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
Cleansing Essential Oils Bath Recipe
A luxurious way to use your essential oils is to take a fragrant bath with them. They can be cleansing, relaxing, uplifting, or whatever your body and spirit needs. This simple and versatile bath recipe is great for after a long day or as a beautiful gift this holiday season! Cleansing Essential Oils Bath Recipe 25-40 drops total of any one or a combination of the following:grapefruitlemoncypresstea treelavendereucalyptusorangesandalwood1 cup fractionated coconut oil or jojoba Add the essential oils to the base oil and mix well. You will want to make sure the oils are well blended and shake the ...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
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
Christmas time brings family get-togethers, and rekindling old stories over a nice, warm beverage. Whether you are a coffee drinker, tea drinker, or just can't help but treat yourself to hot chocolate this Christmas, all of them are much better when paired with something you can dip into them. Biscotti-- specifically, these Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti-- are perfect for that purpose! Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti: Perfect for Dunking! Biscotti gets its Italian name from the ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Almond Spice Cookies
As it gets colder, which it does fast here in Michigan, I am drawn to baking. I love that it helps heat up the house as well as making the house smell inviting. My kids and I spend a lot of time baking and enjoying the winter together. Baking requires creativity when you have to work with allergies. Sadly, eggs are a no-no for me and I've had to come up with some recipes that are gluten- and egg-free. These cookies are both! But they don't sacrifice flavor or texture just because there are no eggs or wheat. If your family deals with multiple food allergies these might become a new favorite cookie in your ...Read More
