Blendtec Blender Cookies

I never, every thought that you could make cookies in a blender. The very idea goes against everything that I've ever known about baking, along with idea of making brownies in it. So weird, but at the same time, it works, right?

These cookies are a little healthier than what I usually make, with the addition of whole oats, flax, and whole wheat flour. It does make for a cookie that is a

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Rhubarb Cherry Crumble

Fruit crisp? Crumble? We use the names interchangeably in our house for a warm baked fruit dessert topped with an oatmeal, flour, sugar and butter mixture. The fruit combinations are endless! Rhubarb has not always been my favorite fruit, but paired with cherries, it goes from ho-hum to downright amazing. I could eat this for breakfast, but for dessert with a scoop of ice cream it's absolutely

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Scrumptious Smoothies and a Blendtec Review

I've always liked smoothies, and when the weather gets warm I often forgo my usual lunch fare and begin blending up all kinds of smoothie combinations. Smoothies are great; they're portable, I can drink them on the go, the cold drink is perfect in the summer when it's often too hot to eat much, and when fruit is in season it is a great way to take advantage.

The arrival of the Blendtec to my

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Strawberry White Chocolate Scones with Lemon Glaze

Some time ago, I was at a bakery and tried a sample of their latest offering; a blueberry lemon scone with bits of white chocolate in it. As I nibbled, I began thinking that I could make these at home. I have a tendency to do this; almost like it's some kind of challenge, to figure out how to decode what they've made and create my own.

Local strawberries are just hitting the markets right

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