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Low-Fat Apricot-Pistachio Biscotti nutritional information Makes 5 dozen biscotti Corn and millet flours add crunch and sweetness to these treats. Biscotti can be stored for up to two months layered in wax paper in an airtight container. 1 cup blanched whole pistachios 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour ¼ cup millet flour ¼ cup corn flour or masa harina 1¼ cups sugar 1 Tbs. baking powder ½ tsp. salt 8 dried apricots, finely chopped (½ cup) 3 large eggs 4 Tbs. vegetable oil ½ tsp. almond extract 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. December 2013 p.57 Giving of Life A Downpour of Giving and Love Have you ever witnessed the downpour of a rain storm moving in across a relatively still body of water? It’s an amazing experience to feel the cool... »Keep reading
some festive fruit! w/ rosemary + vanilla rooibos syrup Do you get in those traps where you tell yourself (and everyone within a decent listening radius) that you’re soooo busy, but you’re also like, perpetually stuck in highly sneaky, time-wasting downward spirals? The end of the year brings a lot of heavy, life-y things into the foreground. How did we grow and change? All of the things have been veering on the edge of completely-out-of-my-control lately, so every night before I go to bed, I make a list of things I have to accomplish the next day (FYI: surprisingly effective strategy for getting a good night’s sleep) (Also, magnesium is some good shit). So the legit work seems to follow along when I’m penciling out my stretches and veggie snacks. I decided to throw together this little warm-spiced fruit deal for our brunch gathering and I was so pleased with how it turned out–actually one of the better, simpler things I’ve made in a while. In a small saucepan, combine all of the syrup ingredients. You might also like…
Hell Yeah It's Vegan! | a vegan recipe blog 5 Day Green Smoothie Challenge I was recently inspired by Holly to try out the whole green smoothie thing. I love vegetables even though I probably don't eat them as often as I should. I also had never tried making a smoothie with greens before, so I wanted to try it out-for fun and health. Good news-green smoothies are awesome! Since this was my first encounter with the whole thing I started small with a five day challenge. Day 1: I made a smoothie of 2 cups blueberries, 1/2 a banana, 2 big handfuls of spinach and 1 cup of water. Day 2: I made a smoothie of 2 apples (one gala and one granny smith), 2 big handfuls of spinach, 1 cup water and 1/2 cup crushed ice. Day 3: I made a smoothie of 1 cup raspberries, 1/3 cup coconut flakes, 2 big handfuls of spinach and 1 cup water. Day 4: I made a smoothie of 1 1/2 cups sliced peaches, 2 big handfuls of spinach, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 cup raw oats and 1 cup water. All berries and the peaches were frozen and slightly thawed before use.
Two Blue Lemons: Lemon Blueberry Scones Direct quote: "These are vegan?" Yup! They are also quick, easy, and relatively healthful as scones go. Virgin coconut oil is my preference over margarine or canola oil in vegan baking because it is simply oil from coconuts, is minimally processed, and contains no additives. Ingredients:2 cups whole wheat pastry flour1/2 cup whole oats1 tablespoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup vanilla bean sugar (or 1/3 cup raw sugar plus 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)Zest of 1 lemon1/2 cup cold virgin coconut oil1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)1/3 cup oat milk (or soy, almond, hemp, etc.) Preparation:1. (Jo-Ann, I'm still working on the Whole Foods recreation!)
Pomegranate Yogurt Bowl Recipe I'm hoping this breakfast sets the tone for my entire day. I love the pretty pomegranate swirls intertwined with ribbons of a Turkish black pine honey a friend gave to me. There are little puffed BBs of quinoa, toasted sunflower seeds, some bee pollen, and creamy clouds of Greek yogurt. It was a fluke, with everything just falling into place after I reached for the pomegranate juice leftover from my ongoing juicing experiment. So, for today, just a quick hi, and hopefully a bit of inspiration to make your next breakfast special. I can imagine cooking down a bunch of the fresh pomegranate juice to make a thick homemade pomegranate molasses the next time around, although I love the brightness of the fresh juice and the way it tangles with the honey and yogurt. Here's an ironic update - not two hours after writing this, I lobbed off a good chunk of my thumb using a mandolin. - More Yogurt Recipes - - More Pomegranate Recipes - - More Breakfast / Brunch Recipes - Serves 1. Print Recipe