I haven’t made cookies for the blog for quite some time now. I think we should change that right now. Well, guess what… I got a fresh batch of good-looking cookies today ;) Delicious Oatmeal Maple Pecan Cookies fresh from the oven. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. As if it was “Cookie Friday” once again. Feel free to grab one ;)
If you want to eat a bit healthier, you should include foods in your diet on a regular basis that are good for your body. Stuff that contains lots of vitamins and minerals and stuff that’s good for your digestive system. A happy stomach and digestive system equals a happy (hopefully healthy) body ;) This means you should eat lots of fruits and veggies but also legumes and oats, for example. Even though oatmeal can be good for your body, these cookies are not quite a “healthy” snack I’d say. But they are better than most cookies from the supermarket though. Not only flavorwise :P
Having a nice recipe for a quick bread at hand can never hurt. When the bakery around the corner is closed, for example, when a surprise visitor announces himself/herself on the weekend or when you just do not want to leave the house – in these moments a simple Irish Spelt Soda Bread is perfect. Not even ten minutes of work and less than an hour in the oven. All the time you need to get a delicious smelling bread out of your oven ;)
There is nothing better than freshly baked homemade bread you pull out of your own oven. A slice of it, slightly warm with some butter and salt sprinkled on top… it’s the best! So delicious! One of my simplest and most uncomplicated bread recipes is definitely this recipe here for Potato Bread with Oats. Incredibly fluffy and thanks to the potatoes also fresh for a long time. Also, a great baking project, if you want to get rid of some (extra) cooked potatoes. You do not want to let anything go to waste ;)
Do you need something small to snack because there is not enough time to do lunch? Well… how about some Vegan Cinnamon Energy Balls? Those little energy boosters are ready in no time and can then be taken anywhere you go. A convenient snack you can enjoy any time of the day (or night if you need to) ;P
November is almost over – time for a new “Bake Together – The Baking Surprise” with Andrea from Zimtkeks & Apfeltarte. This month we’ve picked a theme for your bakes I personally like very much: maple syrup. An ingredient with great flavors that are perfect for fall. So get some nuts ready, chop them nicely, puree the pumpkin and get the maple syrup out of the fridge for this delicious Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Bread with Maple Butter. The sooner you get everything ready, the sooner you can enjoy the first slice ;)
I love my job, but in between I love to bake and try new things in the kitchen. A lot of my friends and colleagues encourage me to bake - for a very simple reason: they get the leftovers - and it seems they like it most of the time ;)
