I have nothing interesting to say. Â Would you call that the summer time blues? Â I guess it just has to do with trying to keep everyone entertained, fed, appeased, bathed, and exercised. Â While I attempt to keep the house cleaned, the weeds pulled, and the damn bathing suits and towels hung up. Â It hasn't helped … Continue reading Honey Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
Chocolate Easter Eggs: Two Ways
When I think of my grandmothers, I can't help but think of food. I think of my Mother's mother (Nana) as the one who makes amazing soups, egg rolls and stir fries (how cool is that?), meringue cookies, mint jelly, and yorkshire pudding. I am so fortunate to have her in my life and be … Continue reading Chocolate Easter Eggs: Two Ways
George Washington’s Hoecakes with Honey Butter
My daughter came home with this recipe (presumably copyright attribution to George Washington?) for hoecakes and mentioned that her teacher would like me to make them for the class. Â I am generally happy to do so because she has severe food allergies and if I don't make it, it's virtually impossible for her to participate … Continue reading George Washington’s Hoecakes with Honey Butter
Making Pizza … Whole Grain Spicy Spinach White and Plain Old Cheese
I love making pizza with the kids. Number one, they are always psyched to hear that pizza is on the dinner menu which means we can skip the overly dramatic groans. Number two, they love to help -- and giving them the ability to make their own dinner is a skill that might come in … Continue reading Making Pizza … Whole Grain Spicy Spinach White and Plain Old Cheese
Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
I have never particularly loved oatmeal cookies. Â They are generally too cakey or too raisiny or too something. Â It's not that I wouldn't eat them -- but they just don't come to mind as something I'd set out to bake. Â Unless of course, I loaded them with chocolate chunks. Yesterday, amidst an impromptu playdate that … Continue reading Crispy Oatmeal Cookies
Allergy Friendly Chocolate Chunk Cookies
1 cup dairy-free margarine or shortening (I use Earth Balance) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup Plain Soy Milk (or rice milk) 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/4 cups unbleached flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda Chocolate Chunks Made From One Scharffen Berger Semisweet Baking Bar (9.7 ounces) Directions: Preheat the … Continue reading Allergy Friendly Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Allergy Friendly Chocolate Chunk Brownies
1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup water 1/2 cup soy or canola-based margarine (With no whey, etc. I use Earth Balance.) 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use Scharffen Berger) 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chunks (chopped … Continue reading Allergy Friendly Chocolate Chunk Brownies
Allergy-friendly Banana Bread
1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup margarine, at room temp (I use Earth Balance) 3 very ripe bananas, mashed well 2 cups flour (I used 25% whole wheat, 75% white flour) 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 cup vanilla soy milk, mixed with 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 … Continue reading Allergy-friendly Banana Bread
Homemade Chewy Whole Grain Granola Bars
1 cup local honey (could probably use a little less if you want — or other sweeteners but we like the anti-allergy properties of local honey) 1 cup sunbutter (or other nut butter of your choice — we’ve got the peanut allergy to deal with) 1/2 cup melted organic butter (probably could use a bit … Continue reading Homemade Chewy Whole Grain Granola Bars