Let there be Dessert!

I am a huge fan of baking...I really love it!  The challenge: we eat mostly Paleo and baking within these dietary restrictions can be challenging.  Does that deter me from my passion?  No way!  I'm always searching for recipes to try out and different ways to use the (sometimes) limited ingredients I have to work with.  It has taken some time, but I have gotten used to the way my baked goods turn out now that I mostly use almond flour or coconut flour rather than white, wheat or even gluten-free flours.  My all time favorite site for baked goods, as well as many other wonderful recipes is Elana's Pantry.  She has come up with so many yummy recipes that don't include refined sugars, wheat and even dairy which can cause so many problems for people (including me!).  Last week I decided to try something new.  I really enjoy lemon desserts but wanted a change from my usual lemon tart.  I wandered over to Swiss Paleo and found a recipe for lemon brownies...interesting, right?  They turned out as delicious as they look and were very easy to make.  I love having a little sweet treat now and then that doesn't make me feel gross after eating it.  No sugar crash here!  If you'd like to try these beauties, head over to Swiss Paleo!

Trisha

The Silver Lining

Our lives have been a tad crazy lately...well, a whole lot crazy lately is more like it.  3 weeks ago we began the (much larger than anticipated) garage re-do project.  It was meant to take a couple weekends but has now dragged on into the 3 week mark.  ALL our garage items (paint, misc wood, saws & tools, storage bins galore & more) has been taking up space in our house.  Every time I bump into something or knock something over trying to get to the things I use every day (like my computer) I want to scream!  My poor kids have been exiled from their playroom which in turn keeps them under foot constantly.  Every day we get closer to the finish line and I get a glimpse of getting my house back!  Oh the crazy things I do to re-organize my house.  Our top priority since buying this lovely fixer has been to make it function better (and be more pretty!).  So enough complaining...it'll all be worth it in the end. With the start of school tomorrow and a long weekend just a few days away, I couldn't be happier!  This is what I will think of next time I stub my toe on the boat motor in my office...ouch!

Trisha