Creating Peace and Joy Where it Matters Most
In preparation for writing this month’s post at Keeper of the Home, I made and consumed the following: blueberry sauce, blueberry pie, blueberry crisp, blueberry compote, and blueberry pear tarts. All in the name of research, of course. It was very delicious, but I am paying the price and need to do a few extra [...] Read more »
I have never cared for blueberry pie. In my experience it has always been rather boring and tasteless. That was until I made this recipe (you knew I was going to say that didn’t you?)! Honestly, this is the best blueberry pie I have ever tasted. The great part is that the filling can be [...] Read more »
Sometimes a light and healthy, no-fuss dessert is in order. I have just the one. Warm summer evenings (or afternoons) are perfect for enjoying this fruity yogurt dessert. Well, actually, just about any time of day would be good. I’d eat if for breakfast! This sweet treat couldn’t be easier to make; five ingredients gently [...] Read more »
Tonight I splurged and made this decadent treat. Actually, it was so rich, I couldn’t finish my serving. Which is saying something, let me tell you! The ganache is super quick and easy to make, only requiring a few ingredients. I purchased the cookies because I was going for simple tonight. We used wafer thin [...] Read more »
This is a sweet (but not too sweet) desert or snack made from real food ingredients. It is a new family favorite and one I feel pretty good about feeding my kids (and myself). This bar stays soft and chewy (which we like). It is also egg-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free (if you buy gluten-free oats). [...] Read more »
A unique sweet bread that is perfect for gift giving. Bursting with cranberries and nuts, this loaf has an undeniable holiday feel. The recipe includes cheese, but doesn’t taste like cheese! I promise. Cranberry Cheese Bread 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup [...] Read more »
Healthy and nutritious. We really enjoyed these cookies! This recipe is adapted from Sue Gregg’s Kamut cookie recipe in her Dessert book (page 102). ½ cup dried cranberries ½ cup (1 stick) organic butter 1 egg 1 cup Sucanat (evaporated whole sugar cane juice) Read more about Sucanat here 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla 2/3 cup [...] Read more »
New grains are fun to try. They are less scary and intimidating than other new foods, but just as intriguing. At least for this ex-vegetarian anyway. Kamut is actually the brand name of a variety of wheat called khorosan. It is often tolerated well by those with wheat allergies and is frequently substituted for wheat [...] Read more »
This post is the first in a a series of kid’s cooking tutorials brought to you by my daughter, known as SugarBean (with help from Mom). Today we will be making a Shaker cake. It is called a Shaker cake because you put all of the ingredients into a jar and shake them up! This [...] Read more »
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