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!

:)

Sunday, 12 February 2012

Muffins -- The kind with lots of pecans and dates




The thing about muffins is they are kind of like a snack and kind of like a meal. So, if you are as lazy as I am, it's nice to have a batch in the house. I like to make 'em so they are not too sweet, and therefore can do double duty as breakfast or as a top up. Generally, if it comes to cakes or brownies, I'll go sweeter and probably more delicate.

So we've established these are not delicate and not sweet. But they taste great, and are great for you. My son likes these for breakfast with plenty of butter. Then again, he likes everything with plenty of butter.

And, like I've said in the past, pecan and date do something together that ... is special. Sorry, I know that word is ... a little too special. But, pecan and date together rock the house.


ingredients:

2 cups warm water
1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
2 eggs

1/2 cup flax meal
1/4 cup hemp hearts
1/4 cup ground chia seeds

1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp ground vanilla bean
2 tsp ceylon cinnamon

1 cup pecan meal
1 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped pecans


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. combine the warm water and coconut oil
2. add the ground chia seeds, hemp hearts, and flax meal
3. add the eggs and the sea salt, vanilla, and cinnamon
4. mix in the pecan meal, almond flour, and baking soda
5. stir in the chopped dates and pecans
6. scoop into prepared muffin cups
7. bake at 345 for 30 minutes
8. allow to cool a little before removing from muffin cups
9. makes 24 muffins


Store in an airtight container and don't be afraid to eat them for breakfast.

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