Tag: cookies

One Bowl Coconut Almond Cookies

I purchased an Almond Cow plant milk maker about six months ago. I have been making my own nut, seed, or grain milks almost every day since then. One of the big draws in making your own is you have the pulp left to use in other things. that...

Spice Trade Chronicles 6-The Netherlands

The Netherlands, formerly known as Holland, has been a global leader in trade since the late 1500’s. Netherlands literally means ‘lower countries’ where 50% of the country is only 3 feet above sea level! The Netherlands is a very largely populated country and is today, one of the largest...

Taaitaai

Taaitaai – These Dutch Holiday Cookies are chewy spicey cookies. Enjoy them with milk, tea, coffee or hot cocoa for a nice afternoon break during the hectic holiday season....

Speculaas Spices

In the 17th century the Dutch navy was one of the most powerful in the world, and much of the spice trade with the far east was controlled by the Dutch. This gave them a cheap supply of all kinds of spices, resulting in spices becoming available to the...

KitchenAid® Stand Mixer Review

I know everyone has heard of KitchenAid® and you probably have heard of their awesome stand mixers. But have you ever really thought about how wonderful this instrument really is? When I was a little girl, my Mom had a KitchenAid® Stand mixer. I remember her always using it...