Caramelized oats filled with crunchy coconut, nuts and dried fruit Granola. Bread. Cookies. The three recipe formulas I have memorized. However, with each new variation, I run the risk of losing the recipe if I don't write it down right away. & most of the time I don't. & when I do, it's on a scrap piece of paper that I carelessly toss in my "cookbook corner." When a post is approaching and I remember I have to type up the recipe, my heart starts to beat rapidly with ...
Blueberry Lime Loaf
Fresh blueberries paired with lime and swirls of blueberry jam Blueberry envy. Combined with homesickness. Let me tell ya - it's worse than the flu. See, my first week of college corresponded with my mom receiving a giant bucket of blueberries. I knew in advance that these bad boys were gonna be coming in, right as I was going out - & it sent a serious pang through my body. Not only was I going to miss my best buds, Winston, Smokey and Punk'n, I was going to miss some ...
Key Lime Pie Cookie Sandwiches
Lime frosting sandwiched between Graham cracker flavored cookies A special cookie (and giveaway!) to celebrate The Emotional Baker's 100th recipe In my 2 years and 8 months of blogging, I may not have been the most consistent, but I have certainly been the most tedious blogger. See, when I started creating The Emotional Baker, I wanted everything to be perfect and customized. I wanted to create my own logo and web design. & I thought one intro to graphic design class and one basic ...
Coconut Cashew Butter
A simple nut butter made with roasted cashews and unsweetened, shredded coconut Move from the couch? You've got to be kidding me. Those were the thoughts of ten-year-old Megan. Back in the day, physical activity was something I avoided at all costs. But at that same time, my dad adopted a healthier lifestyle. He started running and switched to a vegetarian/vegan diet. All things I met with great opposition. With little success, he tried to get me to accompany him on runs. After much ...
Chai Spiced Snickerdoodles with Vanilla Frosting
The classic cookie gets an update with chai tea inspired spices The infamous question - How do you take your coffee? & my answer: black - because that's what the cool people say, right? But is that really the truth? How could a baking addict not want at least sugar in her morning cup of joe? Well, the thing is, I have to be careful about having a lot of sugar in the morning. Too much and I'll get a sick headache - what an awful way to start the day! By the afternoon though, ...