Chocolate-y, minty, thick 'n' rich cookies. Mmm! I cannot tell you enough how fun it is to bake vegan desserts. There are so many options for ingredients and such a variety of flavors. I favor using pureed fruit in place of eggs, which works very well, and adds a great sweetness. Also, depending on the strength of flavor in the fruit, it can add an extra flare to your cookie. This … [Read more...]
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Hot Cocoa
This is just the drink for a perfectly cozy December evening (an extra cozy evening). This season I've been feeling especially Christmas-y. I believe this is due, in part, to having an early Christmas tree-- we put our tree up the day after Thanksgiving, which was unusually early this year. So, as it's only the 4th day of December, our tree has already been up for nearly two weeks. I'm … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies- Sore Throat
I have never been attracted to the use of prescription drugs, or any drug for that matter. The idea of planting a foreign chemical strong enough to obstruct my awareness and/or brain receptors has never intrigued me. Only when absolutely necessary will I take meds. This past week I noticed a pain in the lower portion of my throat. I hoped that sleep and healthy eating would combat the … [Read more...]