Kale... is something I always seem to plant and not eat. I grew it for the chickens at the previous place; they loved it. But this year, I told myself I would find reasons to consume it. I saw a recipe Bob Morona posted on his Facebook page and decided to make it. It was… Continue reading Sausage and Kale Pasta
Category: Recipes
Zucchini Banana Oat Bread
A quick dessert bread that isn't too sweet, and has both zucchini and banana in it, for a moist oat-based bread. The zucchini isn't noticeable at all, since the batter is blended. Zucchini Banana Oat Bread Ingredients: 2½ cups rolled oats 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¾ tsp baking powder ¾ tsp… Continue reading Zucchini Banana Oat Bread
Apple Coffee Bread
I came across this recipe in an older cookbook, and it sounded like a good use for West Virginia-grown apples. The small ones left over from last fall. Not quite as crisp, but nice and juicy for baking with. I left out the walnuts called for, due to our household (if you want them, use… Continue reading Apple Coffee Bread
Handmade Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
Over the years, I have tried so many sugar-free chocolate syrups, and most have been nothing but abject disappointments. They are thin, don't taste like actual chocolate, and often have a bitter aftertaste. I wanted a syrup with a dark flavor and stevia as the base. This worked well, and while stevia is a taste… Continue reading Handmade Sugar Free Chocolate Syrup
Strawberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies
These are cookies in the sense that they are portable and cookie-shaped - but also a breakfast of baked oatmeal. A meal on the go, if you will. I used coconut butter in this recipe, as it works well with strawberries and is allergy-safe for us. You could use sunflower butter or peanut butter, but… Continue reading Strawberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies