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Saturday, October 24, 2015

Pumpkin Oatmeal "Fall-tastic" Bars


Pumpkin Oat "Fall-tastic" Bars

Hello everyone! So this week is a return to my recipe book! Upon looking for fall-inspired baking, I came up with this simple, delicious, healthy recipe that is sure to please. I made these bars for a centering event for forty people, and they were the hit of the night. As always, feel free to alter recipe in any way to cater to your dietary needs! 

Ingredients: 

Prep Time: 25 minutes                Cook Time: 35 minutes 

1 1/2 cups unsweetened organic pumpkin puree or mixture
(1 can of cola) or (3 tbsp. ground flax and 3 tbsp. water for flax egg)
2 cups cane sugar, coconut sugar, or Agave Syrup
3 tsps. vanilla extract
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup dark chocolate chips
3 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. ground ginger (optional)
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 cups old fashioned organic rolled oats
2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp. kosher salt


"DOIN' IT" 

First, get out your electric mixer- combine your pumpkin mixture and cream it with your chosen sugar component. Next, slowly add your spices, salt, cola or flax egg, and vanilla. Once well combined, slowly add on a low sped on your mixer the oats, and then the flour- using a spatula to get the flour off the sides of the bowl. Pour your mixture onto a canola oil sprayed pan, or coconut oil/olive oil covered plan, and with spatula smooth it over. Finally, top of your pumpkin mixture in the pan with the chocolate chips. Place your pumpkin bars into the oven at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, or until the fork comes out clean. 

Enjoy, happy autumn, and to more happy and filled stomachs,
Zoe 


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Sunday, October 18, 2015

10 Point Checklist: The Pumpkin Patch

What are your feelings about fall? Whether you love it or dread it, the season of autumn is in full swing on this side of the woods. A needed activity of fall is pumpkin picking- as a wellness centered and vegan and vegetarian chef, I love pumpkin patches and their adjoining farmer's markets (see my post Quick Guide: Apple Orchard  for more info) because of the fresh, local produce. I felt like in the post embracing some irony and sarcasm! So, here we go, my slightly scandolous attempt at comedy writing with a 10 Point Checklist: The Pumpkin Patch! 

1. GET SOME PUMPKINS

We chose two medium sized pumpkins and a small oddly colored gourd- go for the weird, different looking pumpkins: MIX IT UP! Note to the parents with young children: pumpkins are priced by weight, so don't buy one super large pumpkin per child. Your wallet will thank me later. 




2. GO WITH FAMILY 


3. HANG OUT WITH SOME FURRY FRIENDS. 

AKA: COW. 


4. INDULGE, BABE. YOU DESERVE IT. 



5. GET ON THAT HAY RIDE. JUST DO IT. 

A Perfect opportunity for your inner- goddess child to come out. Embrace it- embrace the wonder in picking that damn pumpkin, pumpkin:)



6. FIND A BIG RED BARN. A NECESSARY ENDEAVOR. 



7. TAKE A SUNLIT PHOTO UPON THE ORCHARD. 

You will feel very artsy and shit. 


8. FIND ANOTHER FURRY FRIEND. IMMEDIATELY. 

Like now, stop what you're doing, and find a bird. 


9. TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR CONVERSE.

Because why the f*ck not? 



10. ZOE'S QUICK TIP: STOP TAKING YOURSELF TOO SERIOUSLY. 

As I have tried with this post, let yourself enjoy your life with comedy, humor- let your inner child flourish!
Namaste,
Zoe

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Monday, October 12, 2015

The Best Thing I Ever Ate

Hey everyone! It's ThinkZoeBoost back at it with some fabulous goodies! I was recently on a break from university, and in coming home- I was greeted by these sweet treats that never fail to liven the taste palates. Crumbly, gooey, chocolaty, sugary, melt in your mouth, delectable, small, boom- pow flavor-ville things ever- not to mention I LOVE the sugary stuff. So ENJOY! Descriptions of each pastry are beneath each photo!These following pastries are simply....

THE BEST THING(S) I EVER ATE. PERIOD. 


DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FLOURLESS CAKE 

This has been my birthday cake for years. So gluten free y'all- but not forsaking any texture or flavor profiles! This small portion allows you to indulge without guilt. The gooey texture and melt in your mouth chocolate overload got me like OH MY GOSH! Fabulous, perfection my darlings!



LEMON TART WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST 

You need this in your life. LIKE NOW. This is a purse your lips kind of lemon tart with a buttery, crumbly graham cracker crust. I love a good lemon tart, and this just crossed all t's and dotted all my i's- if you'll excuse the pun!


SEASONAL PUMPKIN TART 

The meringue is ever so delicately balanced, and the pumpkin tart never loses it spices: all-spice, nutmeg, and cinnamon. So perfect for fall- and great for entertaining as well! A welcome dessert for those holiday celebrations coming up. 


DARK CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES. 

To die for. A staple for me when I am vegan, these delectable small minute yet blissful bites allow me to fulifll that guttural chcolate craving we all have, while still staying vegan! LOVE IT! 


Zoe's Quick Tip 


The box of heavenly delicacies is perfect for entertaining or a hostess/host gift. Bring these or a selection of baked goods to your next company or holiday party, and you'll be the life of the party! You won't know where the treats have gone...

*Namaste,
Zoe


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Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Quick Guide: Apple Orchard

Hey everyone! The winds are changing, the leafs transforming into a myriad of colors...so what time is it? FALL! My favorite season, fall allows for beautiful trips to pumpkin patches, making homemade comfort food with spices galore, and just quality time with the family. What can beat that? For the next month, my recipes/lifestyle pieces will depict and be all about this lovely season we call autumn- and how to celebrate this season of change, color, family, and friends! Here we go: QUICK GUIDE: APPLE ORCHARD coming' your way blogosphere!


 PHOTOS TO REMEMBER

Take some obnoxiously self-serving photos to showcase the beauty of the apples, macintosh in our case, and take that selfie that will become your Facebook profile picture. Just embrace it- it's your day! 




THE CHOICE: APPLE ORCHARD

My farmer's market/apple orchard nearest to my college- my recommendation for choosing a market is to find one that is in your local town/ vicinity. It's important to maintain and support local grown agriculture and products. 




ARTISANAL FOOD PRODUCTS 

Some of the best  speciality artisanal items can come at an INEXPENSIVE price at the fall farmer's store. Just do your research- don't pay $20 for a rare squash. Know coming in, via email, or web search what the apple orchard market's speciality is-at this farm coffee ice cream, blueberry pie, and apple pie. You won't disappointed. 





FAMILY  & FRIENDSHIP

Always pick a buddy or friend group to go with you on your adventure! Here is my friend Annaka looking all beauteous in that light; work it girl! It makes it all the more fun and enjoyable when you have pals to gab with (and carry your purse when you want to climb a tree!) 



JAMS AND JELLIES

At almost every fall farmer's market- there will be jelly and jams on sale that are usually home-made in house. Ask to sample new flavors, and ask customers in the store what their favorites are. These are always FABULOUS PRESENTS for the holidays for relatives or that special someone. Can really ump the ante on a piece of toast- worth the money. 




PUMPKINS

Also at these wonderful markets are pumpkins for sale- my recommendation is if you have children or are looking for a more authentic experience, and the market offers a hayride- JUST DO IT! It's amazing fun, and if you forget that you are covered in dirt and uncomfortable sitting on a bale of hay, it can become an amazing tradition! But, if you're a college student like me, and hay-rides are just not your thing, picking up a low-weight, inexpensive pumpkin can be wonderful fall activity to take part in!





ZOE'S QUICK TIP: SMART SHOPPIN' PRODUCE

Get your life with some produce! As fall comes in and summer leaves us in a whoosh, fall produce will be on sale! Get some inexpensive quality produce that you can cook with, and plan healthy, wholesome, well-balanced meals with! Your welcome in advance. 



Namaste, and Happy Fall!
Zoe 

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