A Little Bit of This A Little Bit of That

As I was scanning through my photos deciding which one would dictate the direction of my blog post I was inspired! I inspired myself oddly enough, my photo album looked like a Pinterest board. There were photographs of food, crafts, sew projects, outdoor activities, photo sessions and so on. I couldn't pick just one so I decided to mish mash(yes spellcheck I know thats not a word) a post together. Here it is, if anyone would like a tutorial or recipe to delve deeper let me know, I'm happy to oblige.

Took in dress, shortened and added details, fit for a princess...

Crustless breakfast quiche, my triangle of meatless quiche....so good!

This picture is awful but this meal divine, recipe will follow because its too good not to share!

A collage I am proud to re-post ;-)

Turquoise toes and a needle felted floor pillow made by yours truly, I'm stoked about the outcome of the felted top but the sewing is lacking. Sewing lessons are on the to do list. 

Kale-2lg leaves, beets-1 w/tops,carrots-4, apple-2,celery-2,lemon-1/2,ginger-sm piece... Juice!

Phyllo wrapped asparagus with a horseradish mustard sauce, delicious!http://freshcatering.blogspot.com/2007/01/asparagus-phyllo-appetizers.html

A winter hike with my sweet girl...

DIY hair treatment

Another collage

Chakra Art

Warm bit of tasty sunshine on a cold winters day.

DIY felted doll clothes...I found this after the I made mine, great link! http://fromdahliastodoxies.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-felt-dress-up-dolls.html

Homemade vitamin water, drink up...

Cookie dough dip!

In the Kitchen

Cookie dough dip!

I'm always looking for ways to incorporate healthy foods into treats, recently I have been craving cookie dough...hmmmmm, how to make that healthy?  I started googling and came across a couple of recipes and then found one that had me really intrigued.  I have adapted it to make it my own, what would you add to make it healthier or tastier?


Recipe:

• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas or white beans (1 can, drained) (250g)
• 1/8 tsp plus 1/16 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup nut butter 
• up to 1/4 cup milk of choice, only if needed
• 1/3 cup agave, brown sugar may give it a more traditional cookie taste, but I found it to be plenty sweet
• 1/3 cup chocolate chips or as many as you want ;-)
• 1/4 cup oats 
• 2 tsp hemp seed or flax would work
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

I haven't attempted baking this but I imagine if you added baking soda and baking powder you would have success. If you try baking them let me know if it turned out! The original recipe that I adapted from can be seen here.

Not pictured is the coconut oil, it was a last minute decision that I am pleased I made.

Tasty!

The little one approved =)

We ate with graham crackers but apple slices would be even healthier! 

Enjoy!

-Gypsy Lov'n

German Pancakes!

German Pancakes....Mmmmmm so good!

I saw a picture of these on Facebook the other day and decided that I must try these. They are simple, tasty and filling....what more could you ask for?! The most important thing is that you have a cast-iron pan, preferably organic ingredients and someone to share with. They would pair perfectly with fruit filling and some fresh whip cream, there are so many variations and fun to be had with these. Geniesst!

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup milk, warmed
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons butter or shortening
• Serving suggestion: Maple Syrup or Confectioners' sugar
• (I may add cinnamon to it next time)

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, sugar, milk, vanilla, and butter. Whisk in the flour to make a smooth batter. Set aside.

Heat a well-seasoned 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and brush the inside with the shortening. Pour in the batter and bake for 15 minutes.

Lower the oven to 350 degrees F. and continue baking until puffed and golden brown, about 13 to 15 minutes more. Run a knife around the edge of the skillet.

This Recipe was found on the food network website, I adapted it to fit my needs and taste buds here is the direct link: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/german-pancake-recipe/index.html