I’ve seen a lot of Kind bar replica recipes lately, which kicked me into working on a replacement for my old granola bar recipe, which was desperately in need of an update. I’ve also revisited the ratio and ingredients for two other snack bars from way back, using toasted brown rice and millet. My older son and …
Raw Chocolate Cheesecake {dairy free}
I truly belong in a chocolate lovers support group. I few weeks ago I starting feeling a bit sick from eating too many raw brownie bites in order to keep me going on a crazy schedule and fill in for some missed lunches. I’ve successfully avoided chocolate with evaporated cane sugar, but I think I overdosed …
Spiced Cashews
A new year. There’s new hope, great potential and an opportunity to change things up, or continue the good stuff. It’s so refreshing. Just eat it up. And maybe spice it up. Here’s a recipe to spice up your life a bit and it works with any nut or seed, or combination of both. I …
Raw Blackberry Cheesecake
Summer has indeed come to an end. Everyone is heads down in school, the yard is empty, the roses have slowed down, the dog is lonely, and it’s getting darker earlier. But the blackberries are going strong. The 2012 Seattle eternal summer brought quite a bounty of blackberries. All along the streets in my neighborhood …
Cashew Brioche Bread
This cashew bread is the first grain-free bread recipe I tried when I first learned about baking with nut flours. It reminds me of Challah and Brioche, which are both rich breads that can be used for things like sandwiches, croutons, and french toast. This recipe bakes a bread that is slightly sweet, very moist, …
Hummus {cashews}
There haven’t been many bean-inspired dishes in my life until recently. I’ve been making the basic dishes that you may know, mostly black beans and lentils for soups and salads, but I steered clear of garbanzo beans until my younger son developed a liking for hummus. Which lead me to make my own. This recipe …