Apple Crisp

---This post is part of my Canadian Thanksgiving series--- Well friends, we have finally made it to dessert in my Canadian Thanksgiving feast! Sorry for cutting this so close to our American Thanksgiving; it's become harder and harder to carve out time to get through my blog backlog. But even if this doesn't make it … Continue reading Apple Crisp →

One Bowl Brownies

There is a debate in my family about brownies. My mom thinks that Duncan Hines makes the best brownies, and I used to agree. But once I started reading labels I just couldn't bring myself to make anything that includes ingredients like partially hydrogenated oil and artificial flavors. Brownies shouldn't need factory processed chemicals to … Continue reading One Bowl Brownies →

Double Chocolate Cookies

Last weekend, hubby requested a family dinner out for Father's Day. With the munchkin's 6:30pm bedtime, we don't often go out for dinner as a family because really, who wants to eat at 5pm?? But for Father's Day, hubby gets whatever we want, so at 4:45pm we packed up and headed out to try an … Continue reading Double Chocolate Cookies →

Wholesome Monster Cookies

In the last few months I have become obsessed with finding healthy muffin recipes so that I can always have wholesome snacks around. But muffins can't be the only kind of wholesome snack, right? On my lookout for other ideas, and I came across this recipe for "Super-Charge Me! Cookies" on a vegan blog. I am by … Continue reading Wholesome Monster Cookies →

Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies

If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know about my quest for the perfect oatmeal cookie (see here and here if you're just catching up!). Well, a couple of months ago I discovered Sweet + Natural, a great blog for desserts made with wholesome ingredients. I've already had great success with Carrot … Continue reading Blueberry Coconut Oatmeal Cookies →

Carrot Cupcakes with Yogurt Glaze

Today we had plans to go visit some friends who just bought a beautiful house out in the 'burbs, and I volunteered to bring dessert. Obviously I decided this was the perfect opportunity to try baking something new, and I immediately started scouring some classic sources - Smitten Kitchen (this recipe in particular) and my … Continue reading Carrot Cupcakes with Yogurt Glaze →

Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies – Try #2

So as promised, I finally found time to try Smitten Kitchen's oatmeal cookie recipe to see if they are as thick and chewy as promised. I am a big fan of this blog (see broccoli slaw!), and had high hopes that this could be my perfect cookie. Obviously I made some adjustments, as the original … Continue reading Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies – Try #2 →

First Birthday Cupcakes

This weekend my little munchkin turned 1 year old!! I know the first birthday is famous for giving babies cake with lots of icing to smash and smear all over themselves, but I just couldn't do it. I have been trying very hard to only expose her to healthy foods, and I just couldn't see … Continue reading First Birthday Cupcakes →

Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ok, so in my blog description I said that I'm passionate about healthy cooking, and yet my first post is for cookies - what gives? Well, I should further explain what I mean by "healthy cooking": as much as possible, I am committed to preparing foods that are organic, whole grain, and recognizable, with minimal … Continue reading Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies →