Category Archives: nuts

Kiddo Quickie – Double Chocolate Peanut Flour Cookies

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Deanna

Saturday night I was tucking the kiddo into bed and telling him that I was going to bake cookies to take with while cheering on friends at Ironman Wisconsin. The conversation went something like this: Kiddo: What kind of cookies, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Play in the Kitchen: Itty Bitty Apple-tizers

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Deanna

For those of you that aren’t familiar with Kitchen Play, it’s a unique Progressive Party with six talented food bloggers assigned one of the following courses: cocktail, amuse bouche, salad, appetizer/soup, entrée (main course) and dessert. All six bloggers are … 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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Coconut Cacao Nib Ice Cream Sandwiches

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Deanna

When I was in sixth grade, I had to do a demonstration for school. Even then I was a bit of a foodie. Well, not exactly a high-brow foodie, but I loved to cook. So, I decided to demonstrate making … Continue reading →

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Frozen Triple B Bites

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Deanna

So many challenges, so little time. The Sweet or Savory challenge ingredient of the month is blueberries.     The raw challenge of the month is ice cream sandwiches.     The spunky holiday is Independence day and cliché as … Continue reading →

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Banana Bread Beany Spread

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Deanna

Don’t you just love the rhythm of that title? But, beans? And, bananas? Together? Oh yes, I did. Really, it’s all the rage. I’m just copying the masters. First there was Evan, The Wanna Be Chef and his Dessert Hummus. … Continue reading →

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Genius Blondies – A Variation

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Deanna

The simply adorable Katie, over at Chocolate Covered Katie, sent a call out for folks to make variations of her Genius Blondies.  Do a riff on a gluten-free, grain-free, vegan baked good? Why, of course! The kiddo decided what we … Continue reading →

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Almost Elvis Cookies (vegan, grain-free)

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Deanna

“Mom, Elvis is that guy with a front-butt, right?” “Well, you’re thinking of Tortelvis. But, close – he was the famous singer.” “So, what do cookies have to do with Elvis, Mom?” “Well, when Elvis got famous and rich, he … Continue reading →

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Sweet Or Savory Challenge: Carob Cookies

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Deanna

Let’s just get this out of the way right up front. Sorry! I know I’ve been neglecting you all. I’ve been just a wee bit distracted with this and this and, oh yah, this. One would think that with all … 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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