Yearly Archives: 2013

DIY kidney wire stone earrings …

May 29, 2013

I love to make jewelry, and I got my start way back in college.  There is something therapeutic about working with my hands!

Today over on project wedding I am sharing a simple step by step tutorial on how to make these fun kidney wire earrings with a stone.  Perfect for gifts or even a bridesmaids!

Be sure to check out the full tutorial over on Project Wedding!

[all photos by me, Caroline Armelle Drake]

Recipe // healthy cookies

May 24, 2013

We refer to these “cookies” at our house as breakfast cookies, because they are essentially baked oatmeal with a few other goodies inside.  I use the term “cookies” lightly because they aren’t exactly like traditional cookies since they are egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free.   But, for someone who goes off sugar a lot, they sure are a “treat” for me!  And, bonus! My kids love them!

Healthy “Cookies”
makes about 12-16 cookies

1 1/2 cups old fashion rolled raw oats
1/4 cup unsweetened small coconut flakes
3 tablespoons natural peanut butter (optional if you want to go nut free)
1 cup applesauce
3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon dried cherries or cranberries
2 tablespoons raisins or craisins (any dried fruit works)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Place all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.

Use a medium ice cream scoop or make 2 tablespoon round balls and place them on a baking sheet.  The cookies do not expand when you bake them, so you can get away with putting them fairly close together.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.

Enjoy!

Store in fridge for up to 5 days.  We love to eat them for breakfast on the go.  You can heat them up in the microwave before eating them for 5-10 seconds.

[all photos by me}

Recipe // cream puffs

May 21, 2013

I used to think cream puffs were one of those really hard pastry items to make, but really they are pretty simple to make!

You just have to start out by making these amazing little pate à chouxs!  And fill them with some tasty pastry cream.

I am sharing the full step by step tutorial and  cream puff recipe over on my post for Project Wedding today.  Be sure to check it out!

[all photos by me, Caroline Armelle Drake]