Articles tagged “Organic Baking”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Pop Tarts: The Organic, Elusive, Eco-friendly Kind By Jessica Root IN Food & Health Dec 21 2010 Us greenies know we can have our sweets and eat them too. Case and point? These wholesome (in moderation), heirloom, organic pop-tarts from Red Queen, LLC. down in Atlanta, Georgia. (Spotted in a recent New York Times magazine.) + READ MORE

Splurge of the Week: Scottish Shortbread By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Oct 19 2010 Rather than having my Scottish shortbread flown in, I make my own. This way I control my ingredients as well. + READ MORE

Homemade Roll and Cut Refrigerator Cookies By Sara Novak IN Food & Health May 20 2010 For those of us too busy to deal, you can still have make ahead cookies that aren't a processed mess. I got this recipe from Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything Cookbook. + READ MORE

Simple Espresso Brownies: Homemade in a Flash By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Apr 23 2010 My husband is officially is his last week of law school, that is he's in the middle of exams. And he's getting a little too old to maintain these harsh study hours. Let's just say next month marks the end of the roaring twenties. Studying all night is getting a bit trying. So I wanted to make him feel a little better with these espresso brownies. + READ MORE

Is Coconut the New Soy? By Care2.com IN Food & Health Apr 7 2010 In a time of multiple food allergies, sensitivities and intolerances, Americans have embraced a wide assortment of non-dairy milks, cheese and yogurts. In the early twentieth century milk was delivered fresh from the farm in its raw and unfiltered state to be churned into butter, fermented into yogurt or after skimming the rich cream, used for cooking or drunk straight out of the bottle while standing in front of the ice-box. + READ MORE

Get Set For Easter Brunch: Refreshing Lemon Chess Squares By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Apr 2 2010 For my bridesmaid luncheon, my mom put together a recipe book for me. It meant a lot because cooking has always been something that we had in common. It was filled with time honored recipes that have been done so many times that you just can't go wrong. Over the years I've written about a lot of them but undoubtedly one of my favorites is this recipe for lemon chess squares. + READ MORE

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau: Cooking with Compassion and Speaking Her Truth By Care2.com IN Food & Health Mar 30 2010 There was a time when I couldn't get the voice of Colleen Patrick-Goudreau out of my head. I had listened to her podcasts on repeat for so long that it was strange not to hear the sound of her affectionate coo permeating my apartment. And I know I'm not the only one who's been, you might say addicted, to Colleen's soothing voice and the profound words she speaks. + READ MORE

1940's Style Chocolate Chip Cookies: Perfecting the Art of the Cookie By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 10 2010 This is a classic recipe. When Julia Child and Irma Rombauer met, as they supposedly did in the movie Julie and Julia, they may have discussed this very recipe as it appeared in the 1943 wartime edition of the Joy of Cooking. + READ MORE

Showcase the Seasonal Bounty on a Homemade Pizza By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 9 2010 When it comes to making pizza, I already have most of the staples necessary to make the basic pie. When I was deciding on toppings I decided to choose a pizza that was heavy on the produce, free of meat, and light on cheese. + READ MORE

Book Club Brownies: It's Worth The Extra Time To Go Homemade By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Mar 5 2010 I feel a bit guilty for my less than stellar hostess skills lately. It's been a little too long since I last hosted book club (or wine club, whichever you would rather call it). Anyhow, even though this week I will again be skirting my duties and allowing another over worked friend to play hostess, I will be bringing the most decadent, rich, and borderline sinful brownies to the party. + READ MORE

The Jewels of Hawaii in a Cookie: The Killer Bar By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 26 2010 I am writing this post from the southern tip of the island of Kauai. My family headed to Hawaii last week and since then, I have been indulging in all the treats found locally on this island paradise. One of the most decadent delights that I have found so far came in the form of a cookie called the Killer Bar. I found it at this quaint little health foods store hidden in a dumpy strip mall on the south end of the island. It's loaded with locally grown coconut and macadamia nuts. The cookie highlights the jewels of the island. + READ MORE

Decadent Petits Pains au Chocolat Just In Time For Valentine's Day By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 5 2010 While I still love them, I have made them more of a special occasion treat. I love these Petits Pains au Chocolat because they're mini and you don't have to feel so guilty about indulging, especially for Valentine's Day. + READ MORE

Make Cookie Valentines for Your Child's Class By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Feb 4 2010 Heart-shaped ginger snaps are a tasty, waste-free alternative to paper Valentines. + READ MORE

Baking 101: How Can I Include Healthier Flours in My Organic Baking Without Sacrificing Flavor? By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Feb 3 2010 There are a wide variety of eclectic flours on the market today. From oat flour, to buckwheat, amaranth, and whole wheat, each has its health benefits. You can take your baking to the next level by learning when and where to include nutrient dense flours in your recipes. It can be confusing to know when to use all the different varieties, depending on their different characteristics. + READ MORE

Loaded Cherry Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies: Chunky and Delicious, There's a Surprise in Every Bite By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 29 2010 I like it when my oatmeal cookies are so loaded up with chunky goodness, that you can be assured you're going to find a new taste sensation in every bite. I love tons of crunchy nuts, dried fruits, and even some high quality chocolate. + READ MORE

Sweeten Cookies Sustainably With Maple Syrup By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 22 2010 This is a simple recipe with a subtle maple flavor. For additional maple flavor you could add maple extract as well (about 1/2 tsp). These cookies are great with afternoon or evening tea because they aren't too sweet. They have the flavor of a sweet biscuit. + READ MORE

Resolve To Make Your Own Bread in 2010: Organic Tuscan Loaf By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 17 2010 I wanted to make a bread that didn't compete with the other ingredients in a recent dish. This Traditional Tuscan Loaf turned out to be the perfect choice. It has a deep, subtle bread flavor and doesn't contain salt, so it doesn't crowd out other flavors. + READ MORE

Truly Mouth Watering: Homemade Warm, Buttery Pretzels By Sara Novak IN Food & Health Jan 8 2010 I am in no way blowing it out of proportion in saying that these are some of the tastiest treats that I've ever made (and I cook nearly every day). Who doesn't like a big, thick, salty soft pretzel, especially when it's dripping with buttery goodness? + READ MORE

U is for Apple Upside Down Cake By Gregory Schaefer IN Food & Health Dec 15 2009 Upside down cakes are simple and impressive at the same time. It's really cool to make this for a dinner party and bring the dish out to your waiting guests to do the big reveal live at the dinner table. You'll be a hero. + READ MORE

Vegan Sugar Dream Cookies By Care2.com IN Food & Health Dec 9 2009 This cookie stands out for me because it reminds me of one of my old standbys, with the added bonus of being vegan. I hope you?ll like it. Skal! (That?s "cheers" in Swedish.) + READ MORE