So I've got a wonderful gluten free brownie recipe here here which uses arrowroot powder, which you can find by clicking on this link. Because we are girls and these unexplainable things happen when it comes to chocolate, both my dear mother and I were craving these Brownies after going to a spinning class together … Continue reading Gluten Free Brownies – Part 2 (Almond Flour)
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Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Amaretto Almond Cake with Meringue Buttercream
Since I can remember, I have always made 1 dessert for our family Christmas dinner. Recently however, it is not the same one every year. I find it an opportunity and a challenge to find a new recipe and give it a shot. Worst case scenario: there are always ice cream Christmas cake logs, Christmas … Continue reading Amaretto Almond Cake with Meringue Buttercream
Beach Birthday Cake
This year I turned 24. For my birthday, I decided to combine it with two other of my friends who have their birthdays a few days apart. We decided to rent a boat and have all our friends join us for a big party; it was absolutely great. Instead of ordering a cake, I decided … Continue reading Beach Birthday Cake
Gender Reveal Cupcakes! Chocolate & Vanilla :)
These past couple of months, it seems as though the baby craze is on; every few weeks I get told that someone is expecting. For the first time, I truly understand why Spring is deemed the lover's season...a lot, and I mean A LOT, of babies get conceived in Spring. Regardless, I am absolutely loving … Continue reading Gender Reveal Cupcakes! Chocolate & Vanilla 🙂
Wheat Free Banana Blueberry Bread
Bananas are a thing that all of us tend to have all the time in our kitchen. Most times, it seems as though actually eating the bananas before they go bad is not a thing. So what do we do??? Banana bread!!! Generally we all have that one amazing recipe that is from our grandma … Continue reading Wheat Free Banana Blueberry Bread
Arrowroot Brownies
After my last gluten free chocolate cake, all the comments I got from family and friends were literally, "they're so good but..." I hate but's. Anyways, "...but, we prefer brownie/fudge - like chocolate cakes." FINE. In their defense, I do too, but you have to try out different recipes right? Since that 'but' bothered me … Continue reading Arrowroot Brownies
Chocolate Coconut Cake
So here's the catch: I recently discovered that I am intolerant to wheat and cow milk/cheese. Great 
Because of this I have to stop eating anything with these products for 6 months (I've yet to be able to keep it up for more than 6 days at a time - when I am ready … Continue reading Chocolate Coconut Cake
Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Oh it's been such a long time since I've posted anything. Needless to say, I am actually doing some cooking - just not the blogging part. Whoops. Actually, adult life is quite challenging as it turns out. I feel like as soon as I get out of work I just want to sleep and … Continue reading Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Chocolate Layer Cake with Oreo Buttercream FillingÂ
I recently started work after graduating from University. Days are filled with things to do and I often find myself wishing there were more hours in the day so that I could fulfill everything possible. I barely find the time to cook and always welcome an opportunity when it presents itself. Believe it or not, … Continue reading Chocolate Layer Cake with Oreo Buttercream FillingÂ
Vana Cooks 