I think I only got a few shots of these little beauties before little people hands started showing up in the viewfinder of my camera. (See below!) Let's talk about these brownies for a minute. While some of you have probably been making brownies with black beans for years, I have just been enlightened. My mouth thanks you Pam, not so much my waistline! Pam's version … [Read more...]
Homemade Coconut Mango Popsicles
These homemade coconut mango popsicles are the perfect treat for any age! So Tyler had his first popsicle yesterday. Just in time for summer!!! I hadn't planned on letting him have a taste...it just sorta happened. I sat down to nurse him with a popsicle of my own in hand and he had NO interest in what I had to offer him and kept eying my popsicle. And by … [Read more...]
Popsicles for Dinner?!?
So it appears that boy #1 managed to catch strep throat from boy #2. I can't say that I'm surprised. After all, boy #1 did drink from boy #2's cup just minutes after I warned him not to. (And when the time is right, we'll have the 'natural consequences' talk that will go something like this...Remember when mommy told you not to drink from your brother's cup so you don't get … [Read more...]
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Brownies
It's not my fault. It's not! I am a chocoholic. And I need a support group! So who's fault is it...perhaps the fault of the market where I found these raspberry chips. Perhaps the fault of this beautiful post of Jenny's that I stumbled upon. Perhaps the fault of all the Valentine's Day chocolate that is EVERYWHERE. Perhaps the fault of the pantry challenge. Perhaps my … [Read more...]
Almond Pecan Pie
Looking for a new and different twist on your favorite traditional pecan pie??? Tossing in some sliced almonds will give your pie a new flavor and texture! Be on the lookout for sales on pecans, almonds and walnuts around the holidays...grab a few extra bags to carry you in to the new year!!! This is a must. try. pie! How to Make Almond Pecan Pie Preheat oven to … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pecan Bars
I just HAD to make these after seeing them on Heavenly Homemakers I made some modifications. Mainly made them dairy free, and didn't use oats (since my youngest seems to have an aversion!). A delightful autumn dessert! Pumpkin Pecan Bars These bars have a crumby crust, a pumpkin layer and a pecan streusel layer - they are a delightful autumn … [Read more...]
Banana, Strawberry, Peach Smoothie
This is my new favorite smoothie! The boys and I usually having a smoothie with lunch and this has been a hit for the past few weeks. I will say that it tastes different each time, probably depending on how ripe and sweet the peach is...and of course, how much sweetener is added! I find that the ripest (softest...without being bruised and damaged) peaches make the best tasting … [Read more...]
Super Why! Cake
I searched the interwebz HI and LO for some photos of a Super Why! cake. I came across two. One of his face. Another of the book/orbit symbol. I "needed" to see some examples before embarking on this "I can make this cake all by myself" journey!!! I ended up printing out an image of Super Why! and his Why! writer...and doing my own thang! There's the Why! … [Read more...]
July 4th Smoothie
Here's a Red White and Blue smoothie for you all to try this holiday weekend! It turns a magnificent purple color when blended! July 4th Smoothie A healthy and fresh patriotic treat! 1 banana1 cup milk, rice milk or yogurt6 large strawberries1 cup blueberries2 Tbsp ground flaxseed ((optional))2 Tbsp favorite sweetener (honey, agave syrup or sugar (I used … [Read more...]
Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream
The beginning of the summer is just not the best time to learn about a dairy allergy! Hello, ice cream??? I have made the boys some homemade popsicles using fresh juice, but I really wanted them to be able to enjoy some ice cream for the 4th of July, as well as for my oldest's upcoming birthday! A pint of coconut or rice milk ice cream at the store hovers … [Read more...]