tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57641286366163051532024-03-19T05:16:24.960-04:00Feeding My AddictionI invite you to come on a healthy baking (or sometimes 'no-baking') journey with me! I love desserts ranging from the oh so good to the oh so good FOR you! Recreating classic desserts with a healthy twist is kinda my gig. I would love to have your input so grab some joe (or a guy named Joe) and stay a while!Summer Bakeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07525523405349010297noreply@blogger.comBlogger185125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5764128636616305153.post-72126653952006108802020-01-19T19:32:00.001-05:002020-01-19T19:37:26.188-05:00The Best Gluten + Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What do you even say when your hiatuses are as long as mine? I AM WILDIN' I AM SORRY!<br />
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The past year has held so much action. Business things with <a href="https://www.theperfectbitebakeshoppe.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Bite</a> - employment changes, heartache (yeah, again, I know - I know), loss, grief. You name it.<br />
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And sometimes I feel super self-helpy and I can wake up and cross things off of all of my 'lists' and feel like I am moving in the right direction - and other times I feel like that one time Andy from The Office went on that sail and forgot all the AHA moments he had on the boat after he came back.<br />
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Actually, I am mostly that version of Andy. 😢😃<br />
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In the winter around Christmas I was super looking forward to kicking up the business momentum - only to have major kitchen issues and have a complete shut down.<br />
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So my only outlet has been a bit of a rough patch WHICH IS WHY I AM SO EXCITED TO BE HERE WITH A NEW RECIPE FOR Y'ALL.<br />
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How am I doing? TERRIBLE? Seems about on pace for 2020 let's do this. <br />
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Gluten free cookies always have this issue of being too soft, I feel.<br />
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Or hard as rock. Good for abs, bad for cookies.<br />
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These are nicely crisp around the edges and soft in the middle.<br />
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If you put them in a container they will soften over time though!<br />
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So if you want that crispy chewiness then freeze the scooped balls of dough and just bake as needed.<br />
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I added toffee bits to these BUT they are not dairy free I do not believe. I keep everything in deli tubs marked with tape (as seen) in the bakery so ...I cannot remember the exact ingredients.<br />
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So in keeping with the whole dairy free thang just omity-omit those bad boys. Or don't. I assume you know your body better than I do?<br />
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<i>Yields 18 Large Bakery Style Cookies </i><br />
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<i>Per Cookie (in an 18 cookie batch) 275 Calories / 32 G Carbs, 15 G Fat 4.3 G Protein </i></div>
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<li>1/2 cup almond flour (40 grams) </li>
<li>3/4 teaspoon cinnamon </li>
<li>1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda </li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt</li>
<li>1 1/4 cup granulated sugar of choice (245 grams) </li>
<li>1/2 cup coconut oil, melted (96 grams/mls) </li>
<li>3 large eggs</li>
<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>1/4 cup peanut butter (60 grams)</li>
<li>1/4 cup coconut manna (60 grams) </li>
<li>1/2 - 1 cup dark chocolate chips </li>
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<li>Add wet mixture onto dry and once the flour has been incorporated add in the chocolate chips - feel free to add other fun mix-ins liked chopped nuts/fruit, etc at this point. Batter will be a bit greasy looking - do not fret! </li>
<li>Refrigerate dough overnight or until completely chilled before baking</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 350F and prepare 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper </li>
<li>Make 18 dough balls of equal size and put onto baking sheet with plenty of room in between! I do not put more than 9 on a sheet - if desired sprinkle more coarse sea salt on top of cookies </li>
<li>Bake for 13 - 17 minutes until the edges are golden brown - for best results cool cookies on a wire rack after baking </li>
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Keep cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for 1-2 days or freeze the dough balls to bake for another time!<br />
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Alternatively - these bake AWESOME in cake pans as giant cookies. Just adjust the baking time to 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown. </div>
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I have included the measures in grams because I genuinely think if you are passionate about baking whether as a hobby or a business owner a kitchen scale is the best way to ensure consistent results. The amazon basics scale is $15 CDN I believe it works AMAZING!<br />
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Mine fell really high up and broke and I just re-purchased the same one because I loved it so much. <br />
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Also feel free to use whatever chocolate chips you'd like. Swap the sweetener. Do whatever you wanna do baby boo just get it, know what I mean. JUST. GET. AFTER. IT. <br />
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If you really feel fancy place a chocolate coin on top of each cookie just after baking. It shouldn't completely melt but it melts enough to stick there and stay in place. Plus it stays kind of melty and awesome for a few hours afterward.<br />
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What the heck is poppin'?!<br />
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I feel like I am out of excuses for why posts are taking so dang long - I am still as overwhelmed with business things over at <a href="https://www.theperfectbitebakeshoppe.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Bite</a> as ever ALSO I am expanding to offer some cute new things that I think I will maybe detail in another post? It will be a line of hand-crafted/hand personalized items. What does that mean? WHO THE HECK KNOWS! But I am excited to offer more gifting options as the primary purpose of my business is in events. Like Halloween. See spoopy cookies below.<br />
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Why not just open another business because I am already drowning in work WHICH has then lead to me accomplishing nothing. Is anyone else this way? If someone gives me a million tasks I have no issue. If I have to decide those tasks myself I instead choose to re-watch the Office for the 100,000th time because Pam and Jim are real to me. I have no regrets. <br />
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Also something fun is cakes. Would you like to see them? Would you like me to make videos of me making them? I have wanted to take that leap forever and so I decided to film some videos. Where are they - you ask? LOLOLOLOL.<br />
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They all turned out pretty dreadful, actually. It took me an entire day to film 20 minutes. After editing I barely had 1 minute of usable footage. Is that what is supposed to happen or am I a special breed of old and technologically defunct? COOL. <br />
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ANYWAYS CAKES!<br />
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I realized that the most pinned items from this blog were a couple stand-out recipes that got shared on some high-traffic pages. And one other cake. My Kinder Egg Explosion Cake <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2016/01/cookies-cakes-catch-ups-part-10.html" target="_blank">from this post</a>. SO I may as well share them here, too!<br />
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Fun fact I thought this was a Cardi-B party... But that is a short form for the couples name. Good thing I didn't announce that when the cake was picked up haha<br />
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This cake was my first time working with fresh flowers on a cake. YES I KNOW WHAT?!?!? WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG?<br />
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I was terrified because I didn't know what to do and I read so many articles about how fresh flowers are covered in chemicals and doo-doo and god knows what else.<br />
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So I bought a florists book and decided to take the time to do it properly because I am literally always at Indigo or Homesense (I like to divide my time evenly so nobody gets jealous). Et voila. I now do fresh floral cakes.. lol<br />
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I like GOLD. A LOT!<br />
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I also like flowers. A LOT! I know it's wrong but if it's themes I like working with I am just happier about how the cake process goes in general.<br />
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I love fondant cake toppers. Unless I forget to make them ahead of time - then I hate them because they are floppy disastrous messes. SO LESSON LEARNED. If you want your fondant accessories to stay hard (lolololol) then you need to let them dry! Lots! The longer the better! If they need to be flexible like to form to the curvature of a cake - then they will crack if they have dried too long. #droppingcaketruths. <br />
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LEGEND OF FREAKING ZELDA CAKE! I really loved this cake and I love how vibrant the colours in the photo came out. It has been a struggle and half lately with photos because my damn Iphone won't connect to my laptop and blah blah.<br />
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I made this cake for my brother but LOW KEY I made it for me. Because Ocarina of Time was everything to me when I was a young little woodland elf.<br />
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REESE'S EXPLOSION! I love chocolate drip cakes. They are the cakes of my soul.<br />
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Thank you for tuning in to another episode of dessert photo spam/diarrhea. Know something fun? I am 30 years old and still have to look up how to spell diarrhea. IS IT DIARRYA DAIRRYEA - DAIRY. Dairy would do it. Lactose intolerance FTW!<br />
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IT HAS BEEN A LONG ASS MOTHER FREAKIN' TIME SINCE I BLOGGED A RECIPE!<br />
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But here I am. This is my unofficial official quasi maybe probably return to blogging.<br />
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I had written about my transition into baking as a full time business in previous posts - but then a whole lot of dramatic life events happened and I kind of temporarily lost my mind (lol but not really but kind of) AND got a part time job to help keep me alive when business wasn't as consistent. And biggity bam - a whole lot of time went by in sort of a blur where I felt carried through the days by some force not of my own will.<br />
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It's difficult when life happens. But what I learned is that you have to 'fake it until you make it' in those moments. Action creates motivation sometimes - and not the other way around.<br />
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Why am I back? WELL. I think that I have a lot more to offer with blogging now. I have the experience of a business under my belt, experience at a bakery - and just plain old EXPERIENCE - that I would love to share with other people to help them out both in and out of the kitchen.<br />
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PLUS - I track my macros pretty consistently and find that eating can be an annoying struggle when I am trying to get in more protein at the expense of other macro-nutrients. Creating recipes that are healthier and also delicious has always been what this blog was about - but now I have so much more to offer to you!<br />
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ALSO --- I am not *super* thrilled with the macro-friendly options out there in the world. If you follow me on instagram (@Summerbakes88) then you will know I am going to start doing reviews. Lord knows I spend a crap ton of money trying different snacks - some healthy - some not! And I think I have a pretty good palate for criticisms ;)<br />
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You will always have more control over food when you make it yourself. Don't like lemons - cool! Don't add that. Hate blueberries? No problem! Add another fruit. Trying to gain weight? Add in some chopped nuts/seeds and make them a bit more nutrient dense!<br />
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SO PROTEIN MUFFINS - That is after all why you are here - these are just a tweak on my gluten free muffin recipe - and ooooweeeee Rick! These are delicious. So soft and moist and rich. I DON'T CARE IF YOU DON'T LIKE MOIST THEY ARE OK!<br />
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Fruit and chocolate chips aren't integral to the recipe at all - so you can swap those items out. I have posted the macro breakdown in the recipe below!<br />
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<li>2/3 cup granulated sugar of choice </li>
<li>1 cup 0% unsweetened greek yogurt at room temperature </li>
<li>1/2 cup coconut oil, melted</li>
<li>3/4 cup almond milk, room temperature </li>
<li>2 large eggs</li>
<li>1 tablespoon vanilla extract</li>
<li>Zest of 1 lemon </li>
<li>1/3 cup white chocolate mini chips </li>
<li>1 cup fruit (frozen works) of choice - I used frozen diced strawberries and blueberries </li>
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<li>In a medium sized bowl, whisk your yogurt, eggs, coconut oil, lemon zest and vanilla until combined</li>
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This is going to be one heck of a catch-up folks. It has been a hot minute since I had the time to blog a new recipe which, honestly, has been really upsetting for me because creating new things is a huge part about what I do!</div>
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But now I am starting to realise when you run a business the 'what you do' part becomes a lot broader and more demanding than what you set out to do in the first place! haha </div>
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<a href="https://www.theperfectbitebakeshoppe.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Bite Bake Shoppe </a> has just been taking up most of my waking (and sometimes sleeping) moments as I try to pursue the business full time and access as many resources as I can to get there! A lot of that process has been super discouraging and frustrating BUT I also know that every single day since beginning that journey every day has been different for me. Whether it is full of challenges or making new connections it has been amazing and I would take all the frustrations in the world to just get a piece of that joy. </div>
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I am also currently working towards renovating our basement unit to pass the proper provincial and public health codes to become licensed -- which would be AMAZING but is still pretty expensive with all the proper permits, licenses, cost of rennovations, etc. </div>
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That also means I don't have a permanent space to bake out of - so life is a bit crazy when you factor in the fact that you know...LIFE IS LIFE and there are always other obligations that I will have as a result. </div>
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I thought I'd quickly touch base and share some of the cakes and tings that have been poppin' on my end. I have been lucky enough to have so many cool ideas that my clients would like -- and trying new things is always fun. </div>
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S/O To @ Happily Ever After Decor for the gorgeous photo! These girls know how to STYLE! Please check them out on IG and Facebook they're the sweetest.<br />
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This geode cake snuck into the newspaper with me for my feature article which was so cool! Made me feel like a legit baker! haha<br />
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Check out @Lolafawn on IG where she reigns as QUEEN! This French Bulldog is basically everything.<br />
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I was super terrified to tackle doing a cute little pup on a cake. However - it is situations like that where I absolutely must tackle new things or else I will never get comfortable!<br />
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I made the ultimate floral buttercream wreath cake for my boho chic loving mama <3 I was soooo intensely focused on this cake because you know how much I love my mamushka!<br />
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That last cake means something so special to me because the lovely woman who found me is someone I knew longggg ago (along with her daughter who the cake was for) and during such a difficult period of my life. She found me through the power of google and I could not be more stunned at the power of the internet to bring people together. So happy they found me <3</div>
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I made some MORE hearts day themed cookies to win over some people and convince them my business is worth getting a little grant of money. Let's hope it worked ;)<br />
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I was so excited with how bakery-esque these turned out. Even without using butter/sugar/dairy -- these cookies turned out so luxurious. Slightly crisp around the edges and chewy on the inside.<br />
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If you don't love molasses I would stick to my normal doodles. The <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/09/worlds-healthiest-snickerdoodles.html" target="_blank">snickerdoodle</a>.<br />
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<li>1/2 cup almond flour</li>
<li>2 tablespoons vanilla protein powder (or milk power!) </li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1 teaspoon cream of tartar </li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger</li>
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<li>1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg </li>
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<li>1/2 cup coconut oil, melted</li>
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As I sit here typing this post I am looking at two giant containers of Halloween candy. You know how Halloween crazy I am. So of course I bought all the BEST candy and was super super excited to give it out to all the cute little kiddies. See excited face below:<br />
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Well ya know what. NO ONE CAME! We had maybe 10 kids total. And I had an entire other bowl of candy not pictured above.<br />
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I was crushed. I wonder why this is the case. We used to get a lot of trick or treaters! Whatever the reason is it made me really sad. Luckily with all the cakes I make I can use the chocolate BUT COME ON KIDDOS :'(<br />
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I decided to do this recipe because it's super quick, super easy and absolutely delicious. The protein powder isn't integral to the structure here, so I didn't list it as a necessary ingredient. I did add it in this batch, though. You know me ;)<br />
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Store bought bars are usually horrid for you. I am addicted to Quest bars and even I know my home made bars taste better and are more nutritious (sorry Quest).<br />
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So with these you don't have to worry about wasting time and it's something my whole family loves. Even the picky people.<br />
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Best of all you really can use whatever you would put in your favourite trail mix. That's the beauty of a trail mix!!!!!<br />
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I always make it myself because every store bought trail mix has like...ONE thing I don't like that ruins the experience.<br />
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So picture these as the best trail mix ever that is formed into a compact bar that tastes like chocolatey fudgey delciousness.<br />
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<li>1 heaping cup rice crisp cereal</li>
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<li>2 - 3 tablespoons cocoa powder (depends how chocolatey you like it!)</li>
<li>Pinch of sea salt </li>
<li>1/3 cup chopped walnuts </li>
<li>1/3 cup chopped pecans</li>
<li>1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut</li>
<li>1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (I used Lily's mini chips - they are sugar free!) </li>
<li>1/3 cup dried fruit (I used cranberries)</li>
<li>1/2 cup nut butter of choice (I used peanut butter)</li>
<li>1/2 cup liquid sweetener of choice (I used maple syrup)</li>
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<li>In a small saucepan add the nut butter, sweetener, cocoa and coconut oil, stirring occasionally until fully combined (you can also just microwave this in a microwave safe bowl for 25-30 second bursts until it's melted)</li>
<li>Allow your sweetener mixture to cool before you pour it onto your dry ingredients so it doesn't melt your chocolate chips (yes I have done this!) -- Stir until your dry ingredients are fully coated with your nut butter/sweetener mixture. </li>
<li>Press the mixture into a lined 8x8 pan firmly until it's even and pushed into all the corners and edges of the pan. </li>
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How else could I commemorate this -- this my favourite day, this -- the grand finale of Halloweek -- than with this beautiful Jack cake?!?<br />
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Speaking of which -- have you checked out my<a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2016/10/happy-halloweek-healthier-halloween.html" target="_blank"> HALLOWEEK RECIPE ROUND UP?</a>! Not too late to whip up some treats for tonight ;)<br />
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I feel like since taking a brief hiatus from caking and food styling on a bigger scale I've really struggled. I just feel like lighting is never right and props are falling over or breaking and my set is on the verge of collapse every time.<br />
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Y'all know Jack is BAE. I have worshipped at the alter of Tim Burton since I was a kid. Half of my room is macabre little accents inspired by Tim Burton's world.<br />
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That being the case, there were of course some things I wasn't thrilled with and had to start over. Word to the wise -- the Wilton ribbon cutter is a lot harder to use than just a ruler and a pizza cutter. So I can't suggest it if you have a lot of stripes to cut.<br />
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The base of the cake is vanilla cake. I make a butter cake because I think the flavour is delicious and it's a sturdy cake. Layered in between is strawberry buttercream. I made a strawberry reduction and folded it into my vanilla bean buttercream, DIVINE! Probably my favourite flavour so far. I used fondant for the stripes. I don't think piping buttercream stripes on black buttercream is reliable. Make one mistake and bye bye colours.<br />
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I made Jack out of a sugar cookie -- his bat bow tie is fondant. I painted on his cute little face with edible paint. I was going to just make him fondant but who likes eating fondant? This way the birthday girl could take him home and eat him later ;) To cover the back of his head I dipped him in black sanding sugar.<br />
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CAN YOU SEE THAT SWEET CRYSTAL BALL IN THE BACK OF SOME OF THE PHOTOS!! Thanks to mama bear for letting me borrow it. And the backdrop. And the table. And the camera. it's neat because without the crystal ball the photo almost looks black and white. THAT IS SOO TIM BURTON OF ME.<br />
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To adorn the top of the cake -- i piped black buttercream roses and added in some tiny little fondant bats. It's a shame you can't see them. I think I may have been better off going with a grey/black two-tone effect.<br />
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All in all, I did love the cake. I think it would have been cool to slice it open and see the vanilla and pink interior which definitely is a contrast compared to the exterior! Sadly the enjoying and eating is never my job *sniffle*.<br />
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How perfect is that cake stand?!? Another great Winners find. God I love that store. Actually most of the props in the photo are from there! Go figure!<br />
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Despite being terrified to attempt my favourite character I was so so happy that someone finally asked me to make something Jack Skellington. If you aren't pushing yourself then you won't ever grow, right?!<br />
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Hope you have an amazing Halloween! Get some healthy snacks, keep your ears open for adorable trick or treaters, and watch a Halloween movie (OR 3 OR 10). I bet you can guess which ones I'd suggest ;)<br />
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Halloweek technically won't end until Monday but being that most people will be partying it up on the Friday and Saturday I figured it's pretty important to release this before hand so people have time to make their goodies.<br />
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As promised this week has been full of a combination of old and new Halloween recipes -- but here is an official round- up of all the Halloweek treats you could possibly handle. There is something in here for everyone so if you can't find a recipe you'd want to try THEN YOU NEED TO HOLLA AT ME and I will get to cracking on developing something new ;)<br />
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Also I have no idea what to be this year. I usually am so on my costume. Basically by September 1st I have all my Halloween decor our and costume ready. The past few months have been a bit blurry but I am sure I will pull something our of my closet and figure it out. I have been watching late night Youtube Halloween Make up tutorials. Those folks make me believe anything is possible with make up and then I try it and look at a very muddy looking mess in the mirror and cry litres of purple glitter tears.<br />
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I hope you give some of these recipes a try. I keep saying it but this is worth repeating - I am your life line! If a recipe doesn't work for you or you have questions I am always happy to help :) That being said I try to be as clear as possible but sometimes the baking Gods are not on our side, you know?!<br />
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One of my first recipes and one I love so very dearly. Creamy and sweet with that pumpkin pie flavour. YUM! Maybe not Halloweeny in the strict sense but to me -- anything pumpkin is fair game <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/11/pumpkin-pie-protein-squares.html" target="_blank">;)</a></div>
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<li>1/2 cup vanilla protein powder (I used PVL Sport Whey it's my favourite!) </li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice </li>
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<li>2/3 cup coconut sugar (or granulated sweetener of choice) </li>
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<li>In a large bowl combine all wet ingredients and blend thoroughly</li>
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<li>For the cheesecake layer mix all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and pour on top of blondie layer</li>
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One version of the blondies I topped with cinnamon chocolate and chocolate pearls. Honestly, I didn't end up liking it as much. To me it was a waste to cover up the beautiful marbling and it kind of serves as a reminder to people of what kind of dessert it is. A few simple little non-pareils and one pumpkin sprinkles was my ultimate choice and I much prefer it!<br />
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Get ready for the full Halloweek round-up later this week featuing a cameo from my favourite pumpkin king ;)<br />
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<li>YES I baked mine in an absurdly small pan and didn't think it through.</li>
<li>No you should not do the same</li>
<li>Yes you should still make them but not rush the cooling process for a photo shoot and end up with a big ol mess because it hasn't set yet and even though you knew better YOU DID IT ANYWAY.</li>
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<li>For the brownies -- mix all of your wet ingredients (include the sugar) in a large bowl making sure your ingredients are all room temperature or slightly warm (not hot) in order to make an even mixture. Add the wet ingredients on top and mix together. Pour into your lined pan and tap gently to distribute. </li>
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For the humans, the texture of the browny is very dense and fudgey. The pumpkin pie layer is creamy and delicious. The yellow layer is a delicious cheesecake flavour as it should be. AND THE MERINGUE!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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LIKE CALL ME IF YOU NEED HELP BECAUSE IT IS WORTH THE PAIN I TELL YOU.<br />
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The beauty of baking is being confident enough to make your own variations and take someone else's recipes to a new place.<br />
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It'll also make you feel really gangster. Sunglass smiley emoji.<br />
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Shout out to my mom is the ultimate supporter of my Halloween addiction. If you follow me basically anywhere you'll know how out of control it is.<br />
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She found this Ouija board set and I fell in love immediately.<br />
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I hope whatever planet you are on that you are doing well. I recently had to come to terms with some ugly monsters I thought were long since behind me (why I was not kept on at the bakery which is a story for another day) and it taught me that sometimes you really need to focus on yourself. As much as it pains me to do so and as much as it sucks to have to switch the lens back at myself (which I admittedly avoid) it must be done. So behind all the cheekiness I genuinely hope that if you find yourself particularly fragile at this moment in time -- that is all it is. A moment. Find ways to enjoy it regardless and I promise you will get through it.<br />
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We have layers. Like candy corn protein brownies, do. And even when they fall over and melt and don't want to bake fast enough -- they are still tasty and delicious ;)<br />
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It is I. The long lost blogger of the usual healthy treats but also sometimes layer cakes land. I report to you now a few weeks into my new job as a Pastry Baker working nights and I have come out...well...I won't say triumphant but I am alive and I am learning so much my head feels like it's going to fall off. </div>
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I thought I was on my grind before -- BUT IT HATH JUST BEGUN!</div>
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Because that is the case -- even when I am cooking/baking at home it's pretty minimal and I definitely don't have the time for a proper food post because of how time consuming food photography and editing is. WHICH IS A DAMN SHAME because I have bought some killer food styling props lately. Marshall's, Winners, Homesense. The holy trinity. God bless. </div>
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SO this post is just another recap. I like to do these after I have accumulated enough fun photos of cakes and things to share. If you're new to the blog then know that these are for my side baking business -- the blog related things are the recipes and other tidbits that you can find at the right side bar ;)</div>
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SPEAKING OF BUSINESS! It has basically come to a halt. I had to cancel this months orders because the bakery is nearing Thanksgiving Doomsday prep. Please forgive me <3</div>
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I have so many beautiful girly things to do. MY FAVE!!!! I reallllllly miss decorating. I get to bake a lot at the bakery (ok ok that's obvious) but I miss my glitter and sprinkles and frosting!!</div>
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When my most supportive friend orders a cake for his mom -- I had to go all in! I loved creating this piece and I was so happy to get snapchats of her reaction <3</div>
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This beauty below is a floral peach and mint cake with all kinds of vanilla on the inside! And rainbow jimmies because the birthday girl loves them!</div>
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Dulce de leche and vanilla cake on the inside. A beautiful gold buttercream array on the out :D!<br />
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GF Vegan Donuts. Not for the cake but they match, don't you think?!<br />
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My favourite baby cookies of all time for the cutest mom to be!<br />
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These vanilla bean donuts I decorated with crushed meringue and shortbread crumbs. YUM!<br />
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I made this cake for my former boss when I worked at the Y for her surprise work shower. She has the most STUNNING little girl now -- she's finally loose! I will definitely miss working with this incredible strong and amazing woman.<br />
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I have done enough henna cookies at this point to be sort of obsessed. Before Eid Al-Fitr this year my Aunt and Mom surprised me with little cones of real henna and it was actually debilitatingly addictive. SO MUCH FUN! As it turns out though -- I should stick to just piping with icing lol.<br />
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Okay so buttercream flowers and glitter and sparkles and gold is all great. Now on to the LESS girly items (equally cool and exciting).<br />
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That very same supportive friend ordered a cake for Dad, too. This was a gigantic, funfetti filled cake with funfetti buttercream, aqua blue ganache, macarons and meringues on the top and just a lot of FUNNN!!!!<br />
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Baby brother got a Rick and Morty cake this year. It's soooo hard to create cakes for my family because I have to be so sneaky.<br />
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I made the 'giant heads' out of sugar cookies and hand painted them. I was going to do it with royal icing but i just figured I would have better control hand painting them. Have you seen the show? We are obsessed with Rick and Morty in this house!<br />
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Oh! And the Earth -- I bought a giant blue jawbreaker from Bulk Barn and painted it!<br />
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AREN'T THESE SO FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
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I was so happy to finally have a Harry Potter order! For a bridal shower, too. Isn't that the cutest idea?!<br />
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Last and certainly not least -- for a Honda/Trans Am/Duramax Diesel fan -- these were actually a cool challenge. Not my usual shtick -- which is awesome because it forces me out of my comfort zone. The birthday boy was stoked (thanks to his sweet girlfriend for ordering them)!<br />
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And last but not least -- some goodies I was working on! Gluten free peach pie (UGH SO GOOD) -- use any of my pie recipes and sub in 6 large peaches, peeled and chopped. Protein blondies --<a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/02/worlds-healthiest-blondies.html" target="_blank"> I used my recipe</a> but subbed in 1/2 cup protein flour for 1/4 cup oat and 1/4 cup almond flour and added 1 egg yolk. DIVINE. And lastly a new protein bar recipe that hopefully I will post soon!<br />
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I received some pretty sweet ass messages lately. So if you have connected with me during this tumultuous time -- honestly -- thank you so so soooo much. My change in hours has made me a bit of a recluse so I appreciate the connections.<br />
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In the mean time please feel free to peruse some of my older recipes -- they're still good and I have lots of very Fall appropo stuff :)<br />
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SOOO things have been not so peachy keen jelly bean.<br />
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Well. I suppose that is a bit hyperbolic. Things indeed have been peachy as it is peach season (albeit the tail end which is violently upsetting because summer is my favourite OR MY NAME ISN'T SUMMER!!!!!).<br />
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This summer has been a bit tumultuous. Some health problems really flared and I think my mental health really took an impact when I made a huge decision to quit my job.<br />
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Yep. I quit my salary job, within days of that decision had an interview at my favourite bakery in town and ba-ding-ba-da-boom I start next week.<br />
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While I look back at being an M.A and law school hopeful I can't help but become overcome with anxiety. I think a lot of people look at this jump I am making and don't fully understand how hard it has been and will be. Some people are supportive and understandably a lot of people aren't and that's okay.<br />
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Leaving something stable and being well-educated lends itself to people having certain expectations. A lot of this past week has been separating what OTHER people want me to VS what I want to do.<br />
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To be honest I think staying at my day job was out of fear of what people would think of me if I quit. Quitting to work in a bakery to get experience? Working on expanding my small business and growing my client base? INSTEAD OF LAW SCHOOL OR A PhD?!!!!!<br />
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The reality is. I almost died. For reasons I won't get into right now but I struggled with my health for a very long time. Mentally -- Grad school really broke my spirit and it took me a long time to function as a normal person after that. Going out or being social or even really just being 'me' was never an option. Having a blog where I can somewhat be vocal (I know I am not Sallys Baking Addiction with millions of views but that's okay) has been huge. And in the end my business and blog are what allowed me to get my bakery job because it became an easily accessible portfolio that really portrayed who I am,</div>
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Because I hope it gives you the courage you need to take a risk, however small, in finding your happiness. I want you to know that finding your happiness is a long road.<br />
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It may involve finding your misery first. Maybe a lot of misery and heart ache and struggle. But if you can break free from whatever it is that's holding you back you will hit the bed every day feeling like you are truly moving towards <i>something</i>.<br />
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So outside of my snarky sarcasm and offbeat sense of humour I have been doing a lot of thinking and just wanted to share. If I can motivate one of you little stud muffins then, that shall be enough for me :)<br />
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The for really real moral of the story for REAL is that these muffins are the bomb diggity.<br />
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The peaches infuse the muffins with a crazy amount of moisture -- if you can get your hand of what's left of the fresh Ontario peaches than you MUST do it.<br />
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Heck our town has an entire festival around it ;)<br />
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It's actually terrible because everyone and their mother wants a peach sundae and the lines look disturbingly like an episode of the walking dead and then you go home and everyone posts photos of their delicious sundaes and you hate yourself for quitting the line LIKE OK WE GET IT THEY WERE DELICIOUS LEAVE ME ALONE :'(<br />
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But if you can't relate to that and you really just want a snack to take to school (ugh, so soon?!) or work then you will love these!<br />
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I hope you either try these, make someone make them for you....or at the very least shoot me a message if you can relate to what I'm going through rn ya dig?!<br />
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Before it totally digests me, though. I am blogging an event I attend last month live from the belly of the beast. Honestly, it's pretty decent wifi from in here, tbh. Password is: FML2016. Very modern.<br />
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When Nathalie from Praxis PR e-mailed me about attending a Bourbon Night presented by Knob Creek at The Mule downtown Hamilton I squealed a bit.<br />
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Chef Matt (I do believe) at the Mule created a Southern inspired menu JUST for us! And @whisky_chef (follow him, guys!) Matt Jones took us through an amazing history of Jim Beam, Basil Hayden's, Knob Creek and bourbon in general. I honestly had no idea about 99.9% of what he was talking about so I felt like my head was exploding with knowledge afterwards.<br />
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I got this cool name tag which made me feel super legit even though I think I was the only person who had no idea what was happening D:<br />
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The night began with cocktails, made with bourbon, NATCH.</div>
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The honey ginger cocktail below was absolutely unreal. Each cocktail was crafted with such passion and the heat of the bourbon paired surprisingly well with the already spicy ginger. The honey sort of coated your throat after. Simply lovely!</div>
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That peach and watermelon salad? UNBELIEVABLE!</div>
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To be fair, though. The Mule is simply amazing even beyond this event. If you have been downtown Hamilton lately it really has transformed in terms of the food scene. The Mule is on King William so it's fairly central -- the decor inside is the enchantingly rustic, vibrant yet elegant mismatched decor that makes you feel like you're in a movie. Yes I am lame, shushhh!</div>
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Beyond King William there are soooo many lovely places to eat at James Street North, Locke Street, Augusta Street and beyond. I am so proud of the entrepreneurs that have built up downtown to be a really trendy area, again. It's encouraged a lot of business that I think had otherwise decided that downtown Hamilton was less exciting than Toronto. NO WAY T DOT YOU JUST STEP OFF, OK? OK DRAKE? YOU HEAR ME!?</div>
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I will admit I felt a bit far removed from the other amazing food bloggers there that had such a vast experience with the goods the local scene has to offer. I am starting to branch off a bit more from my pretty restrictive/not so adventurous food intake. BY THE WAY -- they were all so lovely. I met so many lovely ladies at my table and it became my beautiful little safety bubble for the night! haha </div>
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I am trying to be less rigid and explore more -- oh and just having a free evening to do that is kind of impossible so I am hoping to make time for that, too!</div>
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Not pictured were the mains -- fried qual, creamed corn and butter beans. OH LORD THAT CREAMED CORN! It had my heart. My soul.</div>
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Know what else? THAT PALETA! I have this weird thing with really liking to chew my popsicles and this had soooo much great texture with the pepitas and oat crumble inside. I can't wait to hunt down more paletas next time I am out and about -- it was insanely good!</div>
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1) Jim Beam Black: Is a lovely gold amber with supposed aromas of sweet vanilla, corn and toasted oak and a long elegant, smooth finish. And honestly that's the best way to describe it. This was to me- the most versatile and appealing. I used it in my cocktail that we were able to create!</div>
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2) Basil Hayden's: The same lovely colour with a bit more of a spicy, peppery, honey flavour. This had more of a bite and for that reason I still preferred the first. But this was lovely! I can see how this may pair better with a citrus, for example. </div>
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3) Knob Creek 9YO: This was a totally different experience. The colour was much deeper and the flavour had notes of caramel and vanilla with a touch of sweet apricot (I couldn't taste the apricot because I was a huge baby LOL). This definitely lingered a lot longer, was a bit sweeter and overall more rich. A shot of this would set me right after shovelling snow. Ew. Why did I talk about snow. Unless it's Jon Snow. Mmmm. Jon Sneeewwww. </div>
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4. Knob Creek Single Barrel: The strongest and boldest flavour, IMO. Caramel, vanilla, nuts and oak. A long finish. To me, that felt like burning. But I know the seasoned bourbon fan would really appreciate how complex this flavour was. </div>
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I created the most ironic drink of all time. A drink in homage to my roots which are grounded in a country where drinking is forbidden.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;">Matt also added whipped egg whites -- WOW! It made the cocktail so creamy. The drink turned out unbelievable. I couldn't believe how balanced the flavours ended up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri"; font-size: small;">All in all it warmed my heart to feel included in such a cool community. Because my blog is mostly desserts I didn't feel like I 'fit in' -- but the event made me feel so much more connected to Hamilton. Not that I wasn't already in love with the foodie scene downtown -- but now I am making more frequent trips!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">S/O to Nathalie for being the cutest and most helpful person on the planet - Praxis PR you guys put on an AWESOME event -- and I am totally a Jim Beam fan now. Who'd have thunk it?!</span></div>
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Visions of large marble slabs and tiny compartments of different candies, chocolates, sprinkles, breakfast cereals and syrups were dancing around my brain before this photo shoot.<br />
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As much as I am the type of person that values whole foods, nutrient density and a paleo-esque way of eating -- I still think there is something so magical about those ice cream experiences waiting in line at a beach front for a giant cartoon-like swirl of your favourite soft-serve -- or waiting impatiently at a Cold Stone Creamery to add in your favourite mix-ins.<br />
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I am getting old ( late 20s you are the WORST) and as a result I find myself getting overly nostalgic but still overly concerned over the state of my body and how to improve it while that's still somewhat manageable (OK I KNOW I AM BEING DRAMATIC).<br />
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Cue: Allergen friendly ice cream. Made with coconut milk, dates, fleur de sel and almond milk but it tastes absolutely decadent and creamy.<br />
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I was pouring through the internet trying to find the best way to sweeten it when I came across recipes using date paste - thank you internet!<br />
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I have used date paste in my healthy <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/03/no-bake-vegan-twix-bars.html" target="_blank">Twix Bars</a> and <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/08/guilt-free-crispy-chocolate-caramel-bars.html" target="_blank">Protein Crunchy Caramel Bars</a>. OH and my <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/03/worlds-healthiest-home-made-snickers.html" target="_blank">Healthy Snickers Bars</a>, too! So I was beyond happy to pull out my bag of dates again.<br />
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The weather the past few weeks has been wonderfully warm. Maybe too warm, at times. But I am not complaining -- laying out on my deck getting some pretty weird tanlines has always been my favourite summer-time activity ;)<br />
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BUT with the heat comes craving some cold treats. Iced coffees (dolla dolla drinks, y'allll!) and ice cream and popsicles and anything else to keep cool, really.<br />
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I LOVE Oreo McFlurry's. Honestly if I could eat them everyday without consequence, I would. I have no shame.<br />
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But sadly outside of the sugar content the dairy causes me intense stomach pain. Kind of like I am being stabbed. Whaddup lactose intolerance!<br />
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My Aunt introduced me to some paleo-friendly ice cream from the supermarket but honestly....this stuff just blows it out of the water. I wish it didn't. I wish I could go pick up a tiny overpriced tub of what tasted like vaguely flavoured coconut water BUT ALAS I CANNOT BECAUSE IT SUCKS IN COMPARISON TO THIS STUFF.<br />
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I chose Salted Caramel Brownie to start because the date paste is already caramel-y. I added some caramel flavouring but you don't have to! And brownie because those protein bars are SO delicious and even better to have a healthy brownie mixed in, right?!<br />
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Salted Caramel Brownie No-Churn Vegan Ice Cream </h2>
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<li>1 <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/09/no-bake-vegan-protein-brownies.html" target="_blank">Vegan Protein Brownie Recipe</a> (or your favourite GF/Vegan brownies! I just suggest my recipe because they are no-bake! You can leave off the chocolate topping if you want!</li>
<li>1 recipe of No-Churn Caramel Vegan Ice Cream (below)</li>
<li>Additional add-ins: Extra sprinkle of Fleur De Sel or fine sea salt, Dark chocolate chunks, Broken pieces of gluten free pretzels, raw cacoa nibs -- the sky is the limit!</li>
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<li>20 pitted dates, soaked in hot water</li>
<li>1/4-1/3 cup almond (or other non-dairy milk)</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon Fleur De Sel (if you want the Salted Caramel flavour)</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or good quality vanilla extract</li>
<li>3-4 tablespoons maple syrup</li>
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<li>After dates have been soaking for 5-10 minutes drain 80% of the liquid and blend in the strongest blender or food processor you have! I added the almond milk, maple syrup and flavouring directly to my date paste to help cool it down and help it blend. You want a thick but smooth date paste. </li>
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<li>Once whipped, chop your vegan protein brownies into small chunks and fold into your ice cream. You may also choose to add in chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chunks, more sea salt, cacao nibs or other fun -add ins at this stage!</li>
<li>Line a deep loaf tin or baking dish with plastic wrap (not 100% necessary, you can just plop it into your tin -- I did use wax paper and it totally fell apart so I don't recommend it!) and scoop in your ice cream. </li>
<li>Cover your tin/dish with tin foil and freeze at least 4 hours before serving for a soft ice cream, or overnight for a firm ice cream (in the case of the latter you will need to let it sit 15-25 minutes before serving!) </li>
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New cakes and cookies on Feeding my ADDICTION!<br />
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Did that work? ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED? Fun Fact...I don't know how to spell collaborate, apparently. Thanks spellcheck!<br />
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ALSO PLEASE MAKE <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2016/04/gluten-free-lemon-coconut-donuts.html" target="_blank">MY NEW DONUT RECIPE</a>! They are seriously too good to pass up. I promise.<br />
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Orders at <a href="http://www.theperfectbitebakeshoppe.com/" target="_blank">www.theperfectbitebakeshoppe.com </a>have been bumpin' lately! I need to hire someone to re-do both sites but.. WHO HAS THE TIME!<br />
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Cookie Dough Explosion Cake! Cookie dough buttercream, chocolate chips and chocolate cake layered sky high and topped with ganache and cookies!<br />
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Beyond chocolate and gold were Bridal Showers and Birthdays. The fun part about the business so far has been really trying to push my limits and trying new things, even if they are scary at first. That's how you get better right? You have to risk something to gain something better. </div>
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I LOVED this baptism cake. I just think the colours were so perfect and ethereal. Too bad the lighting was off that day :(<br />
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This floral cake below melted my heart. I had so much fun designing it and when it finally came together I wanted to hold it and dance with it and never let it go. </div>
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Woodland fox got gobbled up by the birthday boy. Until all that remained was a fondant eye. Or so the tale goes ;)<br />
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Tiffany blue cake pops and baby blue baptism cookies make me feel like Spring is almost here. But it's not. COME ON GOOD WEATHER LETS GO!<br />
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Clients are always excited when I tell them I package the cookies. I just think it's a nice little take-away from an event. And if you are anything like me -- these fancy dessert tables are so overwhelming -- you gotta try EVERYTHING RIGHT???</div>
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So at least with the cookies they will stay nice and safe for snacking later :)</div>
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Cupcakes just don't get enough love these days. The great cupcake boom of 2010-2014 has worn off, I guess. I still think they're lovely ;) And nice when you can't commit to a whole cake or want a more portable dessert option.<br />
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Last but not least, some naughty cookies ;)</div>
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My advice for anyone struggling to get everything done in a day is to schedule, plan ahead as much as you can and always, ALWAYS remember you are the key to your own success. If you are tired and exhausted then in the end you won't be as productive.<br />
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Trust me. I am the Queen of stressing out and giving too much until I feel like I am going to faint. But that's a short term strategy ONLY and isn't sustainable.<br />
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Making sure my diet is healthy, I am still going to crossfit and still watching a lot of stupid videos on the internet have been the key to my sanity ;)<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this photo heavy catch-up! Please feel free to refer people to this page or my business website if you're looking for more information on ordering!<br />
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It's me.</div>
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I've been wondering when I'd have time to type up something..</div>
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If you didn't already know based on my lunatic-like ramblings on social media than earlier this year I decided to 'open' <a href="http://www.theperfectbitebakeshoppe.com/" target="_blank">The Perfect Bite Bake Shoppe</a> which has taken time away from my poor little blog. On top of working full time it's just been a weensy teensy tiny bit stressful.</div>
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First of all, the tiny shortbread cookies are INSANELY DELICIOUS! It's the most perfect shortbread I have ever had. And they are so tiny -- so...how could you possibly feel bad about delicate tiny cookies with chocolate chunks in them? I often get questions about my pricing and get defensive because I put a lot of time and effort into what I make. You can taste when something is made with love, I swear! These cookies are some QUALITY cookies. And I'm not much of a dessert person lately (shocking, I know!) because I am around it all the time. But I wanted to eat all of these :(<br />
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I think they would look adorable on top of cupcakes -- but to be honest I don't think they will last long around here now that they've been opened. Sigh.<br />
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I used to butterscotch shortbread crumbs on the donuts -- and if you do the cream cheese variation of the glaze you're basically having a coconut lemon cheesecake donut. And ...it's bomb.<br />
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You can also use these as a base for a cheesecake or as a crumble topping OR YOU CAN EAT THEM WITH A SPOON BECAUSE OMG THEY ARE AMAZING. So buttery and sweet and...ugh. I just can't talk about it right now. I am too fragile. </div>
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<li>1/4 cup coconut flour </li>
<li>1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut </li>
<li>2 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum</li>
<li>1/2 cup organic coconut sugar (or cane sugar) </li>
<li>3/4 cup vegan buttermilk*</li>
<li>1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste </li>
<li>Zest of 1 lemon </li>
<li>Juice of 1/2 Lemon</li>
<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted</li>
<li>2 tablespoons greek yogurt, room temperature (or use applesauce) </li>
<li>2 tablespoons white chocolate, melted (or applesauce for vegan version)</li>
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<li>2 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted </li>
<li>Optional: Add 2 tablespoons cream cheese to the glaze</li>
<li>Optional but HIGHLY SUGGESTED top with a blend of shredded coconut and (not GF) <a href="http://www.marymacleod.ca/" target="_blank">Mary Macleod's Butterscotch Shortbread Crumbs </a></li>
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<li>In a large mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients and whisk together</li>
<li>Add in all wet ingredients and stir together until fully combined</li>
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<li>Bake each batch of donuts for 10 - 12 minutes making sure to cool the pan off completely before you re-use it or use multiple pans</li>
<li>Gently turn the pan upside down and gently agitate it and the donuts should fall right out -- put them on a wire rack to cool!</li>
<li>Allow donuts to cool completely before glazing them!</li>
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As a child all sorts of Easter chocolate was appealing (and I know, I didn't celebrate the holiday so shhhh). White chocolate rabbits with crunchy candy eyes? I'll have 3. Chocolate eggs of unknown brand wrapped in various shades of blue/pink/yellow/green foil? 1 yellow netted sack full, please. Marshmallow bunny rabbits? UH DUH. Marshmallow chickadees covered in SPRINKLES? Peeps, please. </div>
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But the most wonderful. The most magical, the most AMAZING. Are Cadbury's Easter chocolates. This creates two camps of people, quite frankly. Or maybe 3 for the indecisive amongst us. Cadbury Mini Egg lovers versus Cadbury CREME Egg aficionados.</div>
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While Cadbury Creme Eggs are equally as nostalgic the overly sweet fondant centre makes my teeth sting. That McDonald's chose to make their McFlurry for Easter a CREME EGG MCFLURRY and not the correct MINI EGG version was, to say the least, abhorrent and devastating behaviour. </div>
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<li>1/3 cup dark cocoa, tightly packed </li>
<li>2 teaspoons baking powder</li>
<li>1 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1/8 teaspoon cinnamon </li>
<li>1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or -- chopped mini eggs for Easter!</li>
<li>2/3 cup coconut sugar</li>
<li>2 eggs or egg replacer equivalent/flax eggs </li>
<li>2/3 cup canned pumpkin (or sub for unsweetened greek yogurt) </li>
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<li>In a large bowl combine all wet ingredients until mixed well</li>
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So there you have it, in conclusion your honour I rest my case with the good people of the jury that mini eggs are heretofore the most wonderful Easter candy only made more enjoyable by placing them in the macaroon cookies of which, the author here, has included the recipe.<br />
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So the lovely folks at Arla Dofino have been kind enough to allow me to try some of their delicious Havarti cheese. Havarti just sounds fancy doesn't it? Like you're not just regular cheddar. No, sir. You are a legitimately delicious, melty, exquisite fancy cheese that deserves it's own label and beautiful cheese board.<br />
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Not only that but it made the house smell like a darling little rustic cottage house in Tuscany...<br />
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Ok. I don't know what that would smell like but THAT WOULD BE WHAT IT'S LIKE IN MY MIND!<br />
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Crisp pastry, creamy Havarti and perfectly caramelized pears -- but without all the sugar and unhealthy refined flour of your average pastry.<br />
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Gluten Free Caramelized Pear and Havarti Pastry </h2>
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<li>2 tablespoons gluten free flour </li>
<li>1 tablespoon maple syrup </li>
<li>1 tablespoon melted coconut oil</li>
<li>1 package Arla Dofino Light Havarti (half package for each pastry, cut into thin slices) </li>
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So in the name of honesty, which is usually the tone I write in on this bloggy, I have had 16 major meltdowns probably in just the past two weeks. Two days. Today. OKAY SINCE THIS MORNING.<br />
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Now I am sure I can chalk some of that up to hormones and physical stress (weightlifting why you make me cry pls) but a big part of that stress is having no 'ME' time. I look at friends with children and cannot imagine how that would feel. If someone tossed a baby my way right now I would be like..OK baby. It's time to find you a job. You need to be a productive baby because mama is crying about her slowly sloping and melting cake that needs to go out for an order in an hour.<br />
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Now...It looks more like me trying to find 5 minutes to thread my own eyebrows Saturday morning but mostly it's spent applying concealer to try and convey to the world -- HECK YAH I CAN DO IT ALL - LOOKIT ME -- AWE YEA -- BRIGHT EYED SUMMER IS READY FOR U WORLD. Magically Friday nights turn to Monday mornings and my weightlifting gear is thrown all over the place and my laundry is on my computer chair and I can't remember which office I am supposed to drive to.<br />
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These are super easy to put together but look really impressive. You can also use my <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/02/worlds-healthiest-brownies.html" target="_blank">World's Healthiest Brownies</a> as the base!</div>
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My classic donut recipe. I love my heart shaped donut pan -- but if you don't have one, Valentine's Sprinkles will do!</div>
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My 'person' asked me what my ideal Valentine's Day would be. I told him eating a heart shaped pizza alone in my bed surrounded by cupcakes.</div>
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Or non-party peoples. I'm more of a Netflix & snacks with copious blankets and tea on a Friday night kinda gal. But party peoples -- you have all of my respect ;)<br />
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My work schedule has picked up right where it left off - chaos! And things have really been ramping up at the gym as I embark on a new training endeavor of learning the Olympic lifts!<br />
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How exciting is that?! To me? VERY! I have been strength training more seriously this past year and it has taught me so much. It has been an outlet, a frustrating experience and a rewarding experience. I made strides I did not think I would be able to and it's provided me with such relief and support to my mental health.<br />
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So there has been a LOT of caking in my life. I am sure this post will be a testament to that. Also feel free to creep me on Instagram and see my cakin' life as it happens.<br />
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Chocolate Factory Cake: Hand dipped bits and bobs and tons of fun!<br />
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Curious George/ Circus Cookies for my favourite babies 1st birthday ( I can't wait to share the whole table my Aunt did an INCREDIBLE job!). <br />
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Retirement cookies for a golfer -- these were so much fun! Loved making them :D! And the wonderful woman who they were for wrote me the sweetest thank you card <3<br />
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Welder Cookies -- These were a challenge because it was a hard balance to strike but I was happy with the final result!<br />
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So ... You may recall<a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/12/the-breakfast-cookie.html" target="_blank"> in this post </a>how the Christmas season royally kicked my little tuckus onto another planet in a galaxy so far away that I was unable to properly function for what felt like an eternity?<br />
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I was looking through older posts and realized a new 'catch-ups' post was well overdue. On the non-baking side of things work has been pretty busy and I have been doing this new strategy where I try really really REALLY hard to not flip people off before 10am. So I basically save all my rage in this little jar inside my brain and then I go to the gym.<br />
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I open it and I squat and lift and swing away all that pent up rage. On the plus side I am noticing that I have leaned out and also gained strength.<br />
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And as much as it pains me to do this -- these are all shot with my iphone because I just didn't have the time :( When I finish orders at night and send them off before/right after work then I have zero change of good lighting for my Canon SLR. Plus staging and all that takes time.<br />
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The one above was an order where the client was kind enough to give me free reign -- which I LOVE! He wanted a Christmas cake and that's what I came up with!<br />
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Those fun ones above were made for a friends charity called <a href="http://www.friendswithhearts.com/" target="_blank">Friends With Hearts</a> that raises money to buy gifts for children who otherwise would not be getting a gift-filled Christmas. The wrapping party was SO MUCH FUN! I gained valuable wrapping skills and the founder of #FWH is an absolute peach. Thanks Jay!<br />
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I also made some Christmas favour cookies which were a lot of fun! Elegant and simple cookies are my favourite to do.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Typically... I would consider that blasphemy but honestly I have been so wiped out lately -- I would just plead the fifth.</span><br />
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<li>1/3 cup hemp seeds</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda </li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>1 teaspoon cinnamon</li>
<li>1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans</li>
<li>1/4 cup raisins</li>
<li>1/4 cup dried cranberries </li>
<li>1/2 cup vegan/non-dairy chocolate chips (or chunks!) </li>
<li>1/3 cup pumpkin seeds</li>
<li>2/3 cup coconut sugar </li>
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<li>2 flax/chia eggs* or 2 large eggs, room temperature </li>
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Most importantly though you can use the brie to make this:</div>
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I know Bradley Cooper, Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki and myself, of course -- would all really enjoy dipping this beautifully baked savoury pastry in creamy melty brie cheese topped with baked apples, walnuts and cranberries. </div>
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They would all be like "omg this is so good marry me" and I would all be like "ahhh yeahhhh all those hours of netflix and chilling by myself with ice cream is finally paying offfff". </div>
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I was inspired to making something fitting for fall that can be shared with some close friends or family all gathered around a smorgasbord of food.<br />
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The piece de resistance, of course, this baked brie. Is it pie? Is it pastry? What's inside!?</div>
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But first a drizzle of honey (or maple syrup)...<br />
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I sliced into it right out of the oven and tore tiny pieces off of the pastry and eagerly searched for the perfect bite. Pastry, brie, cranberry, apple, walnut.<br />
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Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free</div>
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<li>2 large firm apples of choice (granny smith works well and so do Fuji!), finely chopped</li>
<li>1/4 cup coconut sugar</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon </li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon nutmeg </li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon sea salt</li>
<li>1 tablespoon gluten free flour (or corn starch)</li>
<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice </li>
<li>1 tablespoon melted coconut oil </li>
<li>1 serving (125 grams) Castello Brie </li>
<li>Optional garnish: 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 3 tablespoons maple syrup/honey to drizzle over top</li>
<li>Optional egg wash: 1 egg whisked with 2 teaspoons milk. </li>
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<li>Prepare pie crust according to directions and place in fridge to set for at least 30 minutes</li>
<li>Preheat oven to 400 F</li>
<li>In the mean time, prepare the filling by chopping the apple into
equal sized cubes and placing in a medium sized mixing bowl </li>
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sugar, oil, spices, lemon juice, salt to the apple and toss until
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<li>Remove your brie from the package and set aside! </li>
<li>Once filling is complete and set off to the side roll out your pie
crust on a piece of parchment paper in as even as a circle as possible,
if desired you may cut off the scraps to use as a garnish-- It is crucial you do this on the parchment
paper because this will help us roll up our pastry! </li>
<li>In the middle of your rolled dough begin to arrange your brie and apple approximately 2 inches from the edge of the crust so you have
enough room to fold over your dough. I placed the brie in the centre and arranged the apple around the brie and on top -- fully encasing it! </li>
<li>Once complete, use the parchment paper to held you fold the pastry over the brie so that there is just slight overlapping between each fold. Too much will make the dough raw in some areas and overdone in others. You don't want too think of a pastry on top either so cut off the excess and store for later use!</li>
<li>At this stage you may wish to apply pie crust cut-outs made from scrap dough and adhere them with the egg wash -- for good measure, use a fork to poke a few small holes around the top of the pastry. </li>
<li>Once complete, apply the egg wash with a pastry brush. This helps with colour,
helps our pieces of dough stick together and helps our sugar adhere</li>
<li>If desired sprinkle with coarse raw sugar or coconut sugar. </li>
<li>Bring your baking sheet to your work surface and slice the galette
onto the baking sheet using the parchment paper to easily glide it on
(this is why parchment paper makes our job easier! baking on parchment
paper saves us the grief of trying to move our delicate pastry)</li>
<li>Bake at 400 F for 15 - 20 minutes and then reduce temperature to 375
for the remaining 30 - 40 minutes of baking. </li>
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<li>Store leftover in the fridge for 2-3 days -- reheat in the oven!</li>
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I am personally not looking forward to the holidays as much this year as in previous. I think being out of school is one of those reasons. The real word holidays simply aren't as much fun. And the hustle and bustle around campus was always uplifting and excited (in a very Hogwarts way) whereas in the REAL world the hustle and bustle is more like "OH MY GOD IS IS CHRISTMAS ARE THE STORES OPEN WHAT DO I DO WHERE AM I OH GOD".<br />
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Muffins. Are. Legit.<br />
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Fluffy, moist and basically a naked cupcake that we somehow justify to ourselves as breakfast food even though a naked cupcake we KNOW would NOT be a breakfast food BUT because they are so damn delicious we just let it slide.<br />
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If you missed my sky-high <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2015/01/bakery-style-snickerdoodle-muffins.html" target="_blank">Snickerdoodle Muffins</a> then..I feel bad for you, son. But if I may suggest another option, it's THIS one:<br />
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I usually push muffins aside. I think in my mind, they are one of those delicious thing that you know is horrible for you and doesn't provide that much satisfaction. As a young person who was always dieting..I never really had muffins except for a few random times when I was younger maybe.<br />
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In my mind these are a wonderful treat with coffee after a brisk night walk, the perfect start to a Sunday morning and the ideal breakfast treat with family after thanksgiving.<br />
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I know you can't really tell in the photo but...trust me. VERY satisfying. And I <i>highly </i>suggest having them fresh out of the oven when the chocolate chips are melty and glorious.<br />
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<li>1/2 cup coconut oil, melted</li>
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<li>2 large eggs, room temperature or 2 teaspoons egg replacer plus 4 tablespoons water</li>
<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li>
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It sound like a load of ingredients, but it comes together really quickly, I swear! A quick way to get it all room temperature/melted together is to stick the wet ingredients in the microwave until they are slightly warm. EXCEPT the eggs. Don't ever do that! Haha But you can stick them in a bowl of warm water until they warm up.<br />
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Incorporation and emulsion my friends. That's science. Basically you want everything to meld together nicely -- and if your ingredients are cold your coconut oil will sieze and get clumpy and bah. Big ol' mess.<br />
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There is something so incredibly special about pumpkin pie.<br />
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Last year my life was in a different place. I had a bit more time to blog and allow my pumpkin head to be filled with wonderful ideas like <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/09/healthy-pecan-pumpkin-cheesecake-squares.html" target="_blank">pumpkin cheesecake bars</a>, <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/10/gluten-free-pumpkin-scones-with.html" target="_blank">pumpkin scones</a>, <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/10/guilt-free-pumpkin-patch-brownies.html" target="_blank">pumpkin brownies</a>, <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/09/maple-pumpkin-pie-muffin-top-cookies.html" target="_blank">pumpkin pie muffin top cookies</a>, and my grandfather's (and mine!) favourite -- <a href="http://www.feedingmyaddiction.com/2014/10/worlds-healthiest-pumpkin-pie.html" target="_blank">pumpkin pie</a>.<br />
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This year my life has been more of a scramble. As I try and sort out some of my business stuff and, of course, go to work every day and try to get some me time (aka going to the gym for an hour if I am lucky!). I found myself screaming "OH LORD ALMIGHTY IS IT OCTOBER?! IS THIS REAL LIFE!?!?"<br />
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So if your year has been like mine, which, let's be real -- we live in a world where MORE is MORE and too much is never enough -- then maybe you don't have time for pie.<br />
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For the pumpkin pie lovers, protein savvy, the health conscious and the people who are just there for the free food --- I present to you....<br />
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No one understands the importance of pie more than I do. Really. From rolling out the dough to patiently waiting for it to cool -- to slicing a piece with a dollop of whipped cream teetering gently over the edges. It's what I live for.<br />
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<li>1/4 cup coconut flour</li>
<li>1 cup vanilla protein powder of choice</li>
<li>1/2 cup honey, agave or maple syrup</li>
<li>1/2 cup nut butter of choice</li>
<li>1/3 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!) </li>
<li>1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice </li>
<li>2 tablespoons coconut oil</li>
<li>1/8th teaspoon Lorann Oils Buttery Sweet Dough Emulsion or Wilton's Butter Extract </li>
<li>5 -10 drops English Toffee Stevia Drops (optional)</li>
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The great thing about having a small and humble blog is I can pretty much say whatever I want and not have to worry about it biting me in the bottom. Not that I am ever that loose with my tongue, er, fingers?<br />
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But here is the honest to God truth. Since I have started making my protein bars I have never let a week go by without making a batch, or two, or sometimes 3.<br />
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I'm not sure if Quest does a pumpkin pie flavour? I tried the mint chocolate one and that is my FAVE flavour combination.<br />
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Sorry if this offends you, it's all personal preference -- but I would rather just whip up a batch of THESEEEEE:<br />
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Soft, moist, sweet and spicy. With a bit of crunch.<br />
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Sorry store bought bars, but there really is no going back. Unless I am in a pinch and spending all my money out shopping and forgot to eat lunch and need to go to GNC to buy pre-workout....<br />
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BUT ONLY THEN!<br />
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I have heard 'Oh Yeah' bars are pretty good, though.<br />
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Any thoughts? Do you like Quest bars like the other 99% of the fitness world? Any flavours I should try that may win me over??<br />
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Happy Pumpkin Pie Munchin'!<br />
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