This smoothie was meant to be mine. Just mine. You know, these days I can't eat in peace because whatever I take there are 3 drooling mouths (No.1, No.2, and the dog) watching me carefully with those begging eyes. No.1 is very particular about the color or texture of her food. So if there is... Continue Reading →
Marbled Chocolate Cream Cheese Cake (slow cooker recipe)
About 6 months ago my husband got me a slow cooker. This is a new thing to me. For a while it was just sitting on our counter as I had no idea what to do with it. I know that there is many recipes out there for slow cooker but whenever I check them... Continue Reading →
Soft Cheesy Pretzels with flaxseed meal
I was planning to make those pretzels for a while. I don't know why I was waiting so long. They came out super delicious. Soft and fluffy. My daughter couldn't stop eating them. Ingredients: 1 1/4 C Water 1 TBS olive oil 1tsp Lemon Juice 2 TBS Sugar 1 tsp Salt 1 Egg YOLK 3... Continue Reading →
Bread Machine Pumpernickel (Pumpernikiel), or another way to have my coffee
This bread always takes me back to my childhood. It is my mom's favorite bread. At some point I have learned to like it as well. I have not eaten it for too long, that's why I had finally decided to make my own. Being honest with you it is not the real deal. It... Continue Reading →
Nectarine Raspberry Rye Galette
I think I have just discovered the whole world of galette. For a month or so I've been delaying the inevitable. I knew I want to make it but I got lost among all those recipes that circle around the web. I look through all kinds of recipes for the dough and finally decided to... Continue Reading →
Whipped Cream and Beet juice Sponge Roll
So here we are. It is 4th of July and we are not going anywhere to watch fireworks tonight. My husband is not very happy about that but with our two little munchkins and him still recovering from his surgery it is what it is and being honest with you, I am happy about that.... Continue Reading →
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
I found this recipe on the package of Reese's Peanut Butter Chips. I didn't buy those chips for the recipe. It just happened that trying to come up with some ideas how to use the chips I looked at the package and read the recipe. I normally would use them for "Thick, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin... Continue Reading →
Bread Machine Challah (Chałka)
Challah is a traditional jewish braided bread made on jewish holidays and Sabbath. In Poland, challah is very popular and it can be bought in any bakery. Though, this baked goodie has no religion meaning. Many people don't even know that this bread comes from jewish culture. As a small kid I remember my mom... Continue Reading →
Leftover brown sugar-cinnamon oatmeal smoothies (4 recipes)
These days my family is in a stage of eating hot oatmeal for breakfast. On weekends we are more likely to have pancakes for breakfast but during the week we eat oatmeal. Many times while I get busy with morning chores my oatmeal gets cold. I don't like cold oatmeal. Many times when my daughter... Continue Reading →
Yellow mango – avocado salsa (with coconut oil)
I love Spring, its richness (and low prices) of so many fresh fruits and veggies. It makes me want to eat fresh and raw. I am not any near to say I eat raw a lot. To be able to say that I would have to stop eating all that home-baked breads and pies that... Continue Reading →