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I hope you enjoyed my first gift guide & it helped you with your gift list. Onto the second gift guide for the men in your life. These are gifts my guys are receiving or have already and love. I buy for my father-in-law, father and husband so these gift ideas span the scope of age from younger to a bit older 😉 All of the items have clickable links to help make your shopping a bit easier.
— Knead to Cook
Hi there my friends! I wanted to get this post up yesterday but I got hit with a crazy 24 hour flu/craziness & so here I am posting it today. This is one of those recipes that just doesn’t photograph the color as beautifully as it is in real life but this is a must make recipe 🙂 with tons of health benefits.
So if you follow any forms of social media – you’ve seen the onslaught of blue hued foods/drinks/bowls etc. Where do they get that lovely color? Well Blue Majik is the answer. Here is the low-down on this magical powder:
Pop Sugar shares: Derived from spirulina, Blue Majik is a proprietary extract of the blue-green algae Arthrospira platensis. Much like green spirulina, Blue Majik is prized for being nutrient dense; full of vitamins (especially B12), enzymes, and minerals, it gets its bright blue hue from C-phycocyanin, a type of storage protein rich in amino acids. C-phycocyanin is also what puts the blue in Blue Majik and so much of the value in the trendy ingredient. Studies show C-phycocyanin to be rich in antioxidantswith anti-inflammatory properties, and it may promote brain health.
I’ve been experimenting with this blue powder for the past two months. I’ve been diagnosed with an auto-immune disease and anything anti-infammatory is my focus. Plus, it is a powerful pain reliever (natural) which I prefer versus OTC pain relievers. Lastly, this powerful powder does have a strong odor in the bottle however is undetectable in recipes. Seriously. I find this absolutely crazy how it has no flavor but I enjoy it in smoothies, bowls and these bites. Plus that color… is everything.
— Knead to Cook
Hello my friends & happy Tuesday! I had this post ready to roll yesterday and forgot to hit publish. So let’s start out today with a fun twist on a classic recipe. I’ve been up since 4a and got my run in, volunteered at my local polling place (we have voting today) and got 3 recipes prepped and packaged for a client. Can you say PRODUCTIVE? Ha. Rare but all good.
So let me focus. I love making granola to stash in my pantry and for clients. It’s nutrient-dense, protein-packed and low in sugar versus grocery store options. We love it on top of muffins we bake, for a yogurt topper or for ice cream. My husband keeps a baggie in his office for when he needs a snack. It’s just good food, fast.
Let me share a bit about tahini if you aren’t familiar. Tahini has the texture and consistency of a creamy nut butter. It’s made from sesame seeds, similar to nut butter but without nuts. Rich in magnesium, potassium and iron. Great source of calcium. High in vitamin E, B1, B2, B3, B5 and B15. It has a high alkaline content. Packed with healthy fats. Easily digestible.
This recipe is for those seeking easy food that is healthy and good for you. You can add in what you need or remove what you don’t… its a very forgiving recipe. Also perfect for a teacher or hostess gift wrapped up in a Ball glass jar. Just an idea. Okay… let’s get on to the recipe.
— Knead to Cook
Healthy muesli cereal.
Happy Monday & May! I know winter officially ended several weeks ago but when May arrives… it always seems real. We did survive another winter! Hallelujah!
This weekend my husband was making his beloved cereal and I thought I would share my favorite on here with you all because I’ve neglected to do this in the past. I love this cereal – it’s awesome soaked overnight in your favorite non-dairy milk. Oats are so good for your body – slowly digesting- therefore keeping you satiated & packed with fiber. With the added nuts and seeds for healthy fats – this breakfast sets you up for success all day long. This muesli is also perfect atop your favorite yogurt or ice cream (non-dairy of course). This recipe is fail-safe so even if you aren’t passionate about cooking – this recipe is super easy! Plus this one is great to pack up and ship or gift to teachers/friends etc.
We’re hosting a big brunch in June and this will for-sure on my yogurt bar! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do!
— Knead to Cook
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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— Knead to Cook