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Miscellaneous musings
Posted on February 3rd, 2010 5 commentsHere is a gallery of some of what has been happening lately.
Winter is Meyer Lemon season in Santa Cruz and I am fortunate enough to have one in my front yard. What have I been doing with it ? Mostly drinking lots of lemon water, but here is a link to something I am wanting to make. How delicious will that be ? I am staying away from sugar for the time being so will save that for another day. I hope I keep remembering to juice the lemons as they ripen and freeze them in ice cube containers for later use.
This lovely creature was born in my back yard in the last week. I had been watching it from caterpillar to pupa to cocoon to now. Sadly, I found it on the ground just a few days later, dead with most of one wing gone. I certainly hope it was not a certain cat who was responsible!
I had my second personal chef cookdate for a client this week and this was one of the things I made for her. Yes, peppers are out of season but doesn’t it look good? Taco stuffed peppers, nice and spicy, and pretty healthy if you manage the cheese!
And, last weekend, I participated in a bakesale in support of aid to Haiti. This was one of my offerings – Mom Mom Fritch’s Peanut Butter cookies found on Epicurious.com. The recipe is so simple.
1c peanut butter ( either crunch or smooth and of course organic, no sugar or oil added)
1 c sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
Mix together. Roll into balls and place on greased baking sheet ( I think a silicone pad would be better). Press down with tines of a fork, making that classic peanut butter cookie thing. Bake for 8ish minutes at 350º. That is it!! flourless cookies.
So there is a peek into this last week. I will be back to more recipes next post.
5 responses to “Miscellaneous musings”
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You have a Meyer Lemon Tree!!! I am obscenely jealous.
Watching a butterfly emerge is so amazing. It will be a long time until butterflies here. So I’m going to live vicariously through you while I shiver.
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Your lemon tree is beeeeyoootiful. And nasturtiums are one of my favorite plants.
Flourless peanut butter cookies! I have crazy allergies plus celiac, including to peanuts… but I can eat tree nuts and seeds. I am going to have to try these with sunbutter or almond butter. I don’t even know how long it’s been since I’ve had a peanut butter cookie, so thank you for pointing this recipe out.
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I just want to say that I found your blog on yelp and have been eagerly reading it ever since. Keep up the good work! I love what you’re doing and love that you are conscious eater. Right on!
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Love the peanut butter (and grain-free cookies)! They look simple enough to make with my 3-year-old. Do you have any recommendations for cutting back or substituting the sugar?
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Patti Anastasia February 3rd, 2010 at 15:36