brown’s blueberry muffins look really good.
    I made blueberry muffins from Ian Garten book Barefoot Contessa Family Style.
    Here is the link if you would like to try them. We really enjoy them.
    http://canadianbakertoo.blogspot.com/2007/06/blueberry-coffee-cake-muffins_23.html

    Hendria’s last blog post -> Double Good Raisin Bars

  • 171.
    July 29th, 2008 at 4:20 am

    Those muffins look absolutely adorable in that basket Ari! In answer to your question, I would like to see the coconut pops - anything with coconut is a winner for me.

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