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!

:)

Friday 3 August 2012

Trail Mix Cookies -- a gluten free, hit the trail kind of treat

It has been ages since I really posted, and ages since I made cookies. After making cookies every week for my son's preschool, I have sort of taken a break. We occasionally make cookies, but not very often. And then we just riff on a few of our faces: peanut butter and honey cookies, and chocolate cookies.

These are great! I like them chilled because of the chewiness they have when straight from the fridge. I love the combination of crunchy sunflower seeds and raisins. I like what happens when honey, sea salt, and sesame seeds do a little dance together. Then again, I'm definitely a granola hippie kind of gal. If you are more truffle ganache, these may not be your cup of tea.


ingredients:

1/4 cup extra virgin coconut oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup honey

1 tbsp ground vanilla bean
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp saigon cinnamon

1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup flax meal
1/4 cup chia seeds

2 cups almond flour
1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1 cup raisins


directions:

1. mix the eggs, coconut oil, and honey
2. add the vanilla bean, sea salt, and cinnamon
3. mix in the sesame seeds, flax meal, chia seeds, and shredded coconut
4. stir in the almond flour and baking soda
5. mix in the pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and raisins
6. drop by spoonful onto baking sheets and flatten with a wet fork
7. bake at 345 for 16-18 minutes

makes 4 dozen cookies

They will be soft when cooked and cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.



bake at 345 for 16-18 minutes

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