Every year we camp. A lot. And once or twice a year my mom comes along. About a week before we leave, she calls and asks if she can bring anything (as if she doesn't know by now!) and I can honestly hear her thinking ... "oh boy, she's going to ask for the cookies." Short pause … [Read more...] about Grandma’s Tahini Chocolate Chip Hiking Cookies
Sweets
Super Simple Ice Cream Cake
So a few weeks ago, my son was invited to a birthday party where I was told they would be serving ice cream cake. Since I always provide suitable and somewhat similar dairy free substitutions for him but had never, ever made an ice cream cake, I sent out a panic post to my … [Read more...] about Super Simple Ice Cream Cake
Pumpkin Bran Muffins
This is truly my kind of muffin. Pumpkin, molasses, bran, walnuts and all of my favourite spices come together in this gem of a recipe. These Pumpkin Bran muffins are perfect for breakfast, lunches or snacks for the kiddos, and will leave your kitchen smelling like you are a … [Read more...] about Pumpkin Bran Muffins
Spiced Pumpkin Raisin Cookies
Although I've always loved raisins, I have never really liked them in cookies..until these. These Spiced Pumpkin Raisin Cookies are perfect for the fall and winter months with pumpkin, the ultimate blend of cinnamon and allspice and the best part is... they're pretty healthy … [Read more...] about Spiced Pumpkin Raisin Cookies
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
So at my son's school, the families of each student are welcome to bring in treats for the whole class on their child's birthday. That's a lot of birthdays (one more reason to support smaller class sizes?!) and of course since it's very unlikely that those treats don't contain … [Read more...] about Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
