We went to a minor league baseball game the other night and it was apparently "Christmas in July" night. Â The ushers were dressed as elves, Santa was there, and they had the big, inflatable snow globes running. Â My kids were a bit confused when I told them that Christmas in July is just something that … Continue reading Crispy Brown Rice Skillet Cookies
White Chocolate Meringue Cookies
I remember being in about 3rd or 4th grade and getting a C in handwriting. I was crushed. The only grades that ever graced my report card were A's. But something about cursive writing wasn't clicking with me. My handwriting was ugly and awkward and certainly not the least bit artistic. I received C's in … Continue reading White Chocolate Meringue Cookies
Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Coconut Oil
This post is brought to you by summer camp. Sweet, sweet summer camp. After several weeks of kids at home all day and attempts to get real work done late at night, I have a bit of breathing space.  And you'd think after cooking three meals a day for three weeks that I might have … Continue reading Whole Grain Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Coconut Oil
Quinoa Sunbutter Cookies with Cocoa Nibs and Pumpkin Seeds
A few months ago, I decided to go off gluten. Â While I haven't been entirely faithful, I am still attempting to avoid it. Â And like almost everything else, I am very bad at "all or nothing" eating. Â I'm trying to eat less meat, but I don't think I could ever be a vegetarian because beans … Continue reading Quinoa Sunbutter Cookies with Cocoa Nibs and Pumpkin Seeds
Chocolate Coffee and Cream Cookies with Spelt Flour
Apologies for the lentil salad meltdown and thanks to those who sent words of support. Â Ham bones have a way of making me crazy. Or maybe it's motherhood and children. Â Who the hell knows. Â Anyhoo. Â Life goes on and we still need chocolate, right? Â So, I shall stay strong and carry on and only drink … Continue reading Chocolate Coffee and Cream Cookies with Spelt Flour
Pumpkin White Chocolate Cookies
So I was talking to a mother the other day and she mentioned that her 1 year old daughter had tested positive for anemia (actually at a severe level) while at a routine check up. Â We haven't signed HIPAA forms here at Cuizoo, so I can't name names, but suffice it to say that she … Continue reading Pumpkin White Chocolate Cookies
Whole Grain Orange Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Am I the only one who *hates* making cut out sugar cookies? Â They are just so fussy. Â And there is no instant gratification -- make the dough, chill the dough, roll the dough, chill the dough, cut the cookies, re-roll the dough, bake the cookies, cut some more cookies, chill the freaking dough again, remove … Continue reading Whole Grain Orange Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Whole Grain Whirligig Cookies
When my grandmother died, I was lucky enough to receive a few of her hand written recipe cards. Â They were divided up among the family and I got a handful that included many cookie recipes. Â Of course, there are about five different ones for sugar cookies and I still don't think I have her exact … Continue reading Whole Grain Whirligig Cookies
Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Our rainy spring has turned into a rainy and cool summer here in the northeast. Â So that means our pool days have become "ummm, what on earth are we going to do today?" days. Â Because, you see, I have figured out the secret to staying sane with the kids at home over the summer: Â you … Continue reading Honey Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Newtons Two Ways: Rhubarb Ginger and Fig Lavender
I am not a fussy cook. Â I have great respect for those who are, but I just seem to lack the patience and precision to do fine, detailed work. Â So, pastry chefs have my ultimate admiration. Â If I make cookies, they are usually drop-style rather than rolled and cut out. Â Any cake I make usually … Continue reading Newtons Two Ways: Rhubarb Ginger and Fig Lavender