Monday, March 12, 2012

GF Biscuit/Cookie/Scone/Yumminess

I'm writing this recipe for a friend who NEEDS IT RIGHT NOW! from memory of a biscuit I make that doesn't have a recipe, so forgive me if I don't have it completely right...  I usually judge the amounts as I go along...  Next time I make these I will update this post (and include a photo)!

1/2 c almond flour (finely ground)
1/2 c gf oat flour
1 T flax seed meal
1 t vanilla extract
1/4 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
3/4 t baking powder
1 T butter, softened
1 large free-range eggs
a little bit of milk/kefir/yogurt if dough is dry

Mix everything together and place on lightly oiled baking sheet in little mounds, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter
Bake at 350 for 8-10 mins

Optional Additions:
     1/4 c chocolate chips
     1/4 c dried fruit
     1/2 tsp cinnamon
     sub out oat flour for all almond flour to make grain-free

Sunday, March 11, 2012

almost Paleo Protein Snack Balls

I saw a tasty-looking recipe on Pinterest from Caveman Strong, and I was intrigued, but I rarely make anything as it is given, so here's my version:

almost Paleo Protein Snack Balls

1 c almond flour (very finely ground)
1/2 c coarse almond bits
1/4 c shredded unsweetened coconut
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 c chopped dark chocolate
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp maple syrup
1 large free-range egg

Mix dry ingredients together, then add in wet ingredients.
Form into 1 1/2" diameter balls and bake at 350f for 8-10 mins
enjoy!

Laundry on the Line aka Summer in March

Yesterday we hung our jeans out to dry - it was perfect line-drying weather.



















We also planned our garden and built the first garden box of four, one of which will be half-sized for the littles to plant and dig in.

The box is by no means perfect, but all it has to do is hold dirt, right?  Oh, and that funny looking thing on the near left post, that's seeds germinating in the warmth.