I’m going out on a limb here. I sorely need a new camera. So instead of trying to capture this event with my current camera, I thought I’d try filming it and taking the photos off my flip camera. The photos are not what I usually post here, but I thought they were cute enough to [...]

If you’ve ever wondered about what sugar does in your cookies, or what kind of substitutes you can use for it, then this is a must read.
What Sugar Does
When it comes to cookies, sugar is not only a sweetener, but also a tenderizer. It caramelizes as it melts, altering the texture of your cookies. The [...]

While I was pregnant, I found out I had gestational diabetes. It was miserable. I was pregnant, nauseous, hungry, and fighting a myriad of different pregnancy cravings, all while having to follow a diabetic diet.
But it did force me to do a bit of research. And since my chances of developing diabetes dramatically increased after [...]

So this recipe uses Splenda. I’m not a really big Splenda fan, but I know a lot of you are. So here it is.
Sugar-Free and Gluten-Free Cookies with Almond and Flaxseed Meal
If you really don’t want to use the Splenda, you could experiment with crystallized honey (You may have to order it on line. [...]