Food

Lemon Coconut Bars

A couple weeks ago I checked out the book Superfood Kitchenby Julie Morris from the library. I saw a post about the book with a recipe over at Chocolate Covered Katie and was intrigued by a cookbook all about superfoods. I casually read parts of the introductory chapters and then started perusing the recipes.  The… Continue reading Lemon Coconut Bars

Baking

Snickerdoodle Blondies with Cinnamon Ice Cream

I follow Go Dairy Free on Twitter and awhile back they tweeted the following recipe: Snickerdoodle Blondies I thought it sounded amazing and made a half batch on Sunday.  Other than halving the recipe I made it as written except I used Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer instead of an egg. I paired the blondies with… Continue reading Snickerdoodle Blondies with Cinnamon Ice Cream

Baking

Chocolate Quinoa Protein Bars

A few weeks back when I got my protein awakening (preganant women need 60-70g per day!), I started thinking about all the different vegetarian items that have protein.  Of course lentils and beans came to mind, but then it occured to me - quinoa!  Quinoa is a grain that is a complete protein, meaning it… Continue reading Chocolate Quinoa Protein Bars

Food

We Need the Funk

So many titles I could've gone with for this post: Play That Funky Music Gotta Have that Funk Won't You Take Me to...Funky Town! The last one might have been more fitting because there is actually a bar in Kansas City called Funky Town.  I've been there and it's pretty fun. Anyway a week sure… Continue reading We Need the Funk

Baking

Oatmeal Bars

Saturday.  I didn't think you would ever get here.  Benzo and I both had stressful, busy weeks at work.  So are we ever glad to see Saturday.  I still might have to work a little bit today or tomorrow, but it shouldn't be anything too crazy.  I will be very glad when January is over!… Continue reading Oatmeal Bars