As I sit here watching the footage of the Chilean miners being rescued, I am struck by my own limitations (BTW, I generally like to focus on myself during situations like these). I joked with several people today that I couldn't even stand to be in that rescue pod for 15 minutes *above ground.* And … Continue reading Spiced Whole Grain Pumpkin Seed Biscotti with Cranberries and White Chocolate
Raspberry Stout Truffle Brownies
This post has nothing to do with brownies. But by the end of it, I am probably going to want to bake a pan. (And maybe the interspersed pictures will make us all happier.) I have been thinking a lot about empathy and tolerance in our world -- specifically the lack of it. I see … Continue reading Raspberry Stout Truffle Brownies
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
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
Super Fluffy Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
I usually steer clear of pancakes. Â They are just not my bag, baby. Â I am sure when I was a child that was different -- as children tend to subsist on the "elven" food groups (candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup). Â But now that I am older, I am quite happy with an egg … Continue reading Super Fluffy Whole Wheat Banana Pancakes
Almost Vegan Whole Grain Apple Dumplings
So, last week we were fortunate enough to be among the Pennsylvania residents who received the earliest October snowfall on record. Â And not only did we end up with about 5 inches of snow (a day or so after our first frost of the season), we had major trees down and power outages because of … Continue reading Almost Vegan Whole Grain Apple Dumplings
Black Bean Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I have a hypothesis about cookies. Â No one hates them. Â Sure, we all love certain types better than others -- but in a land without back fat, would you ever *really* want to turn down a cookie? Â I am thinking no. Â And I have come to realize that I can use this fact to make … Continue reading Black Bean Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Whole Grain Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Cinnamon Ganache
I often say that my first born daughter made me realize I was destined to be a mother -- but my second born son made me delight in the role. Â As with most women, I suppose, I had a hard time adjusting to motherhood. Â You know the drill -- the nursing, the lack of sleep, … Continue reading Whole Grain Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Cinnamon Ganache