Whole Quinoa Bread Recipe

For this recipe I used the Artisan Free Form No-Knead Bread recipe as a starting point. This will yield 4 loaves.


2 3/4 c lukewarm water
1 1/2 Tbs yeast (1 1/2 pkgs)
1 1/2 Tbs kosher or sea salt
1 tsp sugar
1 cup quinoa, divided
1/2 c boiling water
5 cups all-purpose flower
1/2 c oats
1/4 c ground flaxseed (optional)

Chocolate Sour Cream Tortilla Cake

Chocolate & sour cream. Doesn't sound good does it? My husband decided he wanted this cake for his birthday. I promise that this "cake" is good-- and super easy to make.

You will need:
1 pkg, 10 count, large flour tortillas
1 bag, 12 oz, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
16 oz sour cream
1/4 c confectioners sugar

Micro Macrame Bangle Bracelet Tutorial

Today's guest post is by KNOTS AND SPARKLEZ, who specializes in micro macrame jewelry. 

My name is Vicky and I'm a working at home mom by choice since I believe raising my daughter is more important than my personal financial gratification, and doing this allows me to work in my free time and still be there when my daughter needs me. 
I work with tiny (less than 1mm) cords and mostly crystals and Japanese glass beads. Thus the name. Macrame is the art of knotting. All jewelry pieces are designed (aside from a few) and hand knotted by me, and are crafted in a smoke free environment. Some items can be crafted without metallic components for allergies sufferers (even the buttons are metallic-looking but contains no metals) and all items can be made to custom fit. If for any reason you have difficulties in finding the right size jewelry this is for you. I can custom make to fit your size.

Property of Knots and Sparklez 2012         www.knotsandsparklez.weebly.com 

BANGLE BRACELET TUTORIAL  

Lavender Lemon Sugar Cookies

This wonderful recipe is courtesy of guest blogger Cafe Primrose. Enjoy the recipe, and make sure to stop by her blog or Facebook page to say hi!

 Hello, my dearest darlings. Tonight, I have the most sophisticated tea snack you have ever seen. It would also go great  as accompaniment to an afternoon coffee event. You could even eat these fabulous French inspired cookies with a nice cup of Viennese Melange coffee…. Delicious! So buckle your seat belts! Lets get started!

Ok folks, here we have a French twist on an old and time honored American favorite. Soft baked lemon sugar cookies. Frosted in mouth watering butter cream lavender frosting, topped with a sprinkled pinch of dried lavender flowers. This, is so delicious we are declaring it one of our signature yummies here at Cafe Primrose.