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!

:)

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Cookies my friend, cookies. Dare we Date and Hemp?

Cookie lovers of the world, unite. Dyslexic cookie lovers of the world, untie.






ingredients:

1 cup dates + 1/2 cup hot water, pureed
1 cup peanut butter

4 eggs

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

1/4 cup hemp flour
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1/4 cup ground chia seeds

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 cup pecan meal
1 cup almond meal


directions:

preheat the oven to 345

1. pour the hot water over the dates and allow to soak for about 10 minutes. Make sure there are no pits in the dates before you do this. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.
2. once the dates have soaked, puree them, either using a food processor or an immersion blender. I loves me an immersion blender.
3. add the almond butter, and mix thoroughly
4. add the eggs and you know the drill
5. stir in the remaining ingredients in the order listed
6. roll into balls and flatten with a wet fork on a lined baking sheet
7. bake at 345 for 12 minutes
8. serve with good will and a little bribery
9. be the change you wish to see in the world
10. store in an airtight container
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