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I’ve long loved OXO brand. Pop up storage containers, scrubbers, dusters, kitchen tools… you name it- I’m a fan. Occasionally I have an opportunity to test & try out some of their goodies and write up a review for all of you. Spring is here & I have some great products to share with you all.
— Knead to Cook
Almond cutout cookies that are vegan, gluten free and oh so delicious. Looking for some simple Valentine’s Day treat to share with your Galentine? Valentine? Or some special people in your life? These are perfect! You can get fancy and cut the dough out into BIG or little hearts, I didn’t use a cookie cutter just my knife, or roll into traditional rounds. Top with melted chocolate or icing and sprinkles or leave plain. These cookies are my new favorite!
This recipe is inspired by Marco Borges. Refined sugar-free. Really simple to make and totally kid-friendly. Would be fun with some red or pink (even a few drops of beet juice for natural coloring) to make pink! These cookies will replace the old butter cookie recipe ANNNNND won’t blow your gym efforts. 1 cookie is around 60-70 calories and has 2 grams of protein!
Okay without further adieu… let’s get started!
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— Knead to Cook
Cutout sugar cookies that are vegan & gluten free… ummm yes, please! I found this recipe after a quick google search over at Unconventional Baker. I have no time this week to play around with sugar cookie experimentation and I needed a full-proof recipe that would save me time & yield the perfect cookie. I did make some minor adjustments to the original recipe -please see below.
Okay so everyone is in a mad dash this week. Finish shopping. Wrapping. Shipping. Whatever. I’m done with all of that but need to get cooking/baking done. You see every year I make (crappy sugar) cut out cookies for our annual ugly Santa cookie contest. Everyone decorates them… we choose the winner, normally my husband, and the winning cookies are left out for Santa on Christmas Eve. The rest get pitched. This year, avoiding waste and opting to use the finished cookies for dessert on Christmas – I knew I needed a good cookie that was both vegan and gluten free. This recipe was super easy & required no chilling. Baked up perfectly and they’re in my freezer till Saturday when they will be unveiled & decorated for our contest. Okay… let’s get on to the recipe without further delay…
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— Knead to Cook
Finally I’m getting around to creating this gallery with you all! Life has just been way too busy but amidst me cooking – I’m taking a few minutes to work on this post which is long overdue. I apologize.
I always love to share my favorites each holiday in case you are in need of some gift inspiration for either yourself or for people on your gift list. This list is comprised of items I own and or gifted to special people in my life so I can attest to each of their awesomeness. So let’s get started…
— Knead to Cook
Not a food post but an exciting giveaway with Garmin Fitness. If you follow me on Instagram I announced a fun giveaway for this beauty last evening. Vivoactive GPS Heart Rate Smart watch. You can read all about it here. Retail is $249.99. I realize some people aren’t on Insta so I wanted to share this giveaway here as well. Please comment on this post or any recipe posted from now till November 6th. 8p EST a winner will be announced, tagged and emailed. A 24 hour reply is mandatory or we randomly select another winner. U.S. residents only.
I also wanted to share some fall running favorites with you all before fall is over & I miss my opportunity. I run at 4:30a or so & require lots of reflective & WARM gear. These are my top favorites.
— Knead to Cook
I’ve been cooking up a storm lately trying to finish up food jobs and some recipes for my family. My knee surgery is tomorrow and I’ll be on bed rest for 2 weeks so the more food I can prep the better. Plus I promise to be sharing recipes I created during my healing.
So let’s get into the recipe. I love turmeric. I add it to my breakfast smoothies and decided to roast some of my favorite nuts with it. Turmeric is know for its anti-inflammatory properties as well as being known for fighting cancer. I’m doing anything to aid in my healing. Plus when your body is recovering from workouts and surgery – your body needs protein-rich foods. These have a lovely flavor that is very addictive. You can use any nut that you love in this recipe – suggestions for baking in the recipe. I used pistachios, cashews and almonds. Okay so time is ticking away and I need to get into my herb box to plant before the rain comes back.
Perfect snacking option for your summer travels or to keep in your car or purse for snacking ideas. These nuts also ship well and package up nicely for a homemade teacher/special gift idea. Enjoy!
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We survived another week! Why is it that I always feel this way by Friday? I know, that’s kind of pathetic but I’m keeping it real. We, (that’s my husband and oldest) are headed out of town to visit another college on the potential list. I neglected to realize it was THIS weekend. So out and back and then home for the super bowl by Sunday. Do you host a party or attend one? I normally host our dear friends but didn’t make plans knowing we would be out of town and with my training I highly doubt I will make it past the half-time show. 44 is the new 80 lol.
So without further adieu… here’s my favorites list I’m crushing on currently.
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— Knead to Cook
Almost the weekend!!! Big smile on my face for sure. It has seemed to be the longest week ever (one kid with strep and one with a reaction to an rx). With my youngest has been battling strep and a nagging cold —-I’ve been busy training, cooking and sanitizing pretty much everything in sight.
One of my goals for 2016 is to share my favorites with you all each Friday no matter how in-depth or not. So this week’s favorites include…
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I’ve been neglectful the past two weeks regarding my Friday Favorites. I wanted to share my last minute, best Christmas gift ideas, that you can still get in the nick of time. Grab your mug of tea or coffee and enjoy!
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— Knead to Cook
Peppermint Cacao Energy Bites. Vegan. GF.
Despite having a huge tree in my living room, I’m still not believing that December is upon us. I’ve been doing some Christmas shopping and I thought I better get a jump on some festive treats to have around the house. I’m not a big cookie or cake fan but bites… they are so easy and pack a nutritional punch on-the-go plus great for my girls before or after practice or after school. I just love these and they come together in no time.
These are great frozen – enhancing that pepperminty flavor. These also make a great holiday treat to make for friends or co-workers.
— Knead to Cook