This morning brought rain, cold, and being housebound because we have some major construction occurring on our house.  No sense explaining it, but suffice it to say that I wanted to be nearby as our entire  chimney was being rebuilt.  When I looked at the clock and it said 10:18 (that's not close to lunchtime, … Continue reading Detox Chocolate Coconut Cookies
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
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