Update and Redux: J – I love ice cream. I love green tea. While green tea ice cream has long been a sushi-bar treat for me, nothing compares to our own ice cream recipes. So, when Christina proposed this recipe three years ago, I was all over it. Amazing ice … Continue reading
C – Just when I thought I was getting good at making pies … these hand pies ruined it. Maybe it was being over confident. Or, the pressure of the lights, camera and moving too fast for my own good. These hand pies weren’t perfect. I nearly threw all of … Continue reading
C – I have been trying to reduce the amount of sugar in my baked goods. It’s been pretty successful. It’s amazing looking at a lot of recipes and reading how much sugar they ask for. I usually try cutting the sugar. I always note if the recipe needs more … Continue reading
C – Gone are the days of horrible gluten free pies. It was a tough struggle for a few months when my husband and I decided to start our gluten free and wheat free adventure. Horrible flour with beans and weird grainy textures. It even felt weird in my belly. … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – It’s Winter. It’s cold. There isn’t anything better on a cold winter day than eating potatoes. We mean lots of potatoes. It’s potato week. To start off potato week, we had to share one of our favorites, sweet potato souffle. There’s nothing like pillows of … Continue reading
C – I have been struggling with using gluten free flour. Gluten is a major part of baking. It’s a glue that binds good baked things together. So, when you take gluten out of your life, it’s really hard to bake. Working with gluten free flour is like working with … Continue reading
Update and Redux: J – This is one of our earlier recipes. Actually, it’s Jessica’s. Typical of the beginnings of Be Mindful. Be Human., we had some challenges. We still do, just fewer of them. Reminds me why I never try to make candy. I’ll leave that to Christina. BTW: … Continue reading
C – There’s nothing better than getting a wrapped gift. Well, maybe a gift that looks wrapped and can be eaten will top it. One thing I love about the holidays is baking and gift giving. I also love forming and shaping things. These marzipan candies are definitely up my … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – English toffee is one of our favorite holiday treats. When we make these, they go fast. So make sure to wrap them up, or make a double batch, so you can give them away. It’s delicious and super addicting. C – This English toffee is … Continue reading
Update and Redux: C – This is still one of my favorite things to make during the holidays. It’s amazingly easy and delicious. It’s a great food gift that can last a few weeks. So, you can make this ahead of time and give them to people when you see … Continue reading