All the flavors of the holiday season: buttery spicy gingerbread (shortbread too) with toasted hazelnuts, vanilla cream cheese frosting, dried cranberries, and sugared rosemary. Not only does this fantastical dessert sound dreamy, present as the best Christmas dessert on earth, but the flavors and textures are out of this world. What are you serving for…
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The chlorogenic acid (chlorophyll) in sunflower seeds reacts with the baking soda/powder when baked, causing the green color when the cookies cool. This is completely harmless! I’ve known this fact for years.In fact, one of my favorite things to bake for and with little kiddos on St. Patrick’s Day, is GREEN cookies!The sunflower seed butter,…
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There are many, many things I miss about living in Portland.The greenery AND the fresh food are always first and foremost on my mind.I cannot describe the bounty of fresh foods (produce, seafood, and interesting nibbles) available all year round in the PNW.And the “food scene” is absolutely incredible.Without a thought, one can walk down…
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