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Homemade Cookies & Cocoa
November 28, 2007
Dear Friends,
Oreo cookies and Swiss Miss cocoa...sounds good to you,
does it not? But, have you ever read the labels on some of
these sweet treats? It can be a bit scary when you really
start considering just what you are putting into your body,
not to mention the little bodies of your children.
Wouldn't it be so much nicer if you took a bit of time
today to bake up a special treat for your family? An hour
or so is all that is needed. And, aren't they worth it?
Almond Shortbread Cookies
2 C butter
1 C honey
1 tsp almond extract
4 C whole wheat pastry flour, fresh ground
1/4 tsp sea salt
whole almonds
Cream together the butter, honey, salt, and extract. Begin
to mix in the flour with a beater. When it becomes too
thick, stir in the remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
Roll the dough into a log and wrap with wax paper. It can
be a bit sticky, but do the best you can. Refrigerate this
dough for 3 to 4 hours. Cut off rounds and press an almond
into the top of each cookie. Bake in a pre-heated 300
degree oven for 25 minutes.
Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk
4 TB dark organic cocoa powder
Pure maple syrup to taste
Warm milk in a saucepan and mix in the cocoa powder.
Drizzle in maple syrup until it tastes sweet enough for
you. Top this with a dollup of real, whipped cream and
sprinkle with some grated nutmeg or cinnamon!
Now, what store bought product can top this special treat?
It makes you want to curl up in front of a big, roaring
fire with a warm blanket and a copy of "The Long Winter",
by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Or, why not gather the children
around the dining room table or toss a blanket and some
pillows on the floor and spread out the Scrabble game
board. Pop some popcorn and make a special fruit punch...
Are you in need of some special recipes for snack food and
beverages? Head to the website and check out the new
e-book "Sweets, Snacks, and Beverages". I just gave you a
sample of some of the simple and fun recipes you will find
within the pages of this little book. Spice up your
popcorn, find out how easy it is to make your own chips and
dip, and serve some special drinks for your special family!
Visit my blog at
www.homeschoolblogger.com/fromfieldsandgardens for a
special poem that makes me hungry for cookies and cocoa!
Shalom,
Jennifer Ferris
www.fromfieldsandgardens.com
Jennifer@fromfieldsandgardens.com
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