tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-185780862024-03-13T22:20:23.616-07:00GourmetmomDeborah K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10787139725764222817noreply@blogger.comBlogger119125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18578086.post-11931680845889648102014-01-22T15:48:00.000-08:002014-01-22T15:48:25.817-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been working on these tasty little morsels for a couple of weeks now. I'm not sure they're absolutely perfect yet, but they're getting there. My aim with this particular batch was to adhere to the rules set forth by Johanna and Jeff of <a href="http://www.jqfitness.com/" target="_blank">JQ Fitness</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">for their <a href="http://www.iluvthis.ca/transformation-challenge.html" target="_blank">50 day transformation challenge</a></span>. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm not taking part in the challenge, but as I'm always up for a cooking/baking challenge, I thought it would be fun to create some recipes that follow the dietary rules they've set. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a no sugar/no grain challenge and that includes maple syrup, raw honey, coconut sugar, etc... The only allowed sweeteners are stevia, xylitol and erythritol.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next time I make these treats, I plan to add some sort of chocolate. I did that last time, with a stevia-sweetened chocolate and they turned out really well, but I didn't read all the ingredients on that chocolate and have no label since I bought it in a bulk store. I figured I'd leave it out this time just in case it has some sort of 'illegal' ingredient.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The reason I added ground chia seeds to this recipe was to help them stick together a bit better. The last batch I made, although really yummy, were a tiny bit crumbly. This is often an issue with gluten-free baking and it's often solved with xanthan gum, but I prefer not to use that if possible. I find ground chia mixed with a little water often does the trick. </span></div>
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First I preheated the oven to 350F. Then in a stand mixer, I creamed together 1/4 cup of erythritol with 4 ounces of butter until light in colour.</div>
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Then I split a vanilla bean down the centre and scooped out all the delicious seeds. I would usually use vanilla extract but the one I have has a tiny bit of sugar in it and again that's 'illegal' on the challenge.</div>
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Then I ground 1 teaspoon of chia seeds in a spice grinder and in a small bowl, mixed them with 2 tablespoons boiling water. I set this aside for a moment to let it gel.</div>
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To the stand mixer, I added 1 1/2 cups almond flour, 1/2 a scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 1/2 tablespoons espresso powder (I usually use Dandy Blend coffee substitute).</div>
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I also added the scooped out vanilla seeds, the chia gel and 1/2 a teaspoon Celtic sea salt. Then I mixed this on medium speed until well blended.</div>
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Next, I tasted the mixture for sweetness and decided to add 20 drops of liquid stevia. I found that because of the bitter espresso powder, it needed a bit more than my previous 15 drops when using Dandy Blend.</div>
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Then it was time to press heaping teaspoonfuls of the mixture into silicone mini-muffin tins. Then they went into the oven at 350F for 20 minutes. Once lightly browned around the edges, I removed them from the oven and let them sit for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack.</div>
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The finished product!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u>Two-Bite Coffee Delights</u><br /><br />4 ounces (1/4 lb) softened butter<br />1/4 cup erythritol or xylitol<br />1 1/2 cups almond flour<br />1/2 scoop Vanilla protein powder<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1 1/2 tablespoons Dandy Blend (or instant coffee or espresso)<br />1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt<br />1 vanilla bean <br />1 teaspoon chia seeds<br />2 tablespoons boiling water<br />10-20 drops liquid stevia<br /><br /><br />Preheat oven to 350F.<br />In a stand mixer (or with a hand blender) cream together the erythritol and butter.<br />Scrape seeds from vanilla bean and add to mixer bowl.<br />In a small bowl, quickly mix together ground chia and boiling water and set aside for a minute or two until it gels up.<br />Add chia gel and all remaining ingredients (except liquid stevia) to mixing bowl and mix very well.<br />Taste the batter and decide how much more sweetness you'd like. I add anywhere from 10-20 drops liquid stevia.<br />Press the mixture into silicone mini-muffin tins and bake for 20 minutes or until starting to turn light brown around the edges.<br />Allow to cool in muffin tins for about 5 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.<br /><br />Makes 24</span></span>Deborah K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10787139725764222817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18578086.post-22398587433311227062014-01-16T11:43:00.001-08:002014-01-16T11:43:10.145-08:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been making these crackers for almost a year now. I got the inspiration from <a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2012/01/31/endurance-crackers/" target="_blank">Angela's blog</a> and ran with it. I started out making them exactly as posted, but then I decided to change a few things. I add ground flax seeds as I think this makes the crackers a little sturdier and I add a lot more onion and garlic and a bit more salt. I also purée the onion, garlic and flax in water in my Vitamix. To 'up' the protein, I also add hemp seeds and I like to toast the sesame seeds for flavour. <br />Here's what I do...</span></div>
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First I toast 1/2 cup sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat, shaking often.</div>
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This is how they should look when done.</div>
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If you don't have a high-powered blender, you could use a microplane like this for your garlic and onion (or finely chop them).</div>
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To a large bowl, add 1/2 cup chia seeds and 1/2 cup hemp seeds.</div>
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Add 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds and 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds.</div>
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To a high-speed blender (I use my Vitamix), add 1/4 cup golden flax seeds.</div>
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These are the ones I used. Also add 1 1/4 cups water, 3 cloves garlic and 1/4 of an onion and blend until flax is completely broken down. Alternatively you could grind flax in a coffee/spice grinder and grate garlic and onion then mix with water if you don't have a high-speed blender.</div>
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Mix in about 1/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt and 1 teaspoon kelp granules (optional).</div>
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Allow it to sit and gel for a few minutes, then spread onto two parchment-lined baking trays. Try to keep it as even as possible with no holes. I use the back of a spoon for ease of spreading.</div>
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Bake at 325F for about 40 minutes or so, rotating trays after 20 minutes. You want them to be very dry on top and almost dry on the bottom.</div>
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Remove from oven and flip the entire sheet of dough over and back onto the parchment. Then score into cracker-sized pieces. I've used both a large, sharp chef's knive and a pizza cutter. Both work just fine although the chef's knife sometimes cuts right through the parchment.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Last night I was honoured to be a part of <a href="http://www.jqfitness.com/" target="_blank">Johanna Quinn's</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">charity event, 'Beautiful You' dedicated to celebrating women and our beauty. Johanna did a wonderful presentation and discussed the role of the media in how we perceive ourselves. It was truly eye-opening and I had lots of "Yep, that's the way I think" moments during her speech.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was thrilled that Johanna asked me to be a part of the planning of the event and that I could contribute some yummy and healthful goodies for the ladies to snack on while mingling and getting to know each other.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The lovely ladies from <a href="http://www.shelterthem.com/" target="_blank">Shelter them</a> selling beautiful Rwandan craft items</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Some of the healthful snacks I made, along with Johanna's strawberries and Stephen's flowers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The guests received one of these pretty boxes containing a yummy vegan brownie made by the lovely Melissa</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It was a great turnout and a wonderful time was had by all. Can't wait for Johanna's next fundraiser (similar to <a href="http://gourmetmom.blogspot.ca/2013/04/working-together-to-end-human_14.html" target="_blank">this one).</a></span></span></div>
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</span></span>2
tablespoons freshly ground flax seeds (golden or brown)</span></span></div>
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</span></span>3
tablespoons chia seeds</span></span></div>
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</span></span>¼ teaspoon
each baking soda, baking powder and Celtic sea salt</span></span></div>
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</span></span>Preheat oven
to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.</span></span></div>
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</span></span>Blend oats
in a food processor until flour-like.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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</span></span>Add oil,
syrup and flax and blend until smooth.<span> </span></span></span></div>
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</span></span>Transfer to
a large bowl and mix in remaining ingredients.</span></span></div>
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</span></span>Drop
teaspoon-sized amounts on cookie sheets (2 inches apart).</span></span></div>
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</span></span>Bake 14
minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><span>Chewy Peanut Butter and Oat Cookies</span></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><u><span><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>1 cup organic peanut butter</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>1 cup organic coconut sugar</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>2 pastured eggs</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>2 ½<span> </span>cups gluten-free oats</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>½ teaspoon Celtic sea salt</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>¼ cup organic raw cacao nibs</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Preheat oven to 350F</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Cream almond butter and coconut
sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Add eggs and mix for another
minute.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Add the rest of the ingredients
and mix until well-combined.</span></span></span></div>
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</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Using a 1 tablespoon
cookie-scooper, scoop mounds of dough onto 2 parchment-lined cookie sheets.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Flatten dough with your hands
(no need to worry about them being close together as they won’t spread).</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>Bake for 14 minutes, rotating
cookie sheets halfway through baking time.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Oatmeal Spice Cookies</span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">¼ cup gently melted
coconut oil</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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sugar</span></span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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sea salt</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">1 large pastured,
organic egg</span></span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">2 tablespoons chia
seeds</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Preheat oven
to 350F.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In a large
bowl, mix all ingredients until well-combined.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
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using 2 teaspoons onto parchment-lined cookie sheets.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Bake for 15
minutes and then allow to cool for 5 minutes.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Remove to
wire racks to cool completely</span>.</span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><div style="text-align: left;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Seed Cookies</span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">1 ½ cups gluten-free
rolled oats</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">½ cup raw honey</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">½ cup almond butter</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">¼ cup raw sunflower
seeds</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">¼ cup raw pumpkin
seeds</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">¼ cup raw cacao nibs</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">2 tablespoons chia
seeds</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">1 teaspoon Celtic sea
salt</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Preheat oven
to 350F.</span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In a large bowl, mix
all ingredients together until well-combined.</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Onto 2
parchment-lined cookie sheets, dollop mixture using a tablespoon-sized cookie
scooper.</span><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"></span></u></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">There's no need to
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<span style="font-size: small;">
</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Bake for 16 minutes,
rotating trays halfway through baking time.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> </span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Chocolate Macaroons</span></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">3 organic eggs</span></span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">½ cup raw honey</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">¾ teaspoon Celtic salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">6 cups unsweetened coconut flakes</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">¼ cup cocoa</span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Preheat oven to 350F. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">In a large bowl, whisk together egg,
honey and salt. </span></span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Stir in coconut flakes and cocoa until well-mixed.</span></span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Using a cookie scooper, scoop onto
parchment-lined cookie sheets.</span></span></div>
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</span><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Bake for 18 minutes. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Symbol;"><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Allow to cool on wire racks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><u>Lemon and Lavender Cookies</u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>¼
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>½
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>1
teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>zest
of one organic lemon </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span><span>·<span style="-moz-font-feature-settings: normal; -moz-font-language-override: normal; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span>juice
of half an organic lemon </span></span></span></div>
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cup brown rice flour (could use buckwheat or oat flour)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This month I was fortunate to have the lovely Margarita of <a href="http://hazeldaydreams.com/" target="_blank">Hazel Daydreams</a> as my foodie pen pal. She sent me a great package of so many lovely treats. I apologize that I'm posting this later than usual, but I'm currently working on my <a href="http://meghantelpner.com/teaching/online-culinary-nutrition-expert-program/?refer=197" target="_blank">culinary nutrition program</a> and it's taking up soooooo much of my time. I'm not complaining as it's one of the best things I've ever done, but wow, I'm pretty overwhelmed. I honestly wouldn't have it any other way, but I'm just being bombarded (in a good way) with so many fantastic healthy facts and figures and trying to take it all in and then there are all the assignments. Well, I can only say that it's awesome and wonderful and better than I expected, but still lots of work :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, back to what the lovely Margarita sent me...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Mmmm, tapenade! Love this!!!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Some Parmesan biscuits!!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Delish. dark chocolate!!!!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I guess people know I love spicy as this is the second pen pal who's sent me this stuff. LOVE it!!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> And then there was this deliciousness!!!!! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This month I was sooooo excited to be paired up with Ceecee from <a href="http://withinthekitchen.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Within the Kitchen</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">She was one of my first foodie pen pals back in May</span> <span style="font-size: large;">and she sent me another box of wonderful goodies just like she did <a href="http://gourmetmom.blogspot.ca/2013_05_01_archive.html" target="_blank">back then.</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">I was so happy that this month's foodie pen pals was another where we were sending to the same person from whom we were receiving our packages. That means I got to return the favour. If you'd like to see what I sent to Ceecee, check out her <a href="http://withinthekitchen.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">blog</a></span></div>
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Here's what it looked like when I opened the package topped with a hand-written note :)</div>
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These beans will definitely be making their way into a homemade soup soon!</div>
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Yummy spicy plantain chips!</div>
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This will be going into a Thai curry or spicy Thai soup for sure.</div>
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This has already been gobbled up! Ceecee suggested I put it on yogourt, so I sprinkled it on my fruit and kefir and it was FANTASTIC!!!!!!</div>
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I had goji berries on my shopping list, so these came at exactly the right time!</div>
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Once again, this was a perfect foodie pen pal package. Hopefully I'll get Ceecee again :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been meaning to write this post for months and finally got around to it today. This isn't a recipe per se, it's just a quick how-to. I cannot vouch for how this would work with other juicers, but it is just so easy-peasy with the Hurom juicer that I had to share for those of you who may own one and not realize that you can use it to make almond milk.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It takes hardly any time and clean-up is just a matter of quickly rinsing the pieces of the juicer. The most time-consuming part is waiting for the almonds to soak :)</span></div>
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Then it's as easy as putting your almonds into a container with 4 cups of filtered water and passing the liquid and nuts through the juicer until all is used up. I use a half-cup measure to get some almonds and some water in each scoop.</div>
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it's another foodie pen pal post for now and this month I was paired
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apologize that this post is a little late. We have been away for the
weekend attending a family wedding and although the B & B we are
staying at was supposed to have free wi-fi, it was so weak that I wasn't
able to use it. Luckily, we decided to take a few hours to ourselves
this morning and found a Starbucks to relax in. So this is what I'm
doing with my Starbucks time before heading back for a family campfire :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, onto the reason for this post. Here's the package I received from Kim...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">A sneak peek at the goodies inside :)</span></div>
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Kim included a beautiful hand-written card</div>
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I told her that I like spicy foods and she listened</div>
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Of course you need some organic tortilla chips to go with salsa!</div>
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And a Mexican rice mix</div>
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Some tex-mex seasoning</div>
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All of the yummy treats!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If this seems like fun to you, head over to <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" target="_blank">Lindsay's blog</a> and sign up for September foodie pen pals. It's so much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Until last week, I had never heard of Purple Prairie Barley. I didn't even know such a thing existed. I've been eating barley since I was little, but had only ever heard of whole, hulled, pot and pearl barley. It was at the <a href="http://www.bulkbarn.ca/en-ca/index.html" target="_blank">Bulk Barn</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">last week that I first came across this new (to me) kind of barley. Since I can never pass up an opportunity to try a new food, I had to buy some and give it a try. I took it home and got to work on it almost immediately and came up with this barley salad.</span></div>
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This is what the Bulk Barn has to say about the purple barley.<br />
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I wanted to use it fairly quickly, so instead of soaking it overnight I decided to do the quick-soak method. I rinsed it several times, covered it with water in a small pot, brought it to the boil, then turned off the heat and covered it for an hour. Then I changed the water and simmered it until tender. It lost some of its pretty, purple colour after cooking.</div>
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I made a dressing with white balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, whole-grain mustard, Celtic sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.</div>
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I rinsed and drained the barley and then added it to the bowl with the dressing.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">and then I thought "hey, an avocado would be nice in this" so I diced one up and added it. The result was a delicious whole-grain salad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well it's that time again. My wonderful <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" target="_blank">foodie pen pal</a> this month was the lovely <a href="http://missmylin.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Myra</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">and what a delightful package she sent me. She listened to my likes/dislikes and (self-imposed) food restrictions and sent me a very thoughtful box of goodies. </span></div>
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This is a peek at what the box looked like when I opened the lid</div>
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I got a coconut almond bar (my Mum's absolute favourite, so she'll probably be profiting from this box too :))</div>
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Yummy Simply Protein Chips and the spicy ones too, which are my favourite</div>
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A couple of handy little packages of almond butter for a snack on-the-go</div>
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And these bison bites, which look really intriguing. Can't wait to try them.</div>
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I love Sahale snacks. Haven't tried this flavour, but balsamic vinegar and cayenne sounds fantastic to me!!</div>
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Potato chips...my occasional guilty pleasure. Myra mentioned she liked this brand when she was a kid. </div>
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Some fancy David's Tea!</div>
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Mangosteen soap! Wow, it smells wonderful.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">And one of Myra's favourite recipes from when she did a paleo boot camp...how cool is that!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span>Last but not least, she included this beautiful card. I love the handwritten note and her handwriting is so neat!! :) Thanks again Myra for this lovely box of treats!! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been a big fan of <a href="http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/thin-oat-ginger-crisps/" target="_blank">this blog</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">for a few years now and was excited when I saw this recipe (clearly their photography isn't done with an iPhone lol). I knew it would be a winner, so I decided to give it a try today. I doubled the recipe because I wanted to share the cookies. They took all of 5 minutes to put together, so this is definitely one of those recipes you can whip up at the last minute when you're craving a sweet treat. The only change I made was to 'up' the amount of ginger and sub. cinnamon for the cloves (Perry is not a fan of cloves). They are absolutely scrumptious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Well it's time for another food pen pals reveal. This month, I was lucky to receive a box of goodies from Sam. She really listened to my likes/dislikes and (self-imposed) dietary restrictions. I was thrilled with the thoughtful things she sent me.</span></span></div>
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Here's the box I received.</div>
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Sam is the second person to wrap my goodies in a cereal box. Great idea as it's light in weight and a good size. We don't eat cereal, so I can only do the same when someone sends me one :)</div>
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I mentioned that my biggest vice is potato chips, so Sam was kind enough to include these delicious ones. I was happy to see they have no added MSG and nothing artificial. They were treated as a big treat and didn't last long between the 3 of us :)</div>
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I had never seen this before, but will be looking out for it for sure. It's sweetened with coconut palm sugar! I could hardly believe it when I read that. Again, it has nothing artificial in it. It had a lovely deep, dark chocolate flavour and was gone pretty fast.</div>
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This curry masala was fantastic. I used it with some ground grass-fed beef from a local farm and sauteed lots of onions, garlic, ginger, bell peppers & kale with it. We loved it. </div>
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Sam also included a lovely hand-written note to explain everything to me.</div>
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And last but not least, she included one of her favourite recipes. I'll be trying this very soon. I'm a big fan of Thai soups and make one that's popular with family and friends. Mine's with pumpkin and Sam's is with sweet potatoes and shrimp. It'll be fun to compare the two.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So another foodie pen pals experience is under my belt and again it was a wonderful one. If you're interested in seeing what I sent, pop on over to Michelle's <a href="http://www.3cheaprunners.com/2013/07/june-foodie-pals.html" target="_blank">blog</a> If you're interested in giving it a try yourself, just click on the "I love foodie pen pals" image at the top left-hand side of the page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">W<span style="font-size: large;">ell it's time for another <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" target="_blank">Foodie pen pals</a> package and <span style="font-size: large;">I am absolutely thrilled with this mont<span style="font-size: large;">h's goodies. My s<span style="font-size: large;">weet pen pal <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.withinthekitchen.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Ceecee</a> from B.C. really listened to what I told her in my e-mail and sent me the most wonderful selection of treats.</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My first thoug<span style="font-size: large;">ht was that <span style="font-size: large;">during</span> my 3 months participating in foodi<span style="font-size: large;">e pen<span style="font-size: large;"> pals, I have recei<span style="font-size: large;">ve<span style="font-size: large;">d seaweed every sing<span style="font-size: large;">le time. I don't think I mentioned to any of my pen pals that all three of us<span style="font-size: large;"> love it and eat it like it's going out of style so I guess they <span style="font-size: large;">are all psychic :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this month the foodie pen pal who <span style="font-size: large;">was chosen for me was my sister Ashleigh. I'm not sure if <span style="font-size: large;">she took pics. of what I sent her, but I'll be sure to ask if she<span style="font-size: large;">'ll write a short guest post about the package.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited about this recipe. I think it tastes almost like regular (made with wheat flour) banana bread, yet it has no grains and no added sugars of any kind! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been avoiding bananas altogether for quite some time as they're such a sweet, starchy fruit but the more I think about it, the more I think that there's no reason I can't use them to sweeten baked goods. I figure if I'm using 2 or 3 bananas for a whole recipe, I'm not likely to be consuming more than maybe 1/4 of a banana at a time and that's really not that much. So I'm giving myself cautious permission to add them back into our diets</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found <a href="http://www.peanutbutterrunner.com/perfect-paleo-banana-bread-recipe/" target="_blank">this wonderful recipe</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">this morning and knew it was the one I wanted to tinker with. I really only made a couple of changes to the original recipe and that was to add one extra banana in place of the maple syrup it called for and a little bit more spice and salt. I figured the moisture from the banana would replace the moisture in the maple syrup and it would also replace the sweetness. The experiment worked! It's both sweet and moist and the texture is fantastic. I know I'll be making this one again soon and probably changing it up a little bit by adding nuts or 70% cocoa chocolate chips (if Krestan has his way)</span>. </div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Added 2 organic eggs that my wonderful friend Teresa picked up for me at a local farm.</span></div>
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<br />Grain-free Banana Bread<br /><br />2 large eggs<br />3 ripe large bananas<br />2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted<br />3/4 cup of almond flour<br />1/4 cup of coconut flour<br />3/4 teaspoon of baking soda<br />3/4 teaspoon baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon of Celtic sea salt<br />2 heaping teaspoons cinnamon<br />1/4 teaspoon nutmeg<br />1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350F. Prepare a parchment sling and line a 9X5 glass loaf pan. Spray the edges that the parchment doesn't cover. Using a stand mixer, mix the eggs, bananas and melted coconut oil. Mix it all until the bananas are nicely mashed up. To a small bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix well. Dump everything from the small bowl into the mixer bowl and mix until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and bake for about an hour until top springs back when lightly pressed. Allow to cool on a wire tray before slicing.</div>
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It all came packed in this cereal box :)</div>
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And included a lovely, hand-written letter explaining what everything was</div>
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Mmmm, plantain chips. I polished these off quite quickly!</div>
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And she even popped popcorn and spiced it with two of my favourites, ginger and wasabi</div>
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Yummy seaweed, a big favourite in this house!</div>
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Some lovely mint chocolate David's tea. Not really my thing, but Krestan loves it!</div>
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A toasted coconut nutrition bar</div>
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2 sachets of flavoured nut butter. I bet these will taste great on celery!</div>
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I love my gourmet salts, so this will definitely be well-used!</div>
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And last, but definitely not least is some banana ginger curry sauce. I never buy bottled sauces, so this should be fun to try. Katie suggested brushing it on chicken or even as a dip. Can't wait to try it!</div>
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What a wonderful box full of lovely surprises. I highly recommend all foodies trying <a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" target="_blank">this pen pal programme</a> I'm having such a great time with it.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">On Satur<span style="font-size: large;">day (yesterday)</span></span> mornin<span style="font-size: large;">g I was <span style="font-size: large;">privileged to be a part of a wonderful cha<span style="font-size: large;">rity event</span></span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Pictured above i<span style="font-size: large;">s the lovely Johanna, owner and founder of JQ Fitness<span style="font-size: large;">. Johanna<span style="font-size: large;">, </span>her <span style="font-size: large;">husband Jeff and their team at <a href="http://www.iluvthis.ca/mississauga-fitness-boot-camp.html" target="_blank">I Luv This Bootcamp</a> have been working around the clock to make yes<span style="font-size: large;">ter<span style="font-size: large;">day</span></span>'s event a re<span style="font-size: large;">ality<span style="font-size: large;">. All proceeds <span style="font-size: large;">from</span> th<span style="font-size: large;">is charity boot<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>camp <span style="font-size: large;">wer<span style="font-size: large;">e</span> <span style="font-size: large;">donated to <a href="http://www.freethem.ca/" target="_blank">Free-them</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">whic<span style="font-size: large;">h is an organization <span style="font-size: large;">working to<span style="font-size: large;">wards <span style="font-size: large;">a</span> <span style="font-size: large;">goal <span style="font-size: large;">to</span> <span style="font-size: large;">end human trafficking/slaver<span style="font-size: large;">y.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I decided that rather than paying to participat<span style="font-size: large;">e</span> in the boot camp portion of the day<span style="font-size: large;">, I would like to do a littl<span style="font-size: large;">e more to help out. I appro<span style="font-size: large;">ached Jo<span style="font-size: large;">hanna a couple of months ago and asked if I could provide some healthy baked goods for t<span style="font-size: large;">he participants to enjoy before and after <span style="font-size: large;">their workout. She accepted my offer<span style="font-size: large;">, so o<span style="font-size: large;">ver the next few weeks I made some t<span style="font-size: large;">reats and <span style="font-size: large;">had the members of our kickboxing and stability ball classes (taught by Jo<span style="font-size: large;">hanna) give me some feedback. I'm happy to say that <span style="font-size: large;">the comments were all p<span style="font-size: large;">ositive and everyone seemed to enjoy being my lab rats<span style="font-size: large;"> :) So for the <span style="font-size: large;">past week, I've been baking and dehydrating my heart out <span style="font-size: large;">to provide p<span style="font-size: large;">lenty of goodie<span style="font-size: large;">s to help fuel and replenish the <span style="font-size: large;">participants of the event. The day went off without a hit<span style="font-size: large;">ch <span style="font-size: large;">(as far <span style="font-size: large;">as I know) and was a great success. Lots of money was raised <span style="font-size: large;">for <a href="http://www.freethem.ca/" target="_blank">this wonderful cause</a> <span style="font-size: large;">and a whole lot of fun was had doing so. I'm very <span style="font-size: large;">happy to say th<span style="font-size: large;">at I got <span style="font-size: large;">more <span style="font-size: large;">compliments tha<span style="font-size: large;">n I could ever ha<span style="font-size: large;">ve</span> dreamed of and countless requests for recipes. So, <span style="font-size: large;">I promised I'd get working on a blog post about the even<span style="font-size: large;">t and that I would share the recipes for what I baked and <span style="font-size: large;">de<span style="font-size: large;">hydrated. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pepsi Co. provided <span style="font-size: large;">cases and cases of <span style="font-size: large;">drinks such as One <span style="font-size: large;">Coconut Water, Aquafin<span style="font-size: large;">a bottled water, Gatorade and G<span style="font-size: large;">atorade <span style="font-size: large;">P</span>re-game Fuel</span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is <span style="font-size: large;">n</span>aturo<span style="font-size: large;">path <a href="http://www.drjasonlee.com/" target="_blank">Dr. Jason Lee</a> g<span style="font-size: large;">iv<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">ing</span></span></span> a wonderful talk about health and its relation to what we put into our bodies...</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And there was even a kiddie boot camp :) ....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just be<span style="font-size: large;">cause they're adorable, here<span style="font-size: large;"> are Johanna and Jeff's sweet babies...</span></span></span><br />
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One of the boot camp participants provided chocolate gold medals for the kids :)</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can honestly say that I'm </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">alr<span style="font-size: large;">eady </span></span>excited<span style="font-size: large;"> about next year<span style="font-size: large;">'s event. Perry said he wa<span style="font-size: large;">nts us to participate in the team challenge<span style="font-size: large;">! I think we'd better start training next week :)</span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now for the <span style="font-size: large;">recipes as promised. I have already blo<span style="font-size: large;">gged abo<span style="font-size: large;">ut the seed cookies <a href="http://gourmetmom.blogspot.ca/2010/03/cookies-that-taste-good-and-are.html" target="_blank">here</a></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">(but <span style="font-size: large;">cha<span style="font-size: large;">nged them slightly) </span></span>and the oatm<span style="font-size: large;">eal spice cookies <a href="http://gourmetmom.blogspot.ca/2010/10/quick-easy-and-delicious-oat-spice.html" target="_blank">here</a></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">and unfortu<span style="font-size: large;">nately I don't have my own pics. of <span style="font-size: large;">the other goodies (yet) except for the<span style="font-size: large;"> ch<span style="font-size: large;">ocolate zucchini bread </span></span>as I <span style="font-size: large;">di<span style="font-size: large;">dn't even think of that.</span></span> H<span style="font-size: large;">owever<span style="font-size: large;">, I'll <span style="font-size: large;">share all the recipes below and hopefully will get around to baking these it<span style="font-size: large;">ems again so that I can show the step-by-step <span style="font-size: large;">processes. Not all of these recipes were invented by me, so I'll also share links to the originals<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 medium zucchini, shredded</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 large organic, pastured eggs, whisked</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">¾ cup almond butter</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">⅓ cup organic raw honey</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">¼ cup cocoa powder (you coul<span style="font-size: large;">d use raw cacao)</span></span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 tablespoons coconut flour</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 heaping teaspoon cinnamon</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">½ teaspoon baking powder</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">½ teaspoon baking soda</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1<span style="font-size: large;">/2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Grate <span style="font-size: large;">zuc<span style="font-size: large;">chini on the large hol<span style="font-size: large;">es of a cheese grater. <span style="font-size: large;"></span>Lay pap<span style="font-size: large;">er towels on <span style="font-size: large;">your kitchen counter<span style="font-size: large;">, put zucchini on top and cover with more paper towels. Press down to remove moist<span style="font-size: large;">ure and then <span style="font-size: large;">put the zucchini into a large bowl. Add <span style="font-size: large;">the rest of th<span style="font-size: large;">e ingredients and mix<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">until well-com<span style="font-size: large;">bine<span style="font-size: large;">d.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Line 2 small (3" x 5") loaf pans with parch<span style="font-size: large;">ment<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">paper and <span style="font-size: large;">bake for 35-40 minutes until the tops spring back <span style="font-size: large;">when <span style="font-size: large;">gently pressed. Allow to sit for 5 minutes in<span style="font-size: large;"> the pans, then remove to a coo<span style="font-size: large;">ling rack un<span style="font-size: large;">til cooled through.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">An<span style="font-size: large;">d </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://dietdessertndogs.com/2009/03/17/maple-mania-i-marvelous-maple-flax-cookies/" target="_blank">here</a> is where I found the recipe for the <span style="font-size: large;">Maple Flax Cookies.<span style="font-size: large;"> Here's t<span style="font-size: large;">he recipe</span></span> with my changes...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Maple Flax Cookies </span></span></div>
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/2 cup (60 g) whole rolled oats </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 Tbsp (15 ml) coconut oil, solid at room temperature</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 Tbsp (45 ml) pure maple syrup (look for B g<span style="font-size: large;">rade)</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tsp (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2 Tbsp (30 ml) finely ground flax seeds (<span style="font-size: large;">don't buy a<span style="font-size: large;">lrea<span style="font-size: large;">d<span style="font-size: large;">y ground seeds...do this yourself in a spic<span style="font-size: large;">e or coffee <span style="font-size: large;">grinder immediately before using)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 Tbsp (45 ml) whole flax seeds</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking soda</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/4 tsp (1 ml) baking powder</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1/<span style="font-size: large;">4</span> tsp (<span style="font-size: large;">1</span> ml) Celtic sea salt</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the bowl of a food processor, <span style="font-size: large;">blend</span> the oats
until they resemble a coarse meal. </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">A</span>dd the coconut oil, maple syrup<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>and ground flax seeds. Blend until combined well and smooth.
Set aside <span style="font-size: large;">f</span>or at least
2 minutes.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Put all of this into a large </span>bowl <span style="font-size: large;">and </span>add th<span style="font-size: large;">e rest of the ingredients. S</span>tir well.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Using a teaspoon-<span style="font-size: large;">sized cookie s<span style="font-size: large;">cooper (or <span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons)</span></span></span>, drop the mixture onto cookie sheet
about 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Do not flatten the cookies<span style="font-size: large;"> as they </span>will
spread on their own.</span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bake 10-13 minutes, until slighlty puffed and lightly browned. Allow to cool completely before removing from sheet (they will
firm up as they cool). Makes 8-10 cookies. May be frozen.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The little coconut <span style="font-size: large;">balls are a<span style="font-size: large;">ctually a raw recipe from <a href="http://oneluckyduck.com/pages/sarma" target="_blank">Sarm<span style="font-size: large;">a</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span>the owner of <a href="http://oneluckyduck.com/pages/pure-food-and-wine/" target="_blank">Pure Food and Wine</a></span> which is a re<span style="font-size: large;">staurant <span style="font-size: large;">we <span style="font-size: large;">plan</span> to visit one day. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">This recipe was e-mailed to me, so I<span style="font-size: large;"> don<span style="font-size: large;">'t have a link for it. Hopefully mentioning <span style="font-size: large;">the author here is <span style="font-size: large;">giving enough credit!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">C<span style="font-size: large;">hocolate Coconut Balls</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">3 cups unsweetened<span style="font-size: large;">, dried coconut</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1<span style="font-size: large;"> 1<span style="font-size: large;">/2 cups cocoa powder </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 cup maple syrup (look for B grade)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1<span style="font-size: large;">/2 cup coconut butter (<a href="http://artisanafoods.com/products/coconut-butter" target="_blank">this stuff</a>)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon v<span style="font-size: large;">anilla extract</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Mix all ingredients toget<span style="font-size: large;">her. Using a teaspoon-sized cookie scooper, place moun<span style="font-size: large;">ds on <span style="font-size: large;">the mesh trays of a</span> dehydra<span style="font-size: large;">tor</span></span></span></span>. The ori<span style="font-size: large;">ginal said to d</span>ehydra<span style="font-size: large;">te for <span style="font-size: large;">12-24</span> hours at 115</span>F. I did it at 125F for about 4-6 hours and that was plenty. I'm sure you could do these on cookie sheets in the oven at its lowest setting with the door slightly ajar. Because the <span style="font-size: large;">lowest oven temp<span style="font-size: large;">. is probably high<span style="font-size: large;">er than 125F, it would most likely only take 3 hours or so<span style="font-size: large;">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Deborah K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10787139725764222817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18578086.post-8455784787130880222013-04-03T06:28:00.001-07:002013-04-03T06:28:59.592-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is <span style="font-size: large;">short and very sweet. I asked Joanna (who received a package from me) to write a little bit about <span style="font-size: large;">what I sent. She mentio<span style="font-size: large;">ned <span style="font-size: large;">that sh<span style="font-size: large;">e <span style="font-size: large;">forgot to take a picture as she was too exc<span style="font-size: large;">ited to sample what was in the box of goodies. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what Joanna wrote<span style="font-size: large;">...</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Both Deborah and I were first time "Foodie Penpals" last month. I can't express my utmost delight when a parcel appeared at my door wrapped in kraft paper and filled with thoughtful, delicious treats. Since my only stipulations were "No papaya, please," Deborah had full reign of preparing a fun and tasty package. She included chipotle flavoured seaweed, chocolate quinoa biscuits, cheese crostinis, a bar of Cocoacara orange and chili dark chocolate, lamb curry mix, and Deborah's own homemade sharp cheddar cheese shortbread biscuits. Although everything in the package was incredible, the cheddar shortbread biscuits were the top contender. I had to keep a watchful eye my fiance didn't sneak too many away from me! It was a real treat not only to receive such a generous package, but it was exciting to become acquainted with a new person who shares an interest in food and cooking. Food truly brings people together. Many thanks Deborah!<br /> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may have noticed the link on the left-hand side of the page for 'Foodie Penpals'. I found out a<span style="font-size: large;">bout <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.theleangreenbean.com/foodie-penpals/" target="_blank">this wonderful exchange programme</a> a few months ago and recommended it to my sister Ashleigh. She signed up for February and had such a b<span style="font-size: large;">last, that I decided to do it for <span style="font-size: large;">March. The reason I didn't do it right aw<span style="font-size: large;">ay is because<span style="font-size: large;"> we don't eat wheat or <span style="font-size: large;">most grains, rarely eat sugar of any kind<span style="font-size: large;"> and really don't e<span style="font-size: large;">at a lot of pro<span style="font-size: large;">cessed foods. I <span style="font-size: large;">figured that would be a bit too diffi<span style="font-size: large;">cult for the person who was buying food for me, so though<span style="font-size: large;">t maybe it wasn't a good idea. But whe<span style="font-size: large;">n <span style="font-size: large;">I <span style="font-size: large;">me<span style="font-size: large;">ntioned this to Ashleigh, she said there's no reason why I couldn't just <span style="font-size: large;">explain about my restrictions and see what happens. So, I <span style="font-size: large;">went fo<span style="font-size: large;">r it and <span style="font-size: large;">I'm so happy I did. What a great time I had buying items for my pen<span style="font-size: large;">pal's package! She's a teacher in Toron<span style="font-size: large;">to and said she loves everything except papaya<span style="font-size: large;">, so that made for a fun shop<span style="font-size: large;">ping spree with almost <span style="font-size: large;">no<span style="font-size: large;"> restriction<span style="font-size: large;">s.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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Delicious seaweed (I LOVE seaweed)</div>
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Dried apricots, with no added sugar</div>
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A fruit and seed mix which is supposed to be a snack, but I've got some cookies planned with this in them</div>
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Raspberry licorice, which I found a bit sweet but Perry gobbled up in 2 seconds flat :)</div>
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And the very best part, homemade blondies made with chickpeas. They are delicious!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you again to V<span style="font-size: small;">esna for such a great Foodiepen<span style="font-size: small;">pal first experience! </span></span>If you'd like to participate in Foodie<span style="font-size: small;">pen<span style="font-size: small;">pals, j<span style="font-size: small;">ust click on t<span style="font-size: small;">he link <span style="font-size: small;">at the top le<span style="font-size: small;">ft-hand si<span style="font-size: small;">de of the page. Do it, it's so much fun!!! :)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Chickpea Crackers with <span style="font-size: x-large;">Chive<span style="font-size: x-large;">s</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">I cam<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;"> across <a href="http://tasty-yummies.com/2012/05/30/spicy-chickpea-crackers-with-chives-gluten-free-vegan/" target="_blank">this recipe</a></span></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">a few weeks ago and knew I had to try it. We've pretty much cut grain<span style="font-size: large;">s out of our diet, so I've really been missing crackers. I have a fantastic recipe for crackers made from seeds that I use often, but sometimes <span style="font-size: large;">I just cra<span style="font-size: large;">ve a cracker that actually tastes like a cracker. This one really fit the <span style="font-size: large;">bill. The only thin<span style="font-size: large;">g I'd do differently next time is to roll them very sligh<span style="font-size: large;">tly thinner. <span style="font-size: large;">Other than that, they're <span style="font-size: large;">my perfect c<span style="font-size: large;">racker because they're crunchy<span style="font-size: large;"> and tasty but not over<span style="font-size: large;">whel<span style="font-size: large;">ming, so they<span style="font-size: large;">'</span>re the perfect base for dips and <span style="font-size: large;">spreads.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>I sifted 1 cup of besan (chickpea flour) into a large bowl</div>
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I added 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast</div>
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Then I added 1/2 tsp. baking powder, 1 tsp. Celtic sea salt, 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper and 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives</div>
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I stirred in 2 tsps. of extra-virgin olive oil and a few tbsps. water and then started to mix it with my hands until it all came together. Then I kneaded it for a couple of minutes, rolled it into a ball and covered with plastic wrap. I let it rest in the fridge for 10 minutes. </div>
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I removed it from the fridge and broke the dough into 4 pieces. I put one piece on the counter top which I'd sprinkled with more besan. Then I sprinkled a little more on top and rolled it out to 1/4" thickness (next time I'll do it a bit thinner). </div>
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Then I cut them into little shapes and placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. I repeated with all of the pieces of dough. Then I baked them in a 350F oven for 20 minutes. </div>
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Then I removed them from the oven and let them cool. I considered adding more chives, but was worried it would make them too moist. I don't think that's a problem, so I may do that next time too. Tiny pieces of sundried tomato might be a nice addition too.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found <span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://budgetpaleo.blogspot.ca/2011/06/susan-helms-pre-wod-energy-balls.html" target="_blank">this recipe</a></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;">and knew right away that I wanted to make it. First of all, it has no added swee<span style="font-size: large;">t<span style="font-size: large;">e<span style="font-size: large;">ners, and it has only a handful of ingredients. Also, it's <span style="font-size: large;">filled with so much coconut goodness and I'm all about the coconut :)</span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">The only downsi<span style="font-size: large;">de I can find is that the recipe doesn't make a whole lot of servings. <span style="font-size: large;">Next time I make it, I'll doub<span style="font-size: large;">le it for sure. I opted to make my own coconut butter as I did in <a href="http://gourmetmom.blogspot.ca/2011/03/frozen-choco-banana-coconut-treats-when.html" target="_blank">this post</a></span></span></span> because it's just <span style="font-size: large;">so <span style="font-size: large;">darn easy (and less expensive) with a Vitamix. I also used a whole <span style="font-size: large;">vanilla <span style="font-size: large;">bean instead of vanill<span style="font-size: large;">a extract.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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I poured a couple of cups of unsweetened shredded coconut into the Vitamix and blended it for 45 seconds on #5 and then about 15-30 seconds on high</div>
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I also used my Vitamix to grind 3 oz. of macadamia nuts. Mine were roasted and salted. Had they been raw, I would have added a little Celtic sea salt.</div>
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I mixed it all together to make a coconut/macadamia soup of sorts. Then I placed it into the fridge, stirring every 2 minutes</div>
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Then I rolled them into balls (working quickly as they get quite slippery) and rolled them in shredded, unsweetened coconut</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then I placed them into the freezer <span style="font-size: small;">for 10 minutes<span style="font-size: small;">. <span style="font-size: small;">They do have to be <span style="font-size: small;">kept refrigerated or frozen as <span style="font-size: small;">coconut oil melts at room temperature.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so yes <span style="font-size: large;">it's gree<span style="font-size: large;">n<span style="font-size: large;">. In<span style="font-size: large;"> fact<span style="font-size: large;"> it's VERY green :)</span></span> I'm sure it's not what most people w<span style="font-size: large;">ould expect a mocha frappuccin<span style="font-size: large;">o to look li<span style="font-size: large;">ke, but it's <span style="font-size: large;">MUCH better for you than one of those admitte<span style="font-size: large;">dly delici<span style="font-size: large;">ous, but sugar-laden concoctions and it honestly does taste yummy. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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This is my favourite protein powder (chocolate)</div>
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This is prepared Irish moss (the always lovely Meghan will show you how to make it <a href="http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2012/01/04/the-mystery-revealed-how-to-prepare-irish-moss-sea-moss/" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I cube of frozen coconut milk (I freeze coconut milk in ice cube trays for just this purpose)</div>
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raw cacao nibs (oh so delicious and oh so good for you)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">I made some homemade mayo a few weeks ago and although I loved it, Perry and Krestan both thought it was too 'coconutty'. I used a mixture of melted coconut oil and extra-virgin olive oil. The coconut flavour really did rather take over and it was detectable in everything I added it to. So today I decided to try using half extra-virgin olive oil and half avocado oil. I think this is definitely a better combination as the flavour isn't anywhere near as strong. I also do not worry about the eggs being raw, although I know some people are squeamish about this. The eggs we use are pastured and are very fresh, so I don't concern myself about it. I'm so thankful that I have a Vitamix. It makes life so much easier when it comes to things like making homemade mayo :-)</span></div>
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I turned the Vitamix on and quickly turned the speed up to #10 and then on to high. Next, I slowly streamed in 4/5 cup of avocado oil and 4/5 cup extra-virgin olive oil.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It had just about everything I was looking for, so I only had to change a couple of things.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hqmY2BjwnKI/Tz1yMjt9tFI/AAAAAAAABeo/948HP9ZM5Ug/s1600/bars+018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hqmY2BjwnKI/Tz1yMjt9tFI/AAAAAAAABeo/948HP9ZM5Ug/s400/bars+018.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then, in a medium saucepan, I gently melted 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil then added the contents of the food processor as well as 1/2 cup almond butter.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1qfmSwqc2hI/Tz1ySjdiCcI/AAAAAAAABew/90PyOoazVXw/s1600/bars+022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1qfmSwqc2hI/Tz1ySjdiCcI/AAAAAAAABew/90PyOoazVXw/s400/bars+022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I mixed it all together and scooped it into silicone heart-shaped molds. Then I topped them with melted 70% cocoa chocolate.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VCwLgvOBQs0/Tz1yYtpilrI/AAAAAAAABe4/RTd1WDYdQ7I/s1600/bars+027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VCwLgvOBQs0/Tz1yYtpilrI/AAAAAAAABe4/RTd1WDYdQ7I/s400/bars+027.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I popped them into the freezer for an hour and voila! </div>Deborah K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/10787139725764222817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18578086.post-27971432086299896092012-01-19T14:36:00.000-08:002012-01-19T14:36:00.297-08:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Blueberry Butternut Squash Muffins</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XiIlg8BZpAA/TxiNViTyG8I/AAAAAAAABdo/k4I3Z59ylCo/s1600/muffins+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XiIlg8BZpAA/TxiNViTyG8I/AAAAAAAABdo/k4I3Z59ylCo/s640/muffins+030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a recipe I've been playing around with for some time. The original idea came from this <a href="http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2009/11/27/tova-chia-pumpkin-muffins/">recipe</a>.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you read my blog regularly, you know that I love Meghan Telpner and often use her recipes, or bits and pieces thereof :-) This one actually came from one of her assistants. I started off using 2 kinds of sweeteners, as the original called for, but found we didn't think it needed that much. So I've made it with maple syrup, or coconut palm sugar (my fav. low GI sweetener) and this time I tried it with raw honey. I've also used various kinds of flour in this recipe, including oat, brown rice, premade gluten-free blends, arrowroot, tapioca, etc... This time I used a mix of besan (ground chickpeas), oat and brown rice flours. I think this might be the one that's baked up lightest and fluffiest so far. This is also the first time I've used blueberries in this particular recipe. I usually use dates or raisins.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what I did...</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QYpC9aBAbSk/TxiH7ZF_L6I/AAAAAAAABcA/2fMaLNEZmpI/s1600/salad+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QYpC9aBAbSk/TxiH7ZF_L6I/AAAAAAAABcA/2fMaLNEZmpI/s400/salad+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cut in half a beautiful butternut squash I bought at our favourite organic farm (Simpler Thyme in Waterdown, On.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Un-YhN7bZjk/TxiIBUu5EAI/AAAAAAAABcI/gJSZixsdYCM/s1600/salad+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Un-YhN7bZjk/TxiIBUu5EAI/AAAAAAAABcI/gJSZixsdYCM/s400/salad+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Roasted it for 45 minutes in a 400F oven (on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2FrvPBOPqrE/TxiIp-9ZRjI/AAAAAAAABcQ/P7qo0WIpgn4/s1600/muffins+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2FrvPBOPqrE/TxiIp-9ZRjI/AAAAAAAABcQ/P7qo0WIpgn4/s400/muffins+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Cooled, then mashed the squash</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuC6V1HaBcM/TxiIvvE8k5I/AAAAAAAABcY/ShSIsrKxy_o/s1600/muffins+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HuC6V1HaBcM/TxiIvvE8k5I/AAAAAAAABcY/ShSIsrKxy_o/s400/muffins+007.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Put it into the bowl of my stand mixer with 2 organic eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnsB87PJ8H8/TxiI1YhGuxI/AAAAAAAABcg/HQ3ddRpfAYw/s1600/muffins+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RnsB87PJ8H8/TxiI1YhGuxI/AAAAAAAABcg/HQ3ddRpfAYw/s400/muffins+008.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (I usually use coconut oil for this, but thought it would make a change) and 1/2 cup raw honey</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2QBZZeOUzY/TxiI7kjpjyI/AAAAAAAABco/VZD6qkE2HAM/s1600/muffins+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2QBZZeOUzY/TxiI7kjpjyI/AAAAAAAABco/VZD6qkE2HAM/s400/muffins+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Mixed it all together </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LbH33LaOTW4/TxiJBqUD94I/AAAAAAAABcw/C83S_46S0YA/s1600/muffins+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LbH33LaOTW4/TxiJBqUD94I/AAAAAAAABcw/C83S_46S0YA/s400/muffins+011.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then added 1/2 cup oat flour (I just ground the oats myself), 1/2 cup chickpea flour and 1/2 cup brown rice flour</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7iv37HwV-rc/TxiJHXGq2EI/AAAAAAAABc4/6h4T7JxO2uM/s1600/muffins+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7iv37HwV-rc/TxiJHXGq2EI/AAAAAAAABc4/6h4T7JxO2uM/s400/muffins+012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Added 3 tablespoons lucuma, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2/3 tsp. Celtic sea salt, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon & 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jcTfpLe7W5E/TxiTA4vGvbI/AAAAAAAABdw/Yp9aVpQwLqM/s1600/muffins+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jcTfpLe7W5E/TxiTA4vGvbI/AAAAAAAABdw/Yp9aVpQwLqM/s400/muffins+020.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is lucuma. Some info. on it can be found<a _blank"="" href="http://myojio.squarespace.com/lucuma/"> here</a>.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LvXJokVSuvo/TxiJNVgLg5I/AAAAAAAABdA/dR3u7AXCyeA/s1600/muffins+014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LvXJokVSuvo/TxiJNVgLg5I/AAAAAAAABdA/dR3u7AXCyeA/s400/muffins+014.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Then I added 2/3 cup chopped, raw walnuts</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NcRR3pxbx_c/TxiJToR8ZiI/AAAAAAAABdI/s1Siri176lc/s1600/muffins+016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NcRR3pxbx_c/TxiJToR8ZiI/AAAAAAAABdI/s1Siri176lc/s400/muffins+016.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> And one and a half cups frozen blueberries</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GTsskGUPWiQ/TxiJZB5ZSjI/AAAAAAAABdQ/O1XaUl1vH88/s1600/muffins+017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GTsskGUPWiQ/TxiJZB5ZSjI/AAAAAAAABdQ/O1XaUl1vH88/s400/muffins+017.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Folded them in gently and then dolloped the mixture into large muffin liners</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O8_caaNnFL8/TxiJdd-0V9I/AAAAAAAABdY/NF5B3uH1WB4/s1600/muffins+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O8_caaNnFL8/TxiJdd-0V9I/AAAAAAAABdY/NF5B3uH1WB4/s400/muffins+019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I baked them for 28 minutes at 350F (rotating trays halfway through cooking time)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XiIlg8BZpAA/TxiNViTyG8I/AAAAAAAABdo/k4I3Z59ylCo/s1600/muffins+030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XiIlg8BZpAA/TxiNViTyG8I/AAAAAAAABdo/k4I3Z59ylCo/s400/muffins+030.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Finished!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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