Originally published on April 12, 2017 Aww, sweet simple vanilla bean ice cream. I love you. I love you by yourself, with berries, I love you à la mode on top of cakes and pies, with sauce, with toppings, on cold days, on warm days, before dinner, after dinner, really, I just love you. That would …
Wholesome Treats
Dutch Chocolate Takes Center Stage This spectacular sourdough bread features a deep, dark, Dutch chocolate swirl that is perfectly balanced against the light sweetness of organic coconut sugar. The bread is made in two batches and then layered and rolled together to form a unique and natural swirling pattern. Not only beautiful to look at, …
The wild and wistful blackberries are in full swing this month and this year’s crop are some of the plumpest I’ve ever seen. There is no better time than right now to pick these bountiful freebies and transform them into a traditional treat like humble, yet seductive, bread pudding. There is something so incredibly satisfying …
Cashew Cookie Dough to the Rescue It’s so hard for me to find a clean snack that satisfies my cravings while conforming to all my special dietary needs. This raw cashew cookie dough checks off all of those boxes and more. Maybe cashews are your favorite nut, or, like me, one of the only nuts …
Mushroom and carob hot chocolate is the most simple and delicious way to get more antioxidant-rich mushrooms into your diet. This mushroom hot chocolate recipe is one I turn to when I’m in need of a warm, satisfying mug full of pure love. This is the kind of warm drink that envelops you in silky …
These ooey-gooey sourdough cinnamon rolls are extra soft and stretchy due to their generous size and many many layers of buttery cinnamon sugar filling! I set out to create the perfect sourdough cinnamon roll. One that wasn’t cloyingly sweet or made with questionable ingredients. One that had the tender doughiness of an authentic rich dough. …
Popsicle season is officially here. There will be long afternoons in the shade of the porch. There will be days at the river and lake. And there will be probiotic coconut mango lassi popsicles! This new popsicle flavor will have everyone begging for another! Mango lassis are creamy, sweet, and tangy. What Is a Lassi? …
These creamy-dreamy, dark chocolate dipped fudgesicles will become your sinfully delicious treat for hot summer days. Don’t let summer pass you by without indulging in this real-food fudgesicle dipped in smooth dark chocolate. The recipe is rich in real fats and sweetened with just a touch of maple syrup. Chocolate lovers rejoice! This real-food fudgesicle …
This vibrant, cozy braided sourdough wreath bread is here to welcome back the sun as the days grow longer yet again. Here in the Northern hemisphere it’s the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year, and that which marks the true beginning of winter. I’m always moved by how our natural world works. Even …
This peppermint pinwheel recipe is an old family favorite introduced to us by my maternal grandmother, who we lovingly called Ponana. About 20 years ago my mom compiled a binder of the treat recipes we loved when we were growing up, some of our favorite “sweeties and fatties.” Written above the recipe for peppermint pinwheels …
Popcorn balls need to make a dramatic comeback. This is their chance! For this recipe I took freshly popped crispy popcorn, coated it in honey-butter caramel sauce, then added some salt, cinnamon, and diced dried apples to make a popcorn treat that tastes like popcorn apple pie. Popcorn Balls With the Flavors of Fall When …
This fall you will find me in my kitchen making these magical sourdough toaster tarts by the dozen! While they take a little extra effort to prepare, the real fermented dough, perfectly sweetened filling, and touch of garden magic make these worth the time. Toaster Tarts Anytime! You can serve these little beauties golden brown …
Sometimes inspiration comes from unlikely sources. I’ve been feeling pretty down about my need to take a break from wheat while I heal my adrenals. Unfortunately, it means no more sourdough for me for a while. I am still baking sourdough bread for my family and friends and developing new recipes, but it’s really hard …
The summertime heat can’t touch you when you have a bowlful of this uplifting and invigorating lemon ice cream! This recipe deserves a shoutout to Megan Stevens of Eat Beautiful. She used to run a cute little ice cream cafe in Eugene, Oregon, called Vanilla Jill’s. They served some awesome treats made with unrefined, real-food …
This is what happens when crispy pecans, browned butter, and unrefined coconut sugar come together into a soft and chewy cookie that tastes like pecan pie! This recipe was inspired by my obsession with the incredible flavor combination of browned butter and pecans. The browned butter accentuates the yummy toasty nuttiness of the pecans and …
If you have ever tried my Coconut Butter Fudge, then you know I’m obsessed with the way honey, coconut butter, and real pastured butter whip up into a smooth lofty cream. I’ve actually used my coconut butter fudge as frosting in the past and it works really well. Those musings are what inspired this recipe! …