Scribbles and Scrambles - More Fun with Look Alikes

Since we've established that Gladys resembles a meerkat...we need to find Gertrude's double.  Found it! 


And if you remember a certain toy from the 80's I think you'll agree that they may have been based on a beagle puppy. 

Serials and Scenarios ~ Gardein's Chick'n Scallopini

I've mentioned that my Target sells Gardein and I'm darn happy about it. So my goal has been to work myself through Target's magic freezer full of Gardein deliciousness. 

Last night was one of those nights...a haircut at 4:30, puppies who needed taken out and fed, and no ideas for a meal. 

I opened my freezer in hopes of inspiration and a lovely sound track played as a light bulb popped up over my head. Chick'n Scallopini is what's for dinner. 

Delicious. Honestly. The texture is flaky and chewy, extremely meat-like. Rob liked it as well. The seasoning was just right. I didn't put anything else on the cutlets though they'd be amazing with a vegan alfredo or marinara sauce or tossed with vegan pesto. 

The package contains 4 cutlets. And the price is right. Yay Gardein. Yay Target. 

Scraps and Snippets ~ Red, White and Blue Vegan Sundae...

 We didn't get a garden in this year. Part of me is super bummed because I LOVE fresh, organic produce. But we were lazy, we were tardy, we got puppies. 

HOWEVER!!! Got to love gathering the fruit of previous labor. We have harvested a couple gallons (blessedly slow) black and red raspberries. After dinner last night we wanted something sweet. 

Trader Joe's soy vanilla (delicious BTW)

Fresh picked raspberries

1/4 Cup dark chocolate chips 

1-2 teaspoons coconut oil

Rinse and dry the berries.

Melt coconut oil and chocolate chips. 

Scoop ice cream into bowls. Pour the chocolate over the ice cream (turns into magic shell) and toss on the berries. 

Yum. 

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ Beastie Update

Most of my puppy pictures of late are of sleeping pups, curious pups, blurry pups or a combination of the above. 


At 9 weeks Gertrude and Gladys have discovered some sweet skillz. 





Digging is a favorite. No reason needed, "just because" is enough.  Sometimes they get so busy digging that they forget to use the great outdoors for it's intended purpose. 

Yes. We can spend many, many minutes out-of-doors with much playing, figure-eight chasing and digging and not go potty at all. Working on that little scenario... don't want the babies to get their indoor/outdoor mixed-up like human babies get day and night confused. Eating leaves, bark, etc. is also a special pastime. Who knew a weed could be so exciting. 


Stair climbing is now second nature. But stair de-climbing sometimes requires squealing and whimpering and the help of a human. And vocalizing? Barking is a fun discovery, there is still plenty of buzz-type growling, and pre-howling is making an appearance. 

Cuteness? Off the charts.

Scraps and Snippets ~ Smore Surprise Brownie Bites

Smore Surprise Brownie Bites


1 and 1/2 sticks Earth Balance (3/4 Cup or 3/4 Cup coconut oil)
1 1/3 Cup sugar
2 TBSP egg replacer (I used homemade EnerG)
6 TBSP water or non-dairy milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 Cup cocoa
1 2/3 Cup flour
1/3 chocolate chips
Approx 2 vegan friendly graham crackers broken into about 1 inch squares/sections

These aren't the brownies, just wanted to show you what they looked like.
We ate them...oops

Approx 4-5 large Dandies marshmallows cut (scissors worked well) each marshmallow into 6 to 8 pieces.

Cream the sugar, coconut oil, milk and egg replacer. Add baking powder and salt and mix well. Add vanilla and stir. Stir in cocoa and then flour until blended.

Preheat oven to 350. 

Using one of those brownie pans with the dividers, mini cupcake tins or a silicone pan with 20 squares in it, or a large cookie sheet lightly grease which ever item or combination you choose to use. 

I made mine in a 20 count silicone pan and baked them for 14-16 minutes which would be about right for mini-muffin tins. Here's what I did. I pressed a walnut sized piece of dough into my little squares. Then I placed a chunk of graham cracker and marshmallow on top of dough. Another walnut sized section of dough pressed over the top.

If using  a cookie sheet for bake for about 12 minutes. I would roll out a walnut sized ball of dough flat, then top with the graham cracker and marshmallow and fold dough over to cover the amore treats. If using the sectioned brownie pan you might need 30 minutes.

Makes about 3 dozen.

Scraps and Snippets ~ Caramelly Chocolate Chip Double Layer Brownies

Caramelly Chocolate Chip Double Layer Brownies (These aren't healthy on any front...but they are delicious!!!!) 

1 and 1/2 sticks Earth Balance (3/4 Cup or 3/4 Cup coconut oil)
1 1/3 Cup sugar
2 TBSP egg replacer (I used Ener-G DIY homemade)
6 TBSP water or non-dairy milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 Cup cocoa
1 2/3 Cup flour
1/3 chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9 x 13. Mix Earth Balance and sugar until blended. Add cocoa, egg replacer and water/milk, vanilla and mix well, add salt, baking powder and vanilla and stir. Pour in flour and mix. It will be thick and more like cookie dough. Press into pan. Bake for 23-26 minutes. I believe I'll try it in an 8 x 11 and bake it for 10 minutes more and see how it does in a thicker brownie.

CARAMEL TOPPING LAYER

1/2 Cup plus 1 TBSP room temperature coconut oil (or Earth Balance)
1 1/3 Cup sugar
2 TBSP egg replacer (I used Ener-G DIY recipe)
6 TBSP So Delicious vanilla or original coconut milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 /3 Cup flour
2/3 Cup chocolate chips1 Cup Oatmeal
1 Cup chopped pecans (or other nuts or none at all) 


Cream the sugar, coconut oil, milk and egg replacer. Add baking powder and salt and mix well. Add vanilla and stir. Stir in flour until blended and finally add the chocolate chips and oatmeal. 

Plop caramel/chocolate chip layer on top of brownies.

Bake 35-38 minutes.

Scribbles and Scrambles ~ Killer Bee-agles

The pups make a lot of crazy noises. They are working on howling. Growling and snarling is a skill they've mastered.

But the buzzing in this video totally cracked me up.