How to Make Chocolate Sparkle Cookies 1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate 3 Tbsp butter 2 eggs 1 Tbsp honey 1/3 cup organic sugar 3/4 cup ground almonds 2 tsp cocoa powder granulated sugar for rolling powdered sugar for dusting Directions Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in your microwave. Remove from heat. Mix butter [...]
Continue reading about These Are a Few of My Favorite (Christmas) Things
Since we’re still newcomers in our neighbourhood, I thought it would be a fun idea to invite the other neighbourhood children and their parents over for a Halloween treat-making party. However, by the time I had the party organized in my head, I realized it was too close to Halloween to actually expect anyone to [...]
Ripe bananas. Rainy day. Learning fractions… Let’s all make some banana muffins. You know when you just want to make something fast and easy? I was sitting at the counter watching my daughter work in one of her workbooks. She was thoroughly enjoying coloring pieces of a circle to illustrate fractions. While the rain came [...]
As the Summer winds down and the briskness of Fall returns, friends and family have been talking about craving pumpkin. My daughter was ready for another “too long put off” baking session with mommy and, and I was excited to try out the bag of organic coconut flour that I received from Tropical Traditions a [...]
In the quest for a new healthy and easy dessert I stumbled upon this super kid-friendly idea. I put everything out as seen in the photo and let my kids make their own sundaes, while I made myself a parfait. Even though yogurt and fruit mixed together is one of their favorite snacks or desserts, [...]
Continue reading about Vegetarian Foodie Fridays: Yogurt Sundaes or Parfaits
I put out a plate of veggies for my kids just about everyday. Because it’s standard practice, my kids love vegetables. Like most kids, they also love dip. I don’t always offer them dip but when I do I try to make sure it’s homemade. Luckily there’s this recipe I have that kicks the butt [...]
I actually posted this recipe for stinging nettle pesto last year, but since nettle season is upon us again and it’s my best nettle recipe, I thought I should post it one more time! Next year I’ll try to be more creative – I promise! Other ways in which to use your nettles include soups, [...]
