There is something you should know about me. I am really lazy. Like really lazy. Two weeks ago I vacuumed my apartment for the first time since I got married...6 months ago. I straight up won’t hand wash things. I use my Laundry Pod and the dishes sit around until my husband washes them. Many things just don’t get done because it seems like a lot of work. Coming up with Christmas gifts? Going to the bank? Please. Another thing about me is that I hate spending money. I’ll spend what I need to on books and organic animal products, but I don’t like spending money if I can avoid it. Why am I telling you this? ...Read More
Simplify Your Mornings: 3 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Spiritually Grounded
He’s been dubbed America’s Unluckiest Olympian. During the Olympics of 2004, Matt Emmons held a three point lead in rifle shooting and was guaranteed the gold. With one bullet left to shoot, all he needed was a 7.2 to gain his second gold medal. He aimed…fired…bull's eye! Except he hit the wrong target. He had cross-fired, mistakenly aimed at a competitor’s target. He was awarded a score of zero. Instead of the gold, he finished last. Matt learned the hard way that you can nail a target but miss the gold. Thing is, we can do the same thing. Each morning when you wake up, you are like a sharp shooter. ...Read More
25 Days of Grain Free Christmas Cookies: Gingerbread Balls
Molasses style cookies are a favorite around here anytime of the year! Gingerbread man cookies are festive, cute, and have a lot of character, but they are also a lot of work! I decided to take that flavor and do a simple cookie ball with all the flavor and half of the work: the result were these delicious grain-free gingerbread balls. Chestnut flour: a unique gluten-free baking ingredient This gingerbread recipe calls for a unique flour...chestnut flour. What is chestnut flour? Chestnut flour is a gluten-free alternative to regular flour made from ground chestnuts. Chestnuts have been dried and made into sweet ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Coconut Flour Alfajores with Chocolate Drizzle
I run a little local eats-and-treats business. Through this business, one of the cookies that has been pretty popular are the alfajores (pronounced ahl-fah-hoe-rays). An alfajor (which translates to “luxury” in English) is a shortbread sandwich cookie with dulce de leche (a thick caramel made from milk and sugar) in the center. It is a traditional Spanish, Latin American, and South American confection. It looks beautiful and it tastes even better! Day 23: Coconut Flour Alfajores with Chocolate Drizzle Well, since I am striving to live healthfully without giving up my favorite treats (including alfajores), I decided ...Read More
25 Day’s of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: No-Bake Coconut Snowballs
When I was young, baking was one of my favorite hobbies. And baking cookies for Christmas was the pinnacle of this culinary passion. I have such fond memories of playing Christmas music while making Peanut Butter Blossoms, Candy Cane Shortbreads, Chocolate Chippers (of course), Mint Meltaways, Almond Crescents, and more. I was happy all year to bake alone in the kitchen, but the Christmas Holiday season was extra special because I got to be in the kitchen making merry and baking cookies with my mom and my sister. The counters would be covered with flour, sugar, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and I'd take such ...Read More
Foods 25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Mom’s Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
One of my favorite memories growing up was making cut-out sugar cookies with my mother every Christmas. My mother slowly refined her recipe over the years into something that is nothing short of delicious. This year, however, I'm grain-free and of all the things I was going to miss this Christmas, those cut-out sugar cookies were at the top of the list. I decided it was unacceptable to let a Christmas go by without my mother's cookies, so I adapted this recipe to be grain-free. With two simple flours, coconut flour and tapioca flour, this cookie is sure to please. If you love cut-out cookies at Christmas time, make ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
There are few flavor combinations that scream "Christmas" as much as chocolate and peppermint! These chocolate peppermint cookies are a wonderful addition to a holiday cookie tray! And, like almost all our recipes, they're gluten- and grain-free. Looking for gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. What's your favorite Christmas movie? Something popped into your mind, right? Who doesn't have a favorite? Mine is White Christmas. My sister and I would sing "Sisters, Sisters" for weeks! Oh, and Christmas cookies! There's just ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Butter Almond Drop Cookies
This recipe for Butter Almond Drop Cookies is one of those cookie recipes that can actually be called healthy. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and whole food sweeteners, you can have your cookie and eat it too! These cookies come together quickly with just a few basic ingredients. If you are looking for more gluten-free resources, make sure to check out my Everything Gluten Free resource page! These easy cookies are tasty eaten plain, and downright delicious when dipped into a chocolate sauce. The chocolate sauce contains only 3 ingredients, and adds just a touch of additional sweetness to your cookies. If ...Read More
