Just a Smidgen » Chocolate

Pansy Wacky Cake

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:02:22 +0000

Smidge: “Sorry can’t make it to the bbq, going to be in Hawaii.. jk What can I bring?? A birthday cake??” G: “A cake would be nice.” Smidge: “Any allergies, besides Gluten-Free?” G: “No Eggs! Banana! Pineapple! Almonds!” Yikes, a gluten-free cake that doesn’t use eggs? Well, Smidge is not one to back down from […]

The post Pansy Wacky Cake appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Dirty Chai { Espresso } Chocolate Pudding ~ Raw+Vegan

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:19:55 +0000

I felt it Sunday morning, when the clock ticked far past my usual wake up time. Rolling over I could spy the sun peering through the curtains. Opening the door for Bella, I felt a rush of warm and I could hear the celebratory song of little prairie house sparrows, black-capped and boreal chicadees and […]

The post Dirty Chai { Espresso } Chocolate Pudding ~ Raw+Vegan appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Gluten-Free + Vegan Triple Chocolate Protein Bars

Barbara Bamber — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 15:39:59 +0000

It’s hard to take risks, sticking yourself out there can be nerve wracking. My kids and their friends are looking for summer employment and, while it’s only temporary, they’d like it to be something they can add to their skill set on their resume. Ours is a boom town, which means job opportunities, but also […]

The post Gluten-Free + Vegan Triple Chocolate Protein Bars appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Vegan Raw Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding

Barbara Bamber — Sun, 02 Mar 2014 17:18:46 +0000

I know, I was supposed to be back with a pretty mason jar craft but my little pup, Bella, won’t let me out of her sight for even one minute! Then we had a lovely afternoon visit from great friends that lasted for a cheery afternoon of catching up and meeting the new puppy and telling […]

The post Vegan Raw Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Pots de Créme ‘n Brandied Black Cherry Compote with Whipped Dulce de Leche

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:38:23 +0000

I love the bright and clear contrast of Blue Willow china, did you know Blue and White is a big trend this year? This pattern has been in our family for generations and I was so pleased to borrow them from my mom to make this pretty winter vignette. Growing up, these were the dishes […]

The post Pots de Créme ‘n Brandied Black Cherry Compote with Whipped Dulce de Leche appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Pretty in Pink Tomboy Cake

Barbara Bamber — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:31:56 +0000

The cover of Miette’s Recipe Book has been taunting me for weeks. The scalloped edges of the book was all it took for this bibliophile to lay down her debit card. Could there be a prettier book to display in her kitchen? And how delightful to discover that Miette means.. Crumb { sigh } ♥ […]

The post Pretty in Pink Tomboy Cake appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Lumberjack Kit Kat Cake

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 00:39:06 +0000

Birthdays on one side of our family are clustered. Our two children, their sweet cousin Georgie, auntie and their Nanna were all born in October. So it was an easy decision to celebrate them all on Monday after our Thanksgiving dinner, since we had already gathered at our home. ♥ A few days before, Phil […]

The post Lumberjack Kit Kat Cake appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Vegan ‘n Gluten~Free No Bake Energy Bites

Barbara Bamber — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:28:11 +0000

My traitorous eyes snapped open at the “crack of dawn” this morning.. after only 4 1/2 hours of sleep last night. As you can imagine, I was beyond thrilled to know that I’d have plenty of time to prepare { insert sarcasm } for a 9 am start time for the bike ride “to Bragg […]

The post Vegan ‘n Gluten~Free No Bake Energy Bites appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Red Velvet Chambord Surprise ♡ Cake with Ruffled Frosting

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:09:25 +0000

Who doesn’t love surprises? xoxoxox Simplest ones are the best.. little notes, a gifted latté or shared lunch, a weekend trip to the mountains.. or perhaps something hidden inside a Birthday Cake.. Red Velvety Chocolate Cake.. with a Whipped Black Raspberry Chambord Liqueur ♡ Filling laced all round with girly ruffles that look like a […]

The post Red Velvet Chambord Surprise ♡ Cake with Ruffled Frosting appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

grace

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:03:23 +0000

grace “I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” { Anne Lamott } in loving memory of Philip John Carroll 1.28.60 ~ 12.14.12 ♥ wishing you all grace and peace this holiday season may […]

The post grace appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 07:20:23 +0000

It started out as a totally normal week.. Seriously, who hasn’t had days like these? Still, I wonder, can we really “have it all” and is it really worth it? And often I think, something’s gotta’ give. So… anyhooo… After an intense four 8 hour days straight of house shopping with awesome clients, I’m finally […]

The post Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

A Smidgen of Glad Tidings

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:03:59 +0000

Smidge’s won! Thanks to everyone who took the time to vote! Thanks to my family who patiently waited for their cold suppers while I cooked, wrote and photographed their food… and for being willing advisers and taste testers in the kitchen { like that’s a tough job! } I haven’t won “one” , but won […]

The post A Smidgen of Glad Tidings appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Emeril’s Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:46:47 +0000

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 […]

The post Emeril’s Gluten-Free Vegan Brownies appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Gluten-Free Brownie Smack-Down {and a WordPress Announcement }

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:18:07 +0000

{ i think there are as many variations for the Brownie… as there are stars in the night sky. } ♥ There are myriads of recipes and an infinite number of modifications out there for any given recipe. Isn’t it funny, though, how some recipes just seem to hit a sentimental “soft-spot” and make people […]

The post Gluten-Free Brownie Smack-Down {and a WordPress Announcement } appeared first on Just a Smidgen.

Legacy of a Rodeo Man

Barbara Bamber — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 06:14:35 +0000

Legacy of a Rodeo Man There’s a hundred years of history and a hundred before that All gathered in the thinkin’ Goin’ on beneath this hat. And back behind his eyeballs And pumpin’ through his veins Is the ghost of every cowboy That ever held the reins. The cold flame burns within him ‘Til […]

The post Legacy of a Rodeo Man appeared first on Just a Smidgen.