This shake is rich and creamy to the max! A decadent dessert shake. I am in bliss.Mint chocolate chip ice cream has always been my favorite ice cream flavor of all time. My Dad loved it, and he always made sure that we had an ample supply of mint 'n' chip in the freezer. Needless to say, all of my siblings love this ice cream.I haven't had mint 'n' chip ice cream for a couple of … [Read more...]
Healthy (and delicious) Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (No Flour)
I love being a teacher. I love it for so many reasons, I would write a novel of a post if I even began describing the many reasons why (ok, perhaps I'll write another post about it). Anyway, one of the greatest parts of being a teacher is connecting with and building a trusting relationship with my students. I teach music, and I've found in both my personal and teaching experiences that music is a … [Read more...]
Guacamole
It's avocado season in California and I am so lucky because my sister has 3 avocado trees on her property. She is very generous with them too; she lets us pick a bunch when we hang out. These avocados are the best- they're smooth and creamy like an avocado butter. Around this time of year we start adding avocado to many of our meals and have a pretty steady supply of guacamole in the … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies with Caramel Sauce
Give thanks with a grateful heartIt's November, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Thanksgiving has to be one of my favorite holidays-- what better than a holiday celebrating gratitude? This day reminds us of how fortunate we are, and how generous we ought to be towards others who may be less fortunate. It reminds us of those qualities that make us better people, and gives hope and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mmm! I'm already craving these and I just made them this week!Chocolate chip cookies hold a special place in many of our hearts. They do in mine, no just because my mom always made them, but mostly because they were what lured me to the Choose Veg table at a festival. What I was about to learn from that table changed my life for the better!In the months prior to encountering this … [Read more...]