All About Fathers
How can we make the men in our lives feel special on Father's Day?
As my kids were growing up, we always celebrated Father's Day in style. We started with making him a very special breakfast...each kid made her own special recipe and presented it to her Papa. Then we would all go to a park of his choice.
Now that they are grown up - the tradition continues. You too, can start making a tradition or continue doing what you have always done, but add a twist to it.
Here are some themes I found that are so simple, yet fun!
To those who love to play golf or other sports, decorating with grass and other natural elements can be fun. You'll never have to buy these decorative accents- you can just go to your backyard or park and collect various twigs, grass and sticks.
And for those who love gadgets....
Make a Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tart!
Crust 2 cups organic chocolate cookie crumbs (see recipe below for how to make raw ones, or use store bought conventional ones) 1/4 cup coconut oil
Filling 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked in water from one to three hours, then drained 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons agave syrup 1/2 cup coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup + 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon hazelnut extract
Make the Crust Mix coconut oil into cookie crumbs until crumbs hold together. Press in a very thin layer in tart pan and chill in freezer before filling.
Make the Filling Blend all ingredients in a Vita-Mix or food processor until very smooth. Fill cookie crumb crust and chill in freezer overnight. Remove tart from pan and serve. Store leftovers in freezer.
For Raw Vegan Cookie Crumbs To keep this recipe raw, you’ll need to make these raw cookie crumbs which require the use of a dehydrator. Otherwise, just use store bought organic cookies to crumb. 2 cups cocoa powder 2 cups oat flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup agave syrup 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions 1. In a large bowl mix the dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix well with hands.
2. Crumble into small pieces (no bigger that 1/2 inch) onto dehydrator screens. Dehydrate for three days.
3. After dehydrating, process in food processor until small crumb consistency is reached.
4. Sift crumbs from flour, use flour for another recipe.
Have fun with your fathers next weekend!
