Monday, September 12, 2011

Mushroom Muffin Tin Monday

The other day I just had to get out of the house.  Pierce needed some new socks, so the twins and I headed to TJ Maxx.  Imagine my delight to discover they had all sorts of unusual muffin tins from Denmark!  Yes, Denmark!  They had trains and farms and butterflies.  I would've bought them all if I could, but our budget is not that flexible.  I picked up the mushroom cups and a bug tin.  Here is what I made the first time using the mushroom cups.
Pierce had a vegetarian "sushi" dish with raw tomatoes that I made from a recipe in Fitness magazine.  It was really good, although I roasted our green tomatillos just a bit first (the red tomatoes I left raw - and the whole thing is in a soy based sauce - very flavorful).  He also had fish sticks, peaches, and ketchup for dipping. 

If you'd like more fun muffin tin meal ideas, check out Muffin Tin Mom.

29 comments:

  1. JillSeptember 12, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    Those are adorable!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love your muffin cups! What a find! JDaniel would love this meal.

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  3. SamanthaSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Those are really cute!

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  4. Karen thisoldhouse2.comSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    What a great idea!

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  5. TexanSeptember 12, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Now how cute are those!

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  6. Sandra OrchardSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    What a colorful plate. Hate to tell you this, but you're ruining your boys for a future wife. LOL

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  7. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkySeptember 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    So cute!

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  8. The PrincessSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Buddha says, "I want to eat them, they're funny."

    So, I think it has his approval =)

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  9. DawnSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    So cute. I've said it before....but you really are an amazing mom!!!!

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  10. Valerie BoersmaSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Very cute finds! And I still love fish sticks. Every so often we have them for dinner. They were a big treat when I was a kid, so having them makes me feel like I'm about 5, and that's it's a special occasion. Isn't that silly!

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  11. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooSeptember 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    TJ Maxx is the best! That looks like a good lunch!

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  12. Kim@stuffcould....September 12, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    So Cute!!!

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  13. Liz MaysSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a surprise to find those!

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  14. camp and cottage livingSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Lisa
    You get an A plus for use of your imagination in creating such fun meal presentations for the boys.
    No wonder they will eat such healthy foods!

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  15. Tonya HacheSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    I love the mushroom cups!!

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  16. Tina L. HookSeptember 12, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Mushrooms. Too cute.

    If only my lunches were as interesting.

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  17. MeredithSeptember 12, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    oh those are so cute! what a fun find!

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  18. NancySeptember 12, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    How cute are these? I need to find me a TJ Maxx. Max. Whatever.

    Pierce will have an iron-clad stomach by the age of 16. I swear. :)

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  19. AngelaSeptember 12, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Those are so cute! Who would have thought they would make mushroom ones? And from Denmark and not China! Woo Hoo! Love that! I have serious fits when I find things made in China because I won't buy it...

    Here's my tip of the day concerning socks for boys! Try to only buy ones that are black or brown on the bottoms. That way when they wear them outside without their shoes they don't look all dirty after you wash them! :)

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  20. SandySeptember 12, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I have missed these. Once again, I quit reading blogs. I am just having trouble getting back in the groove of life. I need to scroll back through as I know my favorite little guy started school and I am sure you posted pics of that!

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  21. Chatty CroneSeptember 12, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Those were so cute! sandie

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  22. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Oh these are so cute! I agree what a great find!!

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  23. jp@A Green RidgeSeptember 12, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I love fish sticks! Great deal for you and the boys!...:)JP

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  24. MichaeleSeptember 12, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    You make food so fun! And healthy!

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  25. MyyaSeptember 13, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I always look at your muffin tin Mondays & think that I should totally do that! One of these days I really will LOL.

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  26. Grumpy Grateful MomSeptember 13, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    That looks so fun! I always look forward to seeing your muffin cup ideas! My daughter begs me to get fish sticks. :)

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  27. Jaime LeighSeptember 13, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    fun!

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  28. lisaplus6September 13, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    what a GREAT find!!! and your lunch looks so tasty!!!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Those are the cutest muffin cups ever...guess I better go check out TJMAXX!!

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