Posts Tagged ‘coconut’
|Gluten-Free Strawberry Coconut Muffins
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Baking, baking, baking… I have been very busy with school and work lately, and have found that one thing that I enjoy as a stress release is to do some baking. I am able to free my thoughts (for a bit) and enjoy the tactile fun of mixing finely ground flours with gooey nut butters, smooth coconut oils, or mashed fruits. I am reminded of the movie Amelie when they recount her “likes” which include cracking the crust of her crème brulée and plunging her hand into a sac of lentils. It is a way for me to get out of my head for a bit and become more in my body.
Tags: agave, almond flour, amaranth flour, apple sauce, buckwheat flour, coconut, coconut flour, coconut milk, coconut oil, eggs, rice milk, strawberry
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Anniversary, Makeover and Truffles!
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010
Happy Anniversary Well Being in the Kitchen!
Raw Cacao Truffles
It is officially 1 year to the day that I wrote my first recipe on this blog and I am loving it. Looking back at this past year I have had the pleasure of sharing some of my favorite recipes with you like Falafel (2 Ways), Gluten-Free Pizza, and Nectarine Upside-Down Cake. More importantly this blog has inspired me to test out new recipes and share them with pride like the Roasted Vegetable Tart, and the Cornicopia Rolls. Best of all, I was able to share my travels with you too, as I explored the markets, fairs and restaurants of Europe. I feel very fortunate to have had such a wonderful “foodie” year!
I am also excited to unveil the new “look” of Well Being in the Kitchen. I have been wanting to personalize the style of the site for a while now, and finally found a little pocket of time to “renovate”. As a designer, you can bet that this is only the beginning. I am sure there will be more tweaks and touches to come…but I hope you find the design welcoming!
Lastly, in celebration of my anniversary, you might have noticed that I made some truffles. I have been experimenting with raw cacao in the past few days which has been great fun, and voila, truffles! They are super easy to make, have no added sugars, and even have a little kick! I hope you get a chance to try them out too.
Tags: cacao, coconut, dates, walnuts
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Seed, Nut and Fruit Granola
Sunday, April 26th, 2009
Toasty Granola
I have definitely been inspired! The Boulder farmer’s market has come back into season, and I love it. Although the choices for fresh produce are not as abundant as they will be, it is exciting to see the early greens that are for sale at the organic farm stands, and the beautiful flowers blooming. The farmer’s market is also host to some amazing local entrepreneurs who have created delicious (and often healthy) treats.
The one that inspired me this weekend is 2 Mom’s in the Raw. They create amazing raw granolas both gluten-free and not, and the ingredients are beautiful. They also make flax seed crackers which are yummy too, but I guess I am going through a sweet phase, and love that their granola is only sweetened with agave.
I have been wanting to make granola for a while, and this finally pushed me over the edge. Although I am not ready to make a raw granola yet, I thought I would start with an oven recipe to see how it turns out. I checked out a few recipes online, but decided to just make up my own mix and see what happens. I definitely see room for improvement, but for now, it is a tasty mix of goodies.
Tags: almonds, amaranth, apples, buckwheat, coconut, figs, oatmeal, raisins, sesame seeds
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