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!

:)

Thursday, 24 February 2011

Herb, Poppy Seed, and Sesame Seed Crackers -- gluten free, sugar free, dairy free savoury snack





Spicy crackers, seaweed cracker, zesty, salty, savoury snacks. I decided it was time to go a little plain. Sometimes people just want something nibbly that isn't zesty, intense, or like a party in their mouth. So, here is a laid-back option: the herbed poppy seed and sesame seed cracker. Not too herbal, not too seedy. Just a nice, light, crisp bite. Just right with a little cheese, or perhaps a dollop of hummus.


ingredients:

1/4 cup coconut butter
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp boiling water
1 organic egg (xl)

1/4 cup flax meal
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp oregano
black pepper
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 cups almond meal


directions:

preheat oven to 300

1. melt the coconut butter with the boiling water
2. mix in the vinegar
3. add the egg once it is not too hot
4. add the flax meal
5. add the sea salt, poppy seeds, sesame seeds, oregano, and black pepper
6. stir in the baking soda
7. finally, add the almond meal
8. roll out the dough in 2 parts between 2 pieces of parchment (or using a silicone mat as your base layer)
9. score the flattened dough into squares, and transfer the whole thing to a baking sheet
10. bake at 345 for 25 minutes (swapping the 2 trays halfway through)
11. turn off the oven, and allow the crackers to remain in the cooling oven for at least 30 minutes
12. once fully cooled, store the crackers in an airtight container




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