Alright sooo…. these cookies are not healthy, or made from fruit, or modified to be whole-grain … but what they are … is damn good. This recipe took the internet by storm a few months ago. It was then that I made my first attempt–improvising with my usual whole-wheat, date sugar variation…. but they were a fail. A hard fail. I so badly wanted to experience those undulating ripples that I decided to try again. But this time, I followed the Vanilla Bean blog’s recipe down to the absolute T–to the gram really. If you don’t use a scale to weigh ingredients when baking, I would highly recommend it. In…
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Strawbanana Muffs
I am a modern career woman who spends late nights at work and too much $$ on takeout and wine. I also bake like a 1950’s housewife and bring something homemade to most occasions I’m invited to. Confusing I know. These strawberry-banana muffs were a last minute contribution to a laid-back summer Sunday deck hangout. I had a bunch of brown bananas (duh) but knew chocolate would melt. The strawberries in my fridge were begging for their moment to shine. I gave them their moment. Tender and juicy from the fruit, with a crisp crust from the coconut oil. These were delicious and a big hit. Strawbanana Muffs Yield: 12 muffins…
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Strawberry-Basil Jam
Some people have Christmas, others favor Halloween, then there’s those that await First Contact Day … myself? I’m partial to the first day of strawberry season. And it’s here! Like tomatoes, there is nothing quite like a summer strawberry. Choosing local also makes a big difference. I picked up mine from Eckert’s Farm and was surprised by how different they are from regular grocery store strawberries. I found them to be smaller, juicier, and more flavorful. I would describe these particular strawberries as sweet, floral, and fragrant. Now, the responsible thing to do would be to can my jam and store for colder months, when hibernation and SAD kicks in and…
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Chocolate Date Cake
Food blogging used to occupy a good deal of my thoughts … and take up a lot of my time and energy as well. And I loved it. But between law school and a new job (which is really more like a lifestyle if we’re honest), I was forced to take a hiatus. Now things are under control. Just kidding. They’re absolutely not. But I missed sharing my food. So. This is my first post on my new blog. I chose this recipe as the first because it is representative of my style of food and attitude towards eating. Food should be simple, beautiful, wholesome, and enjoyed. It should also…
