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!

:)

Monday 3 October 2011

Peanut Butter Cookies -- a new twist on an old fave. Gluten Free! Sugar Free! Grain Free! Peanuty goodness ...


These are good. Try 'em.


ingredients:

1 cup peanut butter (crunchy, all-natural, organic) (you know, the kind with nothin' but peanuts in it)
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs

1 tbsp ceylon cinnamon
1 tsp ground vanilla bean
3/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup flax meal
1 cup almond meal
2 cups pecan meal


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. combine the peanut butter, water, and coconut sugar
2. add the eggs and spices
3. add the flax meal and baking soda
4. add the pecan meal and almond meal
5. drop by spoonful onto a lined baking sheet, and flatten with a wet fork
6. bake for 20 minutes
7. cool on the baking sheets, and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Makes 3 dozen! Or so.







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