Desserts

LOW CARB FLAX MUFFIN

May 27, 2016

My time is now divided between the garden & yard, the house work and creating new recipes. We had 2 inches of rain over the past 4 days so I have no watering to do, but with the rain comes... continue reading

GREAT DIABETIC/ALLERGY MUFFINS

March 29, 2016

GREAT DIABETIC/ALLERGY MUFFINS – 12 muffins As I put together this recipe, my mind was on our granddaughter and her diagnoses of type 1 diabetes. I decided to use oatmeal instead of flour and omit the sugar. My mind was... continue reading

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

March 3, 2016

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES – yield 88 scoop size cookies I was eager to create another recipe with low carb counts for our granddaughter & for other diabetics. I am beginning to understand what ingredients I can add, but... continue reading

DIABETIC BIRTHDAY CAKE

February 29, 2016

BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETICS – one 9 inch layer cake These past few weeks my focus has been on meeting the needs of our granddaughter & her family as they learn to adjust their lives and eating plans... continue reading

FLAX IN COOKIE SNACKS

February 25, 2016

TYPE 1 DIABETES & a snack! I am beginning to learn about the struggles & challenges that type 1 diabetic children and their families often have to face especially when they are first diagnosed. The family has to work with... continue reading

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

February 20, 2016

Dear Friends! A few weeks ago our 13 year old granddaughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. What a shock for the family. She is very active and into many different sports so no one would have thought she has... continue reading

CHRISTMAS CRACKER JACK – DEC 17/16

December 18, 2015

There was a time when we would go and buy a variety of candy and chocolates to have out on the shelves and table through the Christmas season. Over the past few years I have been cutting back on these... continue reading

CHRISTMAS YEAST BAKING – DEC 16/16

December 16, 2015

Every year when I start to bake for Christmas I try to remove a few less healthy ingredients and add ones that are healthier. We try to eat healthy, but as well I love to serve my company healthy. Yesterday... continue reading

SEEDY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

November 29, 2015

NOVEMBER 26, 2015 FARM WOMEN’S CONFERENCE This year I decided to take in the Farm Women’s Conference in Winkler; just 35 minutes from our home. The speakers and workshops were excellent, the food was great and the fellowship with other... continue reading

PUMPKIN COOKIES October 12, 2015

October 12, 2015

PUMPKIN – October 12, 2015 Today is Thanksgiving and I really have to say I have so much to be thankful for. Our harvest is all in the bin, the garden has produced so well, we are blessed with healthy... continue reading