TheKitchenCookie

    I reached into the bag of potatoes and was greeted by this gal! Ha I thought of Betsy immediately! It's been a while since she 'met someone' in her kitchen. :)                                                                                           Yes, I adore them!! After several weeks of absence they are back... and just as beautiful as ever! And the perky little sparrow is pretty cute too! Newsboy - His Eye Is On Sparrow - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crq18bnfBpA And a new favorite song to go with...

Last week Nuts.com   asked, "Would I like to create a recipe using almonds or almond flour to promote the health benefits of one of my favorite on-the-go snacks?" Yes! How could I say no? I love almonds in a lot of things like desserts, salads, snacks, granolas, or just by themselves roasted or raw. They're just yummy. Turns out they are good for you too! I wanted to keep the recipe simple so I decided to use a shortbread crust highlighting almond flour as the main ingredient and using a mousse to cut down on time in the kitchen. The combination of slightly salty, crumbly crust paired with the sweet mousse is perfect. I kept the mocha flavor very mild to accommodate my husbands taste buds. (he likes the smell of coffee but not the taste) so if you like a chocolate mousse without a mocha flavor this is a good one for you as well. Crust: 1-1/3 cups Almond Meal(flour) 1 cup all purpose flour 6 Tablespoons cane sugar ½ teaspoon salt 8 Tablespoons cold butte...