Reclaiming the arts and skills that nourish the body, mind, and soul.
After soaking 3/4 of a gallon of oats during the week, I save about 5 cups worth for a breakfast cake on Sundays. This makes for quick preparation and I can go get dressed and ready for the day while it's baking. Plus, I do like special breakfasts on the weekends. We have pancakes on… Continue reading Sunday Morning Breakfast Cake
Today is my fourth child's seventh birthday. Each child is allowed to pick his/her birthday dinner and also flavor of cake. Now that Micaiah (my eldest) is into cake decorating, she also asks what colors they would like. She received a cake decorating kit for her birthday along with these completely natural dyes for her… Continue reading Chocolate Cake
Had a lovely time with homeschooling mothers this evening. And of course, when moms get together, someone has to bring something chocolaty. I found this recipe over 10 years ago, when my mom got me a Better Homes & Garden cookbook. Given, all the recipes have to be revamped to be truly healthy. However, a basic… Continue reading Chocolate Truffle Cake
We have a slight cookie fetish here. I find they are great snack, travel easily, and with just a couple cups of sucanat and palm sugar, they're not overly sweet. I guess they'd more qualify for "energy bars" then a cookie treat. I ran out of blanched almonds for almond flour, so I thought I… Continue reading Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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