By lindsay on 4/27/2013
2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
2 T butter, melted
1 T honey
3 T finely chopped dried fruit
2 T unsweetened finely shredded coconut
1 cup water
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease.
Put oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center and add the butter and honey. Combine until oats are coated. Mix in fruit and coconut. Heat 1 cup water until very hot but not boiling. Stir in water by tablespoonfuls until mixture becomes sticky dough. (I think I used about 1/2 cup the first time)
Scoop and drop on prepared baking sheet. With wet fingertips, shape dough into 2-inch rounded, flat oatcakes. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the oatcakes are firm and not sticky. Remove to wire rack and cool.
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By lindsay on 4/27/2013
Mint Syrup
3/4 cup turbinado sugar
2 cups water
2 cups fresh mint, torn into 2-inch pieces
Mint Soda
1 cup sparkling water
3 T Mint syrup
Mint Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine sugar, water, and mint. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl or pitcher and discard mint. Store in an airtight container in the frig for up to 1 month.
Mint Soda: Mix syrup and sparkling water together and serve.
Makes 2 cups syrup and 1 cup soda.
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By lindsay on 4/27/2013
Ginger Syrup
1/2 cup light agave nectar
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup water
Ginger Soda
1/2 cup Ginger Syrup
3 cups sparkling water
ice cubes
Make the syrup: Place agave nectar, ginger, and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until ginger aroma and flavor is strong, about 1 hour. Let cool. Strain and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Make the soda: In a pitcher, combine 1/2 cup syrup with the water. Pour over ice.
Makes 2/3 cup ginger syrup; 3 1/2 cups soda.
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By lindsay on 4/27/2013
2 cups cubed watermelon (about half of a medium watermelon)
1/2 cup sparkling water
1 T freshly squeezed lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until liquid. Makes 2 cups.
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