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 20 December 2012

vegan 'sugar' cookies sans sugar, sans gluten, sans grain





1/2 cup water
2 tsp egg replacer
1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup agave
1/4 cup coconut sugar

1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup peppermint extract

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/4 cup chia seeds, ground
1/4 cup white sesame seeds, ground
1 cup shredded coconut finely ground

2 tbsp arrowroot flour
1/2 tsp baking soda


1/2  cup sunflower seeds, finely ground to powder

1/2 cup coconut flour

coconut sugar and
xylitol to sprinkle on top


directions:

1. combine the ingredients
2. chill the dough
3. roll between 2 layers of parchment and cut with cookie cutters
3.5 OPTIONAL sprinkle the cookies with coconut sugar and/or xylitol
4. bake on a lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes at 345
5. store in an airtight container

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