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Lately, we’ve taken to using unrefined, virgin coconut oil anytime we need a buttery spread. Jeff said, “This is what butter should taste like!” It’s really good, surprisingly good. Give it a try.

This spread is just fabulous. Really hit the spot today. You can see our delicious and simple lunch in the picture (see also Four-Grain Flatbread).
The recipe is flexible; a couple of the ingredients are optional. Can’t beat that! I’m sure it could be livened up with cilantro or cayenne pepper.

4 cups cooked black beans (see [...]

This recipe is a work in progress… Would love your input on it!

Sweet Chocolate Hazelnut (or Almond) Spread
makes about 1 cup

1 cup hazelnut butter or almond butter, salted (or add 1/4 teaspoon sea salt to this recipe)
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons raw agave syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/2 cup mild oil, or nut oil, [...]

Last week, I tried a corner of a friend’s pumpkin seed butter-n-honey sandwich. It was good!
I have never thought to make pumpkin seed butter before. But after tasting it, I was determined to try!
I have to say that while making it there was a distinct smell and it reminded me of baby food puree — [...]

I had a friend over on Sunday afternoon. She was waiting for her husband to finish helping my husband. (They worked really hard.) She had a box full of very ripe pears. So we made jam. She was remembering some pear jam a friend had given her once and that’s what we tried to recreate. [...]