Wow I am late to this post BUT Ruth I feel like we must’ve connected in a previous life, because who else would put kimchi paninis and talk about a cookbook in the same post?! None that I’ve found. I love both haha 😂 . And although I did not get to sample the bars you made I have to agree with your husband—it does look better than the Kind bars. I will have to try it now! Also the pound cake….
I loved the message from Mark Dolan. Eating the rainbow is a wonderful way to ensure you're getting lots of different foods. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth, but I'm heavily influenced by what people are eating in whatever book I'm reading. When I read Standard Deviation recently (by Katherine Heiny), one character talks about buying Nashi pears to make Korean food and I just couldn't resist making something similar. It was delicious. The book I'm reading at the moment mentions spiced walnut bread, and I immediately wanted to make some. I even stopped reading to google recipes.
Your three weeks of virtuousness are impressive! I'm always somewhat bemused when people tell me they have a piece of fruit for dessert. I'm always amazed at their restraint! I'm happy to have fruit for dessert, but when it's surrounded by cake or crumble or some other deliciousness! The bars look fabulous, I'm putting them on my list.
I'm looking forward to hearing more about fermented bananas! I always make granola bars before we travel. They pack well and are handy to have when your energy gets low and you can't pick up anything healthy or satisfying for a snack. Yours look delicious, Ruth!
I remember Nicole Rucker being featured many years ago in Fine Cooking (RIP my favorite cooking magazine and one I was proud to freelance for). Happy to hear she is thriving ~ I look forward to checking out her book. The bars look scrumptious, Ruth!
Eating too much desserty stuff is an unnecessary problem. It's unnecessary because the easy solution is for the portions served to be MUCH smaller. Think about it - after you've finished, the taste memory you've got is identical whether you've had 20 spoonfuls or just one. All one needs is mindfulness. Realize you've only getting ONE spoonful and savor it. We're stronger than our instincts, right? Just tell that inner "eat it all!" to pipe down and eat the number of calories you're happy about eating. I know that I ALWAYS feel bad when I allow myself to eat too much (which is always equal to or greater than what one is served) because I know that the only difference once I've finished is the extra calories I'll have to deal with.
Even better - just remember what it tasted like the last time and don't eat any at all!
It's amazing to me to read what you go through to make your delicious treats. It's funny, I recently bought a granola bar at Whole Foods after being sucked in by samples being given. It was good. I'm looking forward to yours though. I'm sure it will be better.
Wow I am late to this post BUT Ruth I feel like we must’ve connected in a previous life, because who else would put kimchi paninis and talk about a cookbook in the same post?! None that I’ve found. I love both haha 😂 . And although I did not get to sample the bars you made I have to agree with your husband—it does look better than the Kind bars. I will have to try it now! Also the pound cake….
Hoping you have a Ruth-bar to sample when I popover in March! (See what I did there? Food is everywhere!)
Those look delicious -- and I'm so glad the parsnip love is spreading!!
I loved the message from Mark Dolan. Eating the rainbow is a wonderful way to ensure you're getting lots of different foods. I don't have a particularly sweet tooth, but I'm heavily influenced by what people are eating in whatever book I'm reading. When I read Standard Deviation recently (by Katherine Heiny), one character talks about buying Nashi pears to make Korean food and I just couldn't resist making something similar. It was delicious. The book I'm reading at the moment mentions spiced walnut bread, and I immediately wanted to make some. I even stopped reading to google recipes.
Your three weeks of virtuousness are impressive! I'm always somewhat bemused when people tell me they have a piece of fruit for dessert. I'm always amazed at their restraint! I'm happy to have fruit for dessert, but when it's surrounded by cake or crumble or some other deliciousness! The bars look fabulous, I'm putting them on my list.
I'm looking forward to hearing more about fermented bananas! I always make granola bars before we travel. They pack well and are handy to have when your energy gets low and you can't pick up anything healthy or satisfying for a snack. Yours look delicious, Ruth!
I remember Nicole Rucker being featured many years ago in Fine Cooking (RIP my favorite cooking magazine and one I was proud to freelance for). Happy to hear she is thriving ~ I look forward to checking out her book. The bars look scrumptious, Ruth!
Eating too much desserty stuff is an unnecessary problem. It's unnecessary because the easy solution is for the portions served to be MUCH smaller. Think about it - after you've finished, the taste memory you've got is identical whether you've had 20 spoonfuls or just one. All one needs is mindfulness. Realize you've only getting ONE spoonful and savor it. We're stronger than our instincts, right? Just tell that inner "eat it all!" to pipe down and eat the number of calories you're happy about eating. I know that I ALWAYS feel bad when I allow myself to eat too much (which is always equal to or greater than what one is served) because I know that the only difference once I've finished is the extra calories I'll have to deal with.
Even better - just remember what it tasted like the last time and don't eat any at all!
I’ll have to try the granola recipe since Allen’s favorite is the KInd Cranberry almond
It's amazing to me to read what you go through to make your delicious treats. It's funny, I recently bought a granola bar at Whole Foods after being sucked in by samples being given. It was good. I'm looking forward to yours though. I'm sure it will be better.
More deliciousness Ruth! Homemade granola bars!?! Wow!!! My how we wish we lived closer!!!
A thoroughly delicious post (I LOVE THE LOOK OF YOUR BARS) and more cookbooks to discover. Thanks, Ruth!