Welcome to my crazy world of real food cooking ...

Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly Plants. -- Michael Pollan

I wish I could take credit for that because I think it sums up how we should eat. Simply -- eat stuff that really is food, instead of stuff that is food like substance. The supermarket is almost entirely food-like-substances, and, my friends, you should probably never ever eat them.

Fortunately, there is a world of deliciousness out there, and it can all be had in a way that not only doesn't harm your health, but in a way that benefits you hugely.

I think it's important to eat stuff that satisfies you, that keeps your blood sugar stable, and that gives you stuff your body really needs to run optimally.

But baby, it's gotta taste good.

I really like getting experimental in the kitchen. I love cooking, I love layering flavours, and I love coming up with really super yummy food. I have very strong opinions about what constitutes food, and there are a lot of things I won't touch in the kitchen. Bottom line? Pretty much everything I make is ridiculously good for you even if it tastes decadent. Although there are occasional big fat cheats ... but even those stick to real food, my friends.

For food that is usual gluten free, usually free of cane sugar, usually super low on the glycemic index, full of protein, fiber, flavour, and excellent energy, join me and Alice down the rabbit hole.

Every recipe on this blog is my own original effort and idea, so please pass 'em on, giving credit where credit is due.

Many thanks, and come back often. I'm really glad you are here!

:)

Tuesday, 16 November 2010

Baby Cake Savoury Spinach Cake -- Baby Cake #3

Savoury Spinach Cake


Earth Day, St. Paddy's Day, Kermit the Frog Day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday ... Just because you love me day ... Any day is a good day for little green cakes.

ingredients:

1 1/2 cups water
1 cup frozen spinach (to make 2 1/2 cups total, defrosted and pureed with water)
1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil, unrefined
2 eggs
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

2 1/2 - 3 tsp  organic vegetarian bouillon powder (we use Harvest Sun)
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 cup hemp seeds, shelled
2 cups almond flour (blanched)
1 cup kamut flour
1/2 tsp baking soda 


directions:

1.     preheat oven to 345
2.     puree defrosted spinach with water
3.     add beaten eggs, melted oil, apple cider vinegar, and mix
4.     add seasoning, seeds, and almond meal
5.     add baking soda 
6.     add kamut flour
7.     mix
8.     put into prepared muffin cups (I use silicon baking cups)
9.     bake for 35 minutes at 345

makes 24 little green cakes

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