This is Reading Week for my kids! If you’ve ever crammed for finals.. or slaved over projects and essays you’ll understand a well-earned and much-needed break for a treat, and sometimes, only chocolate will do! Katie found this recipe.. (somewhere and just sent a text message of the ingredients over her iPhone) and we just…
The following is an excerpt from a post I made one year ago… The Field of Crosses “As my daughter quietly steered our vehicle home along Memorial Drive and the banks of the Bow River, we saw floodlights shining in the distance and the figures of people, photographers took shape and appeared out of the darkness….
Lovely post and beautiful dish.
I call it Israeli Couscous – which is another way of showing that we are all one and the same. Lovely post.
Thank you for your lovely tribute…”The larks, still bravely singing, fly…Scarce heard amid the guns below…”
Have visit quite a few of the war cemeteries in Normandy, France .. far too many of them.
And still every day men and women die for wars that isn’t even theirs. A beautiful tribute.
Love the photos – very respectfully.
I will do you’re couscous this week coming – and add some chicken to it. Will come back with verdict.
This looks lovely! I can’t wait to try this! Your photography is fantastic too.
Lovely heartfelt post my friend. Thank you.
Hugs
Uru
Very lovely post. Thanks.
Beautiful tribute, touching photos, and a great recipe to tie it all together “a la Smidge” 
I am also fascinated by different ingredients, and methods of cooking – sometimes I fall on foreign blogs and do my best to extract the “essence” using google translate – not easy, but it does give a tiny window to peek into a different world. Still, so many bloggers all over the world blog in English, those who speak the language are very luck!
Beautiful tribute, beautiful photos, lovely recipe. Thank you!
Linda
We are very fortunate indeed Barb. We had our minute of silence with the girls and paid tribute all who lost their lives all those years ago…. Just love israeli coucous and your salad looks full of flavour. Lovely post.
A beautiful post, Barb, and heartfelt tribute. We owe so much to the generations that fought before us. Imagine the World had they failed.
This time of year, there aren’t many salads that appeal to me — the veggies just aren’t at their peak anymore. This one, though, is perfect. The flavors are bright and the salad colorful — just what’s needed on these now gray-skied days.
That’s a lovely tribute Smidge and so true! I love that kind of couscous and with the ingredients you’ve put with it, it looks very pretty xx
Beautiful post Smidge. You have such a way with words – which is especially difficult when sometimes it seems as though words are not enough, yet you find a way. You have a gift.
Am an army brat, born and bred . . .veneration of those who paid the price was ingrained with baby milk . . .beautiful remembrance photos . . . I too am used yo calling this Israeli couscous: we speak of the same – beautiful recipe!
The field of crosses is so moving. Lest we forget.
The salad you posted is lovely and sounds delicious.
Very nice post. Thanks!
Such a great reminder and the dish looks so tasty!
Thanks for the lovely tribute Barbara! The veggies at the market have been looking very sad and dismal as they are no longer in season. So this is a great way to have a salad in the winter. Take care, BAM
A beautiful tribute Smidge! I have only ever used the small grain couscous – I will definitely be looking out for this big ball variety.
Mandy
There is tiny country cemetery near Godalming in Surrey, England which is filled with Canadian war dead from WWII. I know it because my Godparents are buried there, overlooking the cottage that they lived in. Remembrance Sunday is made even sadder by the continual addition of wounded young men to the procession of old soldiers remembering wars which have taught us nothing.
Very moving words. There is something about seeing fields filled white crosses (I have seen them in France) that really, really gives pause for thought and reflection. xx
Wonderful and meaningful post dear Barbara, I am impressed so much. And your recipe and photographs are amazing too. Thank you, love, nia
I just love the texture of the large pearl couscous. Such a fresh and lovely recipe.
The photo of the crosses is humbling; we are indeed very fortunate to live in such a generous and wonderful country.
Lovely post Smidge.
In the past have tried and failed to locate giant couscous, but I imagine plain cous cous or orzo pasta would work well with this recipe also.
A lovely post, and remembrence. The salad is attractive as well. I love salads like these in the warmer weather.
What a lovely colorful salad!
Beautiful post Smidge.
One of the reason I love all the bloggers is that they’re so willing to share things from their world. I’m SO grateful for that. It’s a great way to travel when, well, you can’t travel. I’m so excited about this recipe – one, because I’m desperate for some new things to have for lunch, two because it’s couscous and I’ve never tried it (shameful) and three, because of its ethnicity. I just love trying new things from new places! Thanks, Smidge
What a beautiful post my dear.
When googling to get a better handle on this Couscous, it was referred to as a pasta. I think the orzo would be amazing and would have the right “weight” to support the tomatoes and olives:)xx
That field of crosses is gorgeous. What a place to stumble upon. Your photographs capture it perfectly. And this recipe? Oh boy..you had me at cous cous. YUM!
A very touching and poignant post. xx
Wonderful tribute post.
Smidge, you touched me deeply with this one. And your field of poppies couldn’t be more perfect I think. Nothing but goodness. So grateful for you I am. xx
What beautiful and symbolic colors. The tomatoes do remind me of the red poppies people wear on Veteran’s Day. It’s mind boggling to see a peaceful field(s) of flowers and imagine the horrors that took place there. Here’s to the veterans of our countries!
Does this every look absolutely delicious! What a compelling read! Good luck with the Canadian Blogger contest!!
V
I think I would just dissolve in tears if I came upon the field of crosses! How do we ever comprehend the sacrifice of so many. Thank you so much for sharing this. And the couscous recipe is particularly nice, too. I do love couscous and could use a good recipe!
a humble dish for a humble post
Now chicken would be a great addition.. thank you for stopping by, as always. xx
I love Google Translate.. I rely on it, even though I believe it does wonky things to semantics.. it’s fun to use:)
Thank you, Barb xx
I hope you like it as much as we did. We’ve had a fair bit of sun recently, I will try to send some your way!!
My husband often refers to himself as a navy brat.. thank you for stopping here. xx
*sigh.. I miss those summer markets.. You take care as well! xx
I want to dig my spoon into the screen! It looks scrumptious
That is truly heartbreaking…
I hope you like it, Sarah.. I think many different ingredients could be added to it..
As I you.. xx
Will do it this weekend coming … *smile If I can find the right couscous!
Such a colorful dish, it just brightened our rainy, dreary morning. Never worked with Lebanese Couscous, need to get some, I could have a bowl of the salad right now.
This couscous salad looks so tasty! I love couscous (all forms of it!) and all the fresh herbs in this salad sound so delicious with it, especially with the light lemon dressing
Wow, that is beautiful. I have seen similar fields near D.C and Virginia but never that close.
This is such a beautiful post with a beautiful dish to tie it all together =)
Beautiful post and I’ve got all the ingredients in my pantry, including moghrabieh so I’m making this today. It’s perfect.
Indeed a breathtaking view, shocking in the same time…
It seems like ages ago, but then the last war is still in the air some parts of the world.
The couscous in Lebanon is so huge, like the one from Israel. I have never cooked or indulged in this type, we are used to the small Moroccan type.
I agree, we can estimate ourselves lucky to live in a almost peaceful century, in a world where we can share and communicate with each other, nearly without borders.
A beautiful post Barbara. Let’s not forget
What a beautiful, vibrant and healthful dish Barb. What a striking and sad photo. Thank you for helping us to remember and find grace and humility when thinking of our fallen soldiers.
I haven’t come across this kind of couscous before, I’ll have to keep an eye out for it
And a lovely set of photos and gentle words, a good reminder to us all Smidge
touching. and regarding the food… this looks so delicious and healthy! I love Libanese cooking and this dish sounds just made for my tastebuds. thank you for sharing!
Thats a nice salad, I need to buy those type couscous. Looks so delicious!
Seriously I need to eat everything on your site.
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As a historian I never forget….wonderful post.
Barbara, this is a beautiful tribute!! Very moving.
Your couscous looks delicious. I love the recipe!!
Beautiful, beautiful post. Thank you for sharing!
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That is a very tasty couscous recipe!!!
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Malcolm Gladwell ( I’d like to be “Bodeswell” ) wrote The Tipping Point. “The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.” (Amazon) It happens everywhere.. I’ve seen a batch of roasted pumpkin transform instantly into a flurry of cookies, muffins, soups and…
Happy birthday to Katie! What an occasion and what a cake to mark it – gorgeous. x ps. Sidenote: I really enjoyed The Paris Wife. Reading Hemingway’s Boat now.
How is that book??
Happy Birthday to Katie! I loved The Paris Wife too! I loved reading about their ski holidays.
Happy Bday!! To Katie!
I will pass along your wishes:D xx
I’ll let her know!!
Beautiful cake! Happy birthday to your little peanut.
Lovely cake:) That book is fabulous:) I purchased it a few years ago to read when I got to my destination.. but as I started to read it as the plane was taking off it was so good I read the whole book during my flight:) a must read:) thank you for sharing:)
What a great looking cake, but sadly I’m afraid of anything that is a ‘substitute’.
Happy Birthday to Katie- she is blessed to have a wonderful mother! So true about tipping points. You gave me my first smile of the day!!!
I have spent a lifetime trying to gauge the precise position of the tipping point and I’m still looking, and then tipping again.
Smidge, does anyone make a Prettier cake than you? (Hint: NO!!) Honestly, friend, I want to spend a weekend with my elbows on your counter just marveling as you twirl about! Happy Birthday dear Katie, you’re as cute as a button and even prettier than your mama’s cake! What a great post Barb…tipping point/turning point/boiling point! I’ll go to check out Michael’s blog and I’m going to put The Paris Wife on my nightstand! xx
Absolutely lovely cake and sounds delicious as I love carrot cake. I am never able to get a cake to look like this. That is another reason I don’t bake.
Happy 21st birthday to your daughter Smidge! Such a precious picture of her as a little one. It goes by too darn fast doesn’t it?! Seems like just yesterday that they were born. This looks like a wonderful cake to enjoy for a birthday celebration – or any celebration for that matter. Delicious! Loved this post today. It was perfect for my state of being lately and got me thinking. I love when you do that to me Smidge!
Happy birthday to your beautiful daughter. Here’s to many more happy healthy ones.
Happy birthday to your GORGEOUS daughter!! Amazing looking cake. My birthday is in February..CAN I HAVE A CARROT CAKE!!?!? HAHA.
Beautiful! I love thus tribute to the ‘big’ moments in life – and having a grown daughter is sure one of them. Mine is almost 15 and getting there beautiful cake and wonderful post Smidge!
Yay! Happy Birthday Katie! What a beautiful cake to celebrate with too. You are incredibly talented my dear, it’s just amazing. I love ALL the photos too, they’re gorgeous.
Looks deelish! The tipping point for me would be… just one more slice? I love the sound of that book too, and have added it to my list of books to read. Thanks!
That has to be the prettiest carrot cake! Happy bday to Katie! She’s a yr younger than mine, and I wonder where the years have gone. What a beautiful young woman she is, and such a little cutie! I think I have to pick up that book! I could use some good reading right now to take me away!
I’ll have to tell her to come see these wishes:D
I’m half way through it.. And finishing it today, I hope!
Awwww happy birthday Katie
A gorgeous post and such an incredible recipe!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Thanks 
It sure goes by so fast.. in no time she’ll graduate and move out:( That will be exciting but a sad day for me!
I hope you love the book as much as I do.. I’m only half way, fingers crossed, but I don’t think it’s a happen ending for the two of them??
Thanks, Sarah, I’ll let Katie know:D
These years go by so fast.. my youngest is 19 just next week, so this is a busy month for us!
If I could think of a way to send it!! xx
I agree! xx
I am glad it had the effect on you:) So go hug your little ones (like you’ve probably already done, a gazillion times already today!) xx
Practice.. lots and lots of practice.. and lots of cake eating:D
Here you are spreenkling joy all over my Comments section again.. thanks so much, love! You make me sound like the Cake Fairy, something I would love to become! I hope you enjoy the book.. I’m just half way, we could compare notes:) xx
Ahh, yes, and I ask myself “when will I ever learn” over and over
We have had so much joy raising Katie.. she’s just a sweetheart.. Thanks so much! xx
I, too, was absolutely terrified when I realized I had to make something Vegan for my daughter’s friend who was attending. I’d read that egg substitute can taste metallic, so I thought a dense and spicy cake would hide that, as opposed to a fluffy vanilla flavor. The icing, when first mixed, had a latent “tofu” flavor.. which made me think it would disappoint. In true form, I went around apologizing about the icing to everyone and they thought I was crazy. When I ate my slice later, I realized that tofu flavor had vanished. The cake tasted exactly like the original. Now, having said all of that, the original recipe may have a slightly higher “rise”? Vegan or regular, they tasted exactly the same. It makes me so much braver to try again when I have to.
Fell about laughing at the giraffe poster and then gorged on the cake (in my imagination).
Such a cute peanut, and didn’t she turn out well!
I enjoyed Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point and I REALLY enjoyed your take on tipping points. Naturally I laughed out loud at the giraffe image! Happy Birthday to Katie.
What a gorgeous cake! (for a gorgeous daughter!) I’ve had that frosting technique bookmarked for a while – it looks awesome!
Happy birthday to your daughter. What a gorgeous looking cake. I love how you decorated it. How did you do that? I haven’t seen a cake iced like that before. It looks so pretty. Your daughter must have been thrilled. I’ve friended you on FB but I’m not seeing your updates in my newsfeed. I don’t know what’s going on with FB and why some people are invisible to me. But I’ll go to your page and see the slideshow – because I know you would have given her a celebration worth seeing! xx
Apparently we are supposed to pay to have our page show up on more news feeds. I refuse to pay because that just seems wrong. I guess I should have posted it here as well, it’s just that my posts get so long, lol! Thanks for your kind words! xx
Sent from my iPhone
I know exactly how you feel. I have a 21 year old son that just taught me how to text!!!
It’s really good! His relationship with his boat is sort of a parallel for his whole life and his other relationships (with Hadley, Pauline, Bumby etc.). Weaves in other biographical details well.
I have to hand it to you, by combining your life and your passion for food, you’ve created something truly wonderful and fun to read. Well done!
That’s great Barbara, and I’m sure your daughter’s friend really appreciated the extra effort you put into it.
Happy Birthday to Katie! She is gorgeous and so is your vegan carrot cake. So moist and so delightful, perfect for sharing. I love those little twirlies on your frosting… Love your auspicious tipping points, I feel like today I have had the top 3 already occur. Guess it is time to stop the madness…Take care, BAM
Hahaha.. just be careful when finding solace in a glass of wine.. one too many and you’ll have #4 to reckon with, lol! I hope the rest of your week is much quieter! It’s almost impossible with teenagers, though, isn’t it. It’s quite a roller coaster, isn’t it? xx
Beautiful cake! And, Happy Birthday to your lovely “peanut” .
I was so relieved there wasn’t a gluten-free required as well, there are so many people on special diets these days. Thankfully, it’s not me!
Thanks:)
Ok.. that one is next!!
It was easy, I just made the “blobs” a bit big, so it got kind of unwieldy, lol!
It was texted to me by Paige.. a reminder of the night we’d had;)
I’ll tell he for sure:D
Do you remember when our mom’s told you just wait until you raise teenagers of your own? Ohh how that little phrase comes back again and again. On day at a time, one hour at a time… We too will get through this…Take care, BAM
First and foremost, here’s wishing your daughter a great birthday and an even better year to follow.
As for this cake, Barb, you’ve really outdone yourself. This has to be the prettiest cake you’ve shared with us yet — and you’ve shared some phenomenal cakes. The fact that you were able to create a vegan version that mirrors the taste of the original says a great deal about your abilities in the kitchen. A beautiful cake and a great post. Well done, Barb!
Happy Birthday to your peanut and wow! Even sliced it still looks so very pretty!
I will let her know! Thanks so much, John.. the technique is easy, I think the trick is not making such big “blobs” of icing and then smearing a little more on the gentle side.. for some reason the sides reminded me of owls feathers:D I was so impressed by the substitution in this recipe. I might be game to try with a lighter cake.. but given I’m not vegan.. I may not get the chance:) Thanks again!
And.. I gave so much away and we’re still eating it. I have to say, I’ve decided I prefer the middle/cake layers.. the icing is certainly sweet!
Unwieldy or not, it looks great
Birthday blessings for your daughter! I love the addition of coconut in this cake
You make me feel like picking up The Paris Wife. Maybe I’ll do that very soon. What a beautiful cake for a beautiful girl! Really love how you decorated it. The blobs at the side make the cake look like its made of tiny clouds. beautiful! hope your daughter had a wonderful birthday celebration!
A very Happy Birthday to Katie. The cake looks amazing Barbara, I’m very impressed. Your post has also made me want to go out and get The Paris Wife as I can never have enough to read. One of my favourite books it The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Have you read it? If not do, it’s a fantastic read. R x
What a spectacular cake! I bet it was delicious!
Lucky Katie and lucky you – belated greetings to her! Am still chuckling over the giraffe photo and lickign my lips at that amazing cake.
Katie, are very likeness you … a stunning beautiful young woman and her girlfriends too. What a lovely bunch. Understand you’re a proud mum … and I love carrot cake, but I want it NAKED!!! So when we becomes neighbors in Aqua .. remember that I don’t want anything with icing. Wonderful post and stunning photos.
Such a beautiful cake — you are an artiste!!!!!!
Well, I am back camping in an empty house this week and have no TV and no internet, so my time to surf the net is limited to small breaks during work. I’ve read your post the other day and was in complete awe, you seem to outdo yourself all the time with your beautiful photos, text, and recipes… I could not comment then, but here I am to say a quick but “from the bottom of my heart” HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE! It must be awesome to be the Daughter of Smidge!
Enjoy your 21st Bday, it is a magical phase, and I hope it only gets more magical as each year goes by (they tend to pass pretty quickly, don’t say I never warned you…
Happy Birthday to Katie! What a lovely cake to celebrate with.
Thanks, I will tell her.. xx
I will pass on your wishes.. 21 was a magical time!! I still remember it well! I hope you make a nice blanket fort in your house.. and enjoy the rest from blogging:)
Thanks.. I love to play with icing and different piping tips:)
This is one cake that would stand on it’s own without icing! The cake is my favorite part.. the icing is a touch too sweet.. so I will remember that when we are in Aqua:D
I did read that one!! I loved it!! I wish I could write like that:) xx
Barbara, the cakes don’t have to stand out on it’s own for me .. it won’t have the time to do neither – I love a moist carrot cake .. I baked today by the way. Post will come ..
Vegan carrot cake! Yay! Love the giraffe meme, btw.
Hahaha.. me too, I thought it was hilarious!
What a wonderful surprise to find this link and recommendation from one of the best recipe writers on the web. Wow! Truffle risotto…..yes! The most important thing is to have truffles. The black truffles from Oregon are honestly quite nice and a fraction of the cost of the Italian and French varieties. Make a rich chicken stock then cook some lovely mushrooms in part of the stock and pour another over some dried porcinis. This will provide when blended (removing the shrooms for another use), a wondrous umami base. Use some Vacche Rosse or other unreal Parmigiano that is fresh as fresh. Make the risotto as you would normally, the shave those truffles in abundance right over the top and serve. (a truffle shaver is almost essential unless you have a very precise mandoline) I am now craving the heck out of this!
Oooo! This is the carrot cake you mentioned the other day! It’s so beautiful. I can imagine how fluffy and delicious it must have been
Wow thats a really nice cake, beautifully made
Oh Smidge, 21! How fast they grow up! Happy birthday, Katie! Lovely post and a really lovely cake too! xx
They surely to! It’s a bittersweet celebration every year, isn’t it!
It was super fun!
I hope you make it, then.. and take lots of photos of each step:D And thank you! I’m off to find truffles!
If you were here.. I had lots to gorge on:D
I’m really enjoying it.. it’s one of those books I am taking my time and not rushing because I don’t want it to end! Clouds.. that’s a great analogy!
It was, er, it is:) It was massive!
Paige sent me that one to remind me of the night;) It was hilariously accurate!
I was so pleased that the substitutions didn’t alter the taste at all.. and there was more than enough to go around:)
Amazing cake! I watched your video on FB a few days ago. Very sweet. What a lovely daughter you have. Time flies by much too fast!
Your daughter is so lucky to have that beautiful cake for her big birthday! Happy birthday to her!
It seems like I have missed a few of your posts lately! Perhaps because I was so busy eating!
I love your posts and the little glimpses of your life, your daughter and son…it gives me a feeling of knowing you like you lived close by!
I wasn’t aware of your FB page..I’m on my way there now!
What a gorgeous cake, Barbara. It’s just incredible…and that’s saying a lot, since all of your recipes are head turning! Your daughter really was a tiny little thing, wasn’t she? And now she’s a beautiful young lady. 21 is a big milestone. I like your tipping points. What a sweet (cake and daughter) post!
Thanks, Debra, she still a little thing.. I’m 5’3″ and she never made it that high:)
let me know if you find them. The Italy ones are so amazing but the prices are just crazy
What a stunning daughter you have! And 21! You hardly look old enough to have a 12 year old! Daughters are a precious treasure in life. Funny, my first sassy gal will be 21 in February, weighed in at 5lbs 15oz when she was born.
The cake, I can’t even begin to tell you how beautiful that cake is. I’m so impressed as I could never in my wildest dreams make anything that beautiful! Smidge you are so talented. I could just snatch that last slice right out of the computer. Delicious!
I loved the birthday photographs and wow, what a cake! Massive, is an understatement! I’m catching up on your posts this morning and it is a beautiful way to start my day. Thanks for sharing this special occasion with all of us. Only wish we could sample the gorgeous cake.
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Happy Birthday to your daughter, Katie! She is so lucky to have you as a Mum and I am sure you love her to bits. Beautiful cake though I must say 10-11 cups of icing sugar for the icing sounds HUGE! I know, I know it’s a party-sized cake.
Looks positively divine!
Beautiful carrot cake!
Those are some delightful-looking dollops! Lovely post, and lovely daughter. They do grow up quickly don’t they? My own little smidgen is now a strapping 8 year old. Such a beautiful bonus when their friends are good people too.
That is sooo true! That’s the one area a mom and dad don’t have a lot of control over, is it? Although, I do try, lol!
Hi! Your recipe looks so incredible! My brother in-law is dating a vegan and last night I met her for the first time. So, in prepration, I wanted to make sure that I had something sweet to finish the meal with that she could have. An hour and a half and three stores later, I had some cookies. They were tasty, but I really wanted something more. Your carrot cake looks like it will be the perfect choice for the next time she comes over. Not only does it look like the cake will be moist and beautifully spiced, but I love how you decorated it! I can definitely see why you recently won the Canadian Blog Awards! Very cool. Thanks again for posting and I look forward to reading more of your posts!
I asked. John answered. Chgo John from the Bartolini Kitchens has a way of doing that ..for everyone! ♥ My quest for the Ultimate Fluten-Gree, um Gluten-Free Brownie is officially over { well, for now anyways } ♥ May I present.. Emeril’s Gluten Free and { bonus } Vegan Brownies ♥ Please exercise restraint { or just plain…
They look just yummy…
Sigh……they look good and they smell good but I have never been able to eat one and never will. Do you have any recipes for blondies perhaps? purty please!
Interesting ingredients. I can never eat one Brownie
Favuloso!
They look absolutely delectable, just as all your baking!
Great ingredients in these here gluten-free high sugar brownies Smidge. They look fabulous.
Mandy
I have one.. on my blog under recipes, but it’s not Gluten Free??
Gluten Free– that is ME!!! Thank you for this… we have an awesome flourless chocolate cake recipe – but never a great one for brownies which I love. Will enlist my daughter who is the baker around here… she will have to indulge me this weekend xo
I’m ok with everything but nuts chocolate and strawberries….will go give it a look
I’m ok with everything but nuts chocolate and strawberries….will go give it a look
Ok, entering all data in my personal computer: gluten free + sugar free + calories free + sin-free + shock full of flavor = COMPUTER CRASH
sorry, Smidge… apparently it cannot be done…
I will stick with your version anytime! (I was anxiously waiting for your post after your comment on my brownies, the version for those hopeless sinners)
I’ve been Gluten-Free as an experiment for the past week. It certainly feels great! I’m glad you will try this recipe.. Emeril knows what he’s doing I guess, lol!
your blog is just so fun to visit Barbara! This was a treat to see! Will let you know if we make them
These look incredible! I’ll have one with a tall glass of milk!
And hope you keep feeling great on the gf plan. It helps here, though I am not super rigid with it. Just don’t process the stuff very well ~ pizza – that is one we need you to figure out for us ~ R
Gluten free, fat free, either way as long as they taste good, one is happy. These look really rich and gooey!
Love how something so decadent and delicious-looking can be so guiltless and quite healthy! Great recipe and lovely photos!
I am far from gluten free but for these brownies I will forever be – they look perfect
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I think I have a pizza solution:D
Looks so yummy! Thank you! I am so glad I found it! I would love to try your recipe!
Yum!! Now if someone finds a calorie-free one, send them my way.
“Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, AND Calorie-Free Brownie?” I’m waiting to hear about that one too !! Lovely recipe and photos Smidge:)
Your brownies look perfect…if only they were calorie free. Oh well we can dream.
These will be a hit at my house! I have wheat and dairy food allergies in my house so I know this will be a huge treat! The photos are fantastic too!
Well, if Chgo John recommended these and you made and blogged about them, these brownies are guaranteed to be a hit! They look fab! If I weren’t in the car right now (don’t worry, I’m the passenger) I’d be rooting through my cupboards for the ingredients and heating up the oven. Later!
Bookmarking for a vegan cleanse I’m starting!
Hi Barbara, all I can say is wow! I remember the last batch of gorgeous looking brownies and I can say you’ve truly trumped yourself, yet again. Everything looks so delicious and I just have to wait (for a perfect afternoon) where I can try this on my gal pals
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS YES YES YESSSSSSSSSS!!! These look sooooo effing good!! Those chocolate chip chunks omg!! YES! That was most def a Harry met Sally diner moment.
Wow, all the ingredients in these sound like one fabulous brownie…gluten free or otherwise! I love walnuts in my brownies, too!
OMG – I am now craving a brownie or two:)
I recently made a banana bread with no eggs but lots of mashed banana (obviously!) and was very happy with the way it turned out. Who knew that bananas could mimic eggs?! The brownies look amazing – so much chocolate!
I didn’t know that either! Is there a ratio of how many bananas.. like 1 banana equals 2 eggs??
I love the ingredients! Very unexpected when I think “brownie” but I’d be more than willing to give them a try! I like something different, and the banana makes a wonderful addition. Great, Barbara! Debra
I do love the crusty top on those brownies – mmm – and a great vegan education too!
John does indeed have a way of helping everyone..and this is the third brownie recipe I have seen today! I need to make some soon!
This is the second blog I have read in 15 minutes that’s recommending John’s blog. He really does have a way with the ladies! What fabulous looking dark, very dark, almost black brownies. My mother is gluten-free so I would like to try these for her because she just loves brownies and has been missing them since she went gluten-free xx
Thank you!
And now.. neither can I…
Thank you Sibella!
No poem today though… but thank you!
No, I don’t think baking can easily be done without sugar.. not brownies anyway. I’m wondering about stevia.. but I’ve never used it? I loved your brownies.. I’m still thinking about making those:D
They’re super rich, a glass of milk is definitely called for:D
They are very thick and decadent for sure.. but it’s Emeril.. so that’s to be expected I guess:)
It’s good for people who are sensitive to gluten for sure! xx
It’s a good thing you’re not sensitive to Gluten.. just think of all of your lovely recipes you’d be missing out on.. I shudder to think of it!
The only way for them to be calorie free is to give them to sons and daughter’s boyfriends:D
Sadly.. that will probably never happen.. I find most sugar substitutes are some dreadful chemical concoction, lol!
Yes… still dreaming, I have been my whole life!
They’re definitely rich, so a real treat they are! Thanks Karista!
Isn’t it true.. two food bloggers can’t be wrong?!
I’m not sure the sugar in this one would be good for a cleanse.. but definitely don’t have dairy. I hope you don’t have a dairy sensitivity?
Those mixes were good.. but nothing compares to homemade. I think that is always the case? I hope your friends like them!
Hahaha.. you’re too funny!! You’ve made me *blush*
Me too.. I usually buy the chopped ones but this time my son brought home halves.. so I left them larger than usual.. sooo good!
These are so rich, one is almost too much.. a glass of milk would help:D
I thought so as well, applesauce?? And banana?? but somehow it worked and you can’t taste either.. just lots of chocolate flavor!
My daughter’s friend is vegan and was begging me for recipes. I’m so lucky that we’re not.. it would be a difficult diet to maintain for me!
They must be calling out to you!!
He’s just so helpful.. with recipes and the technology side of things! I hope your mom loves them as much as we do:) xx
Barbara, you world is delicate and beautiful … it’s a pleasure every time I visit. You should be a food stylist – just like Wendy do you have the eye for that little extra detail to make the most boring product exciting. Brownies aren’t the most photogenic object.
Like brownies and I can see that you have a banana in the recipe. Never baked brownies before .. as you know I don’t really that into baking. But this I will try and then I will eat them all by myself and feel sick for 24 hrs. All your fault.
They are yummy for sure:)
You’re too funny.. but you can blame Emeril:D
Then I notice that I have to find brown rice flour … can’t even find normal rice flour in Sweden. I will sort that Emeril out next time I run into him. *smile
Gluten-Free brownies are the best and these look amazing, Smidge. I see you’ve started to reply again… haha! Knew you couldn’t resist.
Would be difficult for me too – my best friend is lactose intolerant so, a lot of baking has to be almost vegan, which gets you to be very creative!
Oh these look so good! I’ve never tried a gluten-free recipe, but I’m on this. I have everything here….it’s a miracle! I am a brownie-addict, but the gluten-free thing has always made me look for a different recipe. Dumb, I know. But your pictures here Smidge, they make these look like my idea of the perfect brownie. Gluten-free is a good thing, so I can’t wait to love these Thank you for this!
P.S. Yes, there is trouble with my blog, the links aren’t working….at least the links that were published in posts on the wordpress.com blog. It’s a sign, lol.
Hugs!
I had to laugh about the gluten free not sugar free thing, I have a vegan family member who LIVES on cookies and sugar.. she loves gluten free too and would adore these brownies but how to wean the poor thing onto actual food i.e. vegetables!! Your photographs are very special here.. lovely looking brownies.. c
Now if only there were such a thing a calorie free brownies – these look lovely and they sound very easy to make too.
I have no idea! It probably also has to do with what other ingredients are present, but it’s a neat trick
These look great! I bet the brown rice syrup makes them super moist.
well…where do i start? beautiful photos Smidge. We’ll start there. Then, I’m struck by the pan you used…so you must cut your brownies into little pie shapes, and dowse them (do you dear?) in whipped cream? And then have to exercise even (more) restraint? That would be such a pity! I imagine with the applesauce and mashed banana these are extra moist (making up for the lack of eggs.) Love your addition of big walnut chunks and chocolate chips! another winner from our smidge (no, spell-check, not smudge! Smidge!) xxoo
See? When people ask me what I could possibly be doing all night when insomnia strikes, I can point to this post. I watch cooking shows, scan recipe websites, and buy previously-not-needed kitchen gadgets from Amazon. This recipe was a good find and I’m so glad that you both made and enjoyed it.
And thank you for the shout-out, Barb. What a kind thing to say!
WOW! How I love to visit your blog… Beautiful. Thank you dear Barbara, love, nia
You know me better than I know myself, lol! I kept looking at the little photos of those Commenting and… I’m a sucker for a food blogger’s smile:D
Crazy technology.. I hope you solve it soon! These are super rich, so make sure you have help eating them, lol! I hope you’re having a wonderful summer?? Are you knitting anything right now?? xx
Very dangerous.. I saw a box of cookies and one cookie was 200 calories!! Yikes!! (Although I’m certain each brownie here is probs the same or more!). Yes.. real food always tastes best! xx Thanks, c!
Yes.. anything calorie free has some sort of weird after taste. So.. a little once in a while:D everything in moderation.. xx
They were very moist.. quite decadently so. I’m sad to say I didn’t have any ice cream to go with them.. that would have been perfect!
spree.. you have to be the most observant food writer I know! Out here at the lake, I lake in a variety of pans in shapes and sizes so I had I make do. This was the closest to a 9×9 pan.. but then I found the batter way too much even for this little springform so I poured some into another oddly shaped dish. I’m old fashioned.. my brownies are usually square;) It was an interesting recipe, Emeril sure knows his “stuff” because you could taste the applesauce before it went in to bake.. but never could you taste the banana.. very cool. xo Smudge..er Smidge:D
ps I had a favorite child’s book about a dog named Smudge and you’ve reminded me of it today!!
Hahaha.. all very appropriate and most beneficial use of one’s time in the middle of the night! I would love to see your post about which midnight amazon purchases you’ve made.. it would be quite an interesting story I think. My least favorite impulse gadget was this thing for making hamburgers.. imagine thinking I needed anything to do that, lol! And.. you are always welcome.. I am happy to announce I am making ricotta as we speak.. er type..
Oh, nia, thank you as always.. I haven’t visited you in a while and I will do that today!!! xoxo
Yum yum!! Thanks!
Oooh! You’re going to love it! Good luck, not that you’ll need it.
Hubby helped me with these this afternoon And, there’s some leftover too! YAY! They’re amazing Barb, we both just love them. Gonna pack the leftovers for the road trip tomorrow.
Yes, knitting a LOT. I have a new knitting post ready for tomorrow. I just love it. Since it’s been so hot, and I’ve had no real appetite, cooking has taken a back seat to knitting these past few weeks. Well, except for these brownies! And a few easy, light things. And the Jack Daniels fudge we’ve made twice now for the guys in Hubby’s office…. Between you and ChgoJohn I’m doing pretty well in the food department Thank youuuuuuuu
yepp, lots of sugar but also some fibers thanks to the banana and the applesauce. and bet they were simply amazing tasting as they are amazing looking. brava!
Haha! I need to reply to my comments… badly.
These look fantastic and your photos are even more fantastic! You are a true artist Barb.
This is so amazing! I got hungry just by looking at your post! =)
How true, Barbara, I have a low fat brownie recipe that has 4 types of sugar in it, so it’s still highly caloric. This one does look lovely and moist. I love the idea of adding banana.
YUMMY in all respects…!\m/ 
-Rahul
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That’s an interesting recipe… And like you said- no shortage of sweet. They sure look fantastic.
I just made some bob’s red mill brownies- gooey but good with ice cream. Also tried bobs baking mix. A little grainy ( maybe the garbanzo bean flour?) but hey… not bad for no wheat.
They LOOK fantastic. I’m going to have to give these a try. Thank you!
Brownies made with applesauce and a banana–they sound too good to be true!
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Barb… you never cease to amaze me! I return to WordPress and see chocolate.. you know how happy I am right now? LOL. You still have the most amazing recipes.. which is why I’m featuring you on my blog on tomorrow’s post. Congrats
What a heavenly looking brownie!! I will definitely have to try this recipe. I’ve become quite lazy relying on the Namaste mix.
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What a toss up….gluten or sugar…what to eliminate! Guess we can pick and choose what we want and its all a matter of balance, right? So I’ll indulge in the brownies and make sure there’s no sugar in my other treats! Especially when these look so darn good, I couldn’t pass them up!
I recently found out one of my new co-workers is vegan, so this is definitely nice to keep in the recipe box for office occasions so she doesn’t feel left out
Oh! If you ever do find that elusive calorie free brownie, let us all know, Smidge! hehehe
Hahaha.. If I do you will be the first to know:D
Just found your blog thanks to Bewitched Kitchen.
I love your way with words, your visual magic, and scrumptious recipes.
Did you use 2 8×8 pans for your brownies?
How do you shoot your photos? Canon? Nikon? Do you use a tilt shift lens? What mm do you prefer? I would love to learn food photography.
Grateful I discovered your blog!
Cheers,
Annie
I will try to answer most of your questions.. First.. I’m so happy to have met you:) I used a springform pan in the picture and a white, oval baking pan (the kind that comes with a lid).. because I’m at the lake I don’t have all the correct pans. I would think you’d need two 8×8, there was just so much better and I didn’t want really high brownies (if that makes sense). I have a Canon 7D with a lens I got with my last camera about 8 years ago. It doesn’t have a tilt shift lens.. just a regular one I can zoom in an out with. I did learn how to use Aperture Mode and do all my photos with that one.. But every camera is different, maybe you have a manual with yours? I bought Tartlette’s book for Food Photography and it is just packed with ideas. I’m off to visit you:) xx Smidge
Oh.. I see you are a talented photographer:D So no manual needed there, lol! I love your blog!!
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You had me at brownie Smidge !
These brownies sound great!
Thanks, Christina! Nice to see you at Google.. I’m not the best at getting over there and visiting. Just replying and commenting at WordPress is pretty time consuming, eh?:D
Fluten-gree: sounds like filigree, but edible. Perhaps it is gold to you.
I think I’ve died and gone to gluten-free brownie heaven …
Yummy-yum-yum. I’m trying to reduce our carb footprint drastically around this house, and wheat is the first thing I’m working to downsize. Yay for alternatives galore!!!
Yummy! These look AMAZING. Great blog!
Thank you! Son’s new girlfriend is gluten free. I need these!
These look great. I’m always looking for GF these days — for friends on the diet.
And thanks for following my blog. Looking forward to your posts. (I love Calgary, BTW).
I just made these! first of all they were really really moist which was awesome. but too many chocolate chips for sure!! I would do maybe 3/4 cup chocolate chips and some nuts. They were just too rich and sweet. I’m wondering if putting some pecans and almond butter in would offset that… Any ideas?
I made these brownies a couple days ago, and they are hands down the best vegan brownies I’ve ever had! Me being my sneaky self, didn’t tell my fiance what they were made out of, I just said try them. He did, and LOVED them! This being said, I knew they were going to be good! They are thick, chocolately, and pretty much just plain delicious! I will be making these brownies over and over again! It’s about time someone came up with a great vegan/gluten free brownie that actually tastes like it should!
It is true.. they are amazingly deceptive;D I was so pleased with them too.. I guess that’s why Emeril is so famous, lol! I’ve got to spend some time inventing a few more of these recipes! xxx
I am so sorry I didn’t get back to you sooner!! I think the sweetness could definitely be adjusted for personal taste.. and my daughter puts almond butter in our protein shakes.. but I’d stick with the more conservative way with nuts and fewer chips or no chips at all if you find it too sweet.
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Wow, these brownies look wonderful. Definitely on my list!
They’ve been my “top selling” recipe, lol! So I know they’re yummy! xx
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http://www.gluten-free-vegan-girl.com/2013/01/raw-vegan-brownies-l-oil-free-sugar-free-gluten-free.html in case u want to try a sugar free one, though I haven’t made either yet!
I’ll take a look.. I’m a recovering sugar addict:D
Howdy, Partner!! This year my hometown, Calgary, is celebrating the Calgary Stampede’s 100th Year Anniversary. This means a wild 10 days of bronc-bustin’ fun! It all kicked off yesterday, since everyone always gets the morning off work to watch the Stampede Parade (yours truly was in it once.. live here long enough and you’d be riding on…
Can’t eat the cookies but love the boots
Loving those boots and cookies YUM:) Happy Saturday!
I’m ready to make these, with butter instead of Earth Balance (Nothing wrong with Earth Balance, but I use what I have). I’ve been using a lot of ground almonds lately in gluten-free things — it only takes a minute or two to blanch raw almonds, pop the skins and grind them in the blender. And I covet your cowboy boots (but they are probably not my size).
Barb, would you believe that I once worked at Dusty’s Saloon for Stampede? It was quite an experience! Love the boots — I can imagine they will get lots of use two-stepping! Maybe if I make the cookies I will feel like I am there again!
Excellent cookies and very nice boots!
Loving the cookies! also, awesome new layout for the blog, my dear
I am so loving those boots…
Cookies look delicious as well.. Love the 3rd picture awesome lighting!!
The boots are just gorgeous, Smidge!
The Stampede has always sounded like a great deal of fun! You gotta love a town that throws a party that lasts 10 days. These cookies look good & crunchy and your boots! Well, they’re the nicest I’ve seen since I last gazed upon a map of Europe!
Have a great time at the Stampede, Barb!
Yummy and Yahoo! Love the boots and the cookie recipe. It reminded me that I used to buy chunky peanut butter all the time!
Have a fun time!
Fabulous recipe and fabulous boots.
Your boots and cookies, life is complete
I adore your style of writing and your amazing recipes – always makes me smile
Cheers
CCU
Irresistible looking cookies, Barb and what fantastic boots! I want! Both!
Unbelievable that this party goes for 10 days straight! I’m super-impressed. I just love your boots. What a fun time to be in Calgary. And I love the new look of your blog too. Great looking cookies. Love all the organic ingredients. I will try to source them. xx
The cookies look great, but those boots are to. die. for. Love cowboy boots, but have never had a pair nearly as colourful as those! Enjoy the party!!
Cute boots!
Yee Haw…! Kick up those fun cowgirl boots and have a great day. I see what you mean about the deep fried this and that… my stomach is turning already. I bet you could set up your own booth down there and you could make a mint with your “healthy” cookies. Take care, BAM
hehe, my first thought was… Oooo, Celia would like those boots! They are awesome!
Now I wish lived closer I need to find a cowboy hat for Little Monkey’s birthday and I’m having a terrible time finding one.
(what’s earth balance?… or did I miss that bit?)
When is his birthday?? How old will he be??? Earth Balance is a vegan substitute for butter:)
They’re too fun..
ahhh thank you. I think I need to make these. I’m tired of all my cookie recipes and need something new to shake them up.
As for the little fella, turning in 4 in august
Yup… eat a bunch of that stuff and go on a ride.. well, you get the picture! I’m not sure anyone down there at the grounds wants anything healthy, lol!!
I love the ingredients in these cookies, Smidge! They sound really terrific and I’m only sorry I’m reading this recipe so late at night…you’ve really stimulated my appetite! My boss has been to the Stampede several times and has told me how wonderful it is. I’d love to visit one day, and I really enjoyed your personal telling of how it has been a part of your life for so long. It is a wonderful piece of cultural history that sets Calgary apart! Debra
It has been great to be back down on the Stampede Grounds after so many years away..
I love those boots and the cookies sound amazing and the perfect way to bring a little balance into all that partying and fried food
Smidge, your blog looks absolutely stunning!
I still have a pair of cow”girl” boots from forever ago so can I come and join the festivities too? Oh that would be so much fun!
Lovely cookies too.
Mandy xo
This sounds like my kind of fun! Not that I’ve any experience, except from owning beautiful cowboy boots. I used to have a pair of beige, navy blue and red suede ones. And a pair of red, beige and pink ones in leather. Too many, I know and I miss them, . Love yours…
I keep going back to look at the pictures because my eye is drawn to the beautiful piece of embroidered fabric they are resting on – I love it. This gluten free recipe is timely as I am thinking of trying to forego wheat and diary in my diet for a short time. I need to work up the courage and these cookies would be a good intro. xo
They’re my new fav footwear now:)
You too!! Well, Happy Sunday now!!
Absolutely they could be made with butter.. I love that you make your own raw almond flour.. do you have to watch not to over-grind and end up with almond butter??
I remember Dusty’s.. very well!! Maybe I saw you there;)
Thanks
Thanks, Kammie.. I’m enjoying the change of scenery too.. I love to play around with my blog;)
Thanks:D I still can’t decide if it’s the writing or the photography or the baking I love the most.. maybe the tasting;)
Thanks, Kate!
I know, eh? 10 days is too much for me now, but back then… well, I’ve made lots of memories during Stampede!!
I love the nutty bits in chunky:D
xo
Maybe a drizzle of your chocolate would be nice too;)
Well.. the cookies I can help with…
I have a few other stories from those earlier years.. but maybe best left “unblogged”
I love these boots… and I loved your cookies… This was a wonderful post dear Barbara, I enjoyed so much… Thanks and Love, nia
We will!! Thanks, Celia!!
I’m amazed what some people will eat, seriously, so much fried food.. (shaking head) when there’s so much good food everywhere!! Thanks, Sawsan!
Thank you, Mandy!! It would be fun to have you visit this week.. all you need is those boots!! xx
Wow!! Good for you!! You’d fit right in if you lived here then!! And I don’t think you could ever have too many boots… xo
I loved that one too.. I’m working on an embroidered tea towel myself, but it won’t be anything like this one, that’s for sure!! I’m finding it’s easy to go gluten-free, not so easy to be vegan.. substitutes for eggs aren’t the easiest..
Thank you, nia!! xoxo
I’d love to see a photo of you in the boots ! I don’t think I could carry them off
The boots are incredibly beautiful! A pity that where I live only has summer all year round, won’t be able to get myself a pair of boots to wear!
AHHHH….love peanut butter and do need to fit into those jeans too….a definite keeper!!!!
Thanks Smidge!
These sound delicious! My favorite peanut butter cookie recipe is the one that’s just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, and I recently made them with almond butter instead (and chocolate chips of course!) – sooo good. I bet these would be awesome with almond butter, too! Enjoy the Stampede – one of these years I will make it to Calgary to check it out!
I haven’t had that problem, Barbara, but I use a blender or a mortar and pestle, rather than a food processor.
The pictures are amazing and the recipe sounds so good. but you know we´re all distracted by those amazing boots. Yes, I want them!
I’ll hang on for the JD fudge – cheers!
I need to do the same soon too. I’m thinking about putting it on a self-hosted site somewhere too.
Now where can I get me a pair? Size 6? Any spares?
First the bike, then the boots. I’m drooling. What a great celebration you all get to share in with the Stampede.
I’ve always loved peanut butter cookies with that distinctive “stamp.” Takes me back.
I just love those boots! Sorry Smidge, I got stuck at Jack Daniels ….
Loving your boots!! I so want a pair, I bet I could dance in those, and act the part – might have to do something about my accent though The 10 days of festivities sounds a hoot, and fried pickles? I’ve never heard of these before, I’d have to try those, and when I’ve eaten my fill I’d dance some more
And your recipe is so simple! I’ve come across alomond flour here in the health food shop and have been looking for an excuse to try it. Yaay !!
Oh, and fab photos as always, so imaginative and pretty !
My nephew Brian used to live there, we visited last year in June. He’s moved back to Toronto now but is out there visiting for Stampede! I’m sorry we missed seeing Stampede, but hotel prices prohibit a visit these days. These cookies look wonderful. I have a gluten intolerant friend and I’m sure she would love them. Love your boots. I bought a great pair http://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/our-trip-to-calgary-alberta/ last year in Calgary (that very cool downtown walking area). Wish he was still living there so we could visit during stampede!
I love a good peanut butter cookie! And I love your boots. I hope you had a great time.
Fabulous boots! Thanks for the birthday greetings and leaving thoughtful comments on the blogs. Your stampede sounds like a blast. I wonder how these cookies would do with a substitution of almond butter?? I am exploring how to feed friends and family with varied dietary needs and restrictions This article talks about this dilemma
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/01/fashion/rsvp-ps-no-gluten-fat-or-soy-please.html?pagewanted=all
Nice boots…growing up on a ranch in Texas, I always had a pair.
I bet yours were “real”.. I love boots of any sort.. makes me feel tough stompin’ around in them.. rubber, cowboy, snow.. any sort of boot!!
Well.. I am the person to ask for sure!! I substituted Almond butter and it didn’t work out.. the first time! Because it looked so runny I added Coconut Flour (big mistake) because that stuff could be used to make sculptures with it hardens up so much, lol!! I’m still working on one, though..
I guess we hadn’t “met” back then.. I see you hit all the hotspots!! And you went to my fav restaurant River Caf
It’s dead easy Claire.. And I believe it’s a 1:1 substitution in most recipes:D
Haha, those boots look awesome Barb! I’ve always been a big fan of peanut butter cookies. I can’t say I like peanut butter all that much but it’s one of those things that tastes amazing when it’s cooked. Love how chunky your cookies look!
Those boots are just plain awesome! And the cookies sound lovely, too. My grandpa used to ride in rodeos, so I have some wonderful memories that sound like yours, too.
Boy Howdy, I’ve got some serious boot envy! I mean Serious!! I’ll be baking your cookies Smidge – I just made some almond-butter ones that were pretty dang delicious (I mean seriously!) – we’re plum outta them so time to restock and yours look mighty fine too! And I second your comment about guys in cowboy hats, but thats pretty much a gimme. You knew, right? xoxo
Wow. Just wow. These look sooooooo yummy. I’ve never tried any gluten-free recipe before (sad, I know) and now that Hubby has seen these, I will be trying (this) one ASAP!
Your boots are so cool Smidge. I think I really need to visit Calgary one of these days. It sounds like a place I’d love to spend time in. And see you! YAY!
Sarah, I’m really so surprised by the gluten-free recipes that are popping up everywhere. I think it’s the latest food trend… Even for people who aren’t celiac. Xo Smidge Ps.. It would be awesome if you showed up in your boots!!
Yum ! These look great. I’m going to HAVE to try this weekend
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Great boots! And cookies… i want to make them for my gluten free visiting friend:-)
I hope they love them! (and yes I know how that goes..
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I take the boots … *smile – so pretty. Just wonder where all the cows has gone … ???
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I so want one – YUMMERS! Happy Friday – Happy Chocolate:)
These look delicious! And what a treat to help studying along. xx
Fantastic, Smidge! Looks like brain food to me (in the best possible way!) Bite-sized little poppers when you need a boost – I am definitely going to give these a go! I have some little GFers in my clan too!
xx (wish good good luck on those exams!)
These look really good. I love how decadent they look yet there’s no sugar. Amazing how you were able to find those chocolate drops and how refreshing to see just three ingredients on the list – if only all packaged food was made with real ingredients and nothing harmful xx
These look utterly lovely and so healthy my friend
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Not a cookie maker, but this I think I would be able to pull off.
Why does the baking sheet lined with parchment or with silpat liners.??? In clear language what does that mean???
I hope you will have a great weekend.
This one is *begging* to be fixed chez Sparks!!!
Sounds delicious, Barb, and glad to see that the Emeril recipe is the GF gift that keeps on giving. I just don’t think a snack that requires a spot on the counter is right for this household. Whether left on the counter or in Max’s feed bowl, the difference in its shelf life would only be minutes, if that.
I think Max would go crazy with these left-out.. but then again, so would I:D
It’s quite a sticky dough, it’s my way of making sure the cookie comes off the cookie sheet easier:) If you have a non-stick pan, you should be ok! xx I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well! xx
Now that would make shopping so much easier:)
Ahh, brain food, I think it was smarties back in my day:)
Fantastically healthy and sugar free! Good luck to the girls for the exams
I want to come and live with you for a week – always such decadent delicacies coming from your kitchen Smidge.
Mandy xo
Best of luck to you all with getting through the exams.
These sound like something I would not feel bad about eating a whole batch of. Dangerous!
Shellfish in chocolate? Who knows – as you probably know by now we’ve been eating horse for years in ground beef without knowing it – so anything is possible
Okay, now I understand … I don’t really know how I read it the way I did – blame my Swenglish. I will give them ago.
We’re not a gluten-free household, but my littles each have friends who are. I’m going to tuck this little recipe into my file so that I have something homemade for them when they come to play. Thank you for sharing!
Hope you will post a follow up after you add the brown rice flour. Leaving anything with chocolate in it on the counter is not an option for me (they will not be on the counter for long) as I am trying to maintain a certain weight.
These look like the perfect mix of wholesome and decadent!
I can’t believe how easy these are…they also look nice and rich YUM!
They look like delicious mini-meteorites!
Lovely little cookies! Delicious combination of ingredients!
Hello Smidge, You are such a great mom-making cookies to help our teenagers get through exams and deadlines. I am sure these delicious little chocolate bombs will help them preserver through the worst of it. Exams and expectations are getting more difficult each and every year, especially here in HK, China, some really tough competition here. I feel sorry for our kids as it was not like this all those years ago when we attended school. All the best to your crew for success. You have changed your theme again, every day I visit it is a fun little place to visit. Did you make the switch over? PS: I am having a difficult time leaving comments. Did this one go through? Take Care, BAM
Hello Smidge, You are such a great mom-making cookies to help our teenagers get through exams and deadlines. I am sure these delicious little chocolate bombs will help them preserver through the worst of it. Exams and expectations are getting more difficult each and every year, especially here in HK, China, some really tough competition here. I feel sorry for our kids as it was not like this all those years ago when we attended school. All the best to your crew for success. You have changed your theme again, every day I visit it is a fun little place to visit. Did you make the switch over? PS: I am having a difficult time leaving comments. Did this one go through? Take Care, BAM
Oh my Barbara!! These are over the top chocolate delicious in a good way!
I loveee those chocolate chips!! They are amazing. These cookies are right up my alley!! No need to store them, I would eat them all in one sitting!
Yummy Smidge! I love how this recipe includes ingredients that most people would already have on hand. You gotta love convenience! I’m looking forward to making these with my kids. I think that they would absolutely love it! PS- I have a GF muffin recipe that I’m going to send to you. I made it over the weekend and it was a hit! xx
Oh, please do.. I’d love to have that recipe!
These are perfect!!! The ingredients all sound like they go together perfectly for flavor. Thanks, Barb! These are the perfect treat me for….a little afternoon pickup, ya know?
Lovely photos, great looking cookies. And no sugar? Wow, these look wonderful! Truly good stuff – thanks so much.
That does not look vegan at all, Looks good!
I have a GF friend who would LOVE these! Definitely passing this recipe on!
My daughter will love these! She’s always looking for GF Chocolate cookie recipes. These look delicious!
I use those exact chocolate chunks in my Double chocolate espresso cookies! They lend such a different result than just plain old chocolate chips! Looks delicious Barbara!