Category Archives: dates

Vanilla Coconut Ice

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Deanna

It’s been hot. I haven’t been baking. Except those darn coco-meal cookies that I can’t get quite right even after 5 batches. My food has been boring. Some might even say vanilla. Except sometimes vanilla is good. Like this. Vanilla … Continue reading →

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Coco-nut Pro Bars

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Deanna

Have you heard of Attune Foods? No? That’s okay. I hadn’t either until Amy of Simply Sugar and Gluten-Free asked me if I’d like to sample some of their products, and possibly incorporate them into a recipe or two, if … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Fudge Cookies

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Deanna

I could have all sorts of excuses for why it’s been 3 weeks since I’ve posted a recipe. Let’s just skip all the talk about the cute new kitten in my life (Stripus Maximus) and the week in Arizona (heaven) … Continue reading →

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Banana Brownies (nut-free, grain-free, vegan, sugar-free)

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Deanna

Despite the fact that these brownies are typically considered the kiddo’s favorite, this is how this morning’s conversation went… Kiddo: “These are nummy! Best brownies I’ve ever had. Awesome!…. You know what would make these even better? Peanut butter.” Me: … Continue reading →

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Triple Chocolate Cherry Pie (The Raw Pie Challenge)

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Deanna

I’ve been in a rut. Stuck. I’ve been making the same handful of things over and over, spending the least amount of time in the kitchen as possible. Living on giant bowls of fresh sweet cherries and big shredded cabbage … Continue reading →

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Indian Spiced Rice “Pudding”

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Deanna

Well, I would update you on what I ate the last couple of days of the sugar-free challenge. But, there’s not much to report. It was basically different incarnations of banana – banana + almond milk + ice = smoothie; … Continue reading →

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Raw Cake Pop Challenge

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Deanna

When Nicole and Lisa posted a raw cake pop challenge, and it just so happened to fall during April in the Raw, I knew I had to join in the…um…fun. Yes, that’s what it’s been. Fun. Well. Sort of. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Butter Bars (raw, vegan, grain-free)

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Deanna

Don’t forget to sign up for my giveaway of Ricki’s e-books. Check out all the details! Rhubarb – the first fruit of spring – has arrived in Wisconsin. Yesterday, thanks to my very generous uncle, I was gifted with a … Continue reading →

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Kiddo Creations: Bossk Brownies (vegan, grain-free, sugar-free)

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Deanna

I haven’t been cooking lately. Not at all. And you know what, I’m okay with that. Everyone needs a break now and then, right? And, I haven’t been eating out. I’ve been living on things like fruit and nut bowls … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Deanna

We love Lara Bars in this house, and we’ve been eating a lot of them. A lot. As you might now, eating a lot of Lara bars winds up being a tad bit expensive. And, while I’m all about supporting … Continue reading →

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