almond crescent cookies

almond crescent cookies

With each passing Christmas, my food nostalgia deepens. This season, I find myself longing to step into my grandmother’s or great-aunt’s kitchen, to talk about baking—their wisdom, their secrets, their stories. The familiar ache of “I wish I’d spent more time with them” lingers, a bittersweet reminder of moments that slipped away. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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almond and sunflower seed butter

nut butter - easy to make

but·ter (noun) – a solid yellow substance made by churning cream and used as a spread or in cooking; a food made from cooked fruit or roasted nuts that have been ground up.  We’re all familiar with butter made with cream but over the last few years there’s a burgeoning market using nuts and seeds. …

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maple glazed nuts – an edible gift

maple glazed nuts

Another edible gift from yours truly! Maple glazed nuts are super easy to make and a delectable hostess gift.  They’re perfect for casual entertaining or tossed in a salad.  Homemade edible gifts are always well received especially for those who are hard to buy for (i.e. teachers, employers).  TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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