I was inspired by a recipe on Bob's Red Mill flour package (see, someone DOES make those!). I changed it so Alistaire could eat them, doubled the recipe and used a different jam - but in the end it was an amazing cookie that the boys can't stay out of. These cookies are crisp, buttery… Continue reading Jam n’ Butter Cookies
How Does My Garden Grow – Mid Spring
Not that we had a real winter here in the PNW, but Spring has most definitely shown up. I consider that has happened once the Lilacs open up - and call to the hummingbirds (we've had two amazing red ones this year all over our yard). And while I worked all fall and winter on… Continue reading How Does My Garden Grow – Mid Spring
Banana Apple Streusel Muffins
Banana Apple Streusel Muffins Ingredients: Streusel - ¼ cup granulated sugar 3 Tbsp white whole wheat flour ¼ tsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, diced Muffins - 3 bananas, very ripe, mashed 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1½ tsp Ener-G Foods Egg Replacer + 2 Tbsp warm water (or 1 large egg) 2 Tbsp… Continue reading Banana Apple Streusel Muffins
Building a Gnome Garden
Every garden needs a garden or fairy grove - tucked into a corner, or maybe in the middle of everything. This one is Walker's lil' garden: It has 4 "ponds" with paths between them, with features: Walker saw a fairy garden kit and asked for it - it came with a tiny metal fence to… Continue reading Building a Gnome Garden