Healthy food can taste really, really good!!

I, again, made the famous black bean chocolate cake, and yet, again, was unable to capture a view of its scrumptious appeal before it was eaten up! My husband and I invited our dear friends over for dinner (chicken mole accompanied by mexican rice – my husband’s creation, YUMMY!) and treated them with my black bean cake for dessert. Needless to say, they loved it and the best part was that they had no clue it contained absolutely no flour, but instead some incredible black beans. The Bakehouse is most definitely up and running and looking customers who desire to be blessed and be a blessing to the temple in which our heavenly Father dwells. The cost of the ingredients is the only requirement and can be accompanied by a love offering if one is felt led to do so. I would love to bake for you. Give me a call (414-573-6869) or email me (truelife_thebakehouse@live.com) and I can give you a quote.

Blessings from your sister in Christ,
Erica Walls

Why Choose Organic Milk without all the hormones? Check this out….

http://butterbeliever.com/2011/07/22/whats-in-my-milk-part-one-industrialized-dairy/

Click on this link to find out what’s happening today in the dairy business. This is why in any of my baked goods you will only find organic, hormone free dairy because I desire only the best for my bakery recipients.

Blessings,
Erica

You’ll never guess what’s in this cake!!!

Okay, so I made Ben the most amazing chocolate cake ever!! So rich and creamy,the frosting was phenomenal, and it was in his belly before I could count to ten!!! The most amazing part of this cake was one key ingredient… black beans!!! He didn’t even know, and when I told him he didn’t even care! Now that is a miracle. I made him a Black Bean Chocolate Cake with a Chocolate Buttercream Frosting! It tasted so elegant and creamy and one would never guess it was chocked full of black beans. Furthermore, there is absolutely no flour or unhealthy ingredients. Just organic black beans, free range eggs, flax meal, organic coconut oil, coconut palm sugar, organic cocoa, and a few other ingredients to finish the cake and frosting. It was truly amazing and I am going to make another in order to get a picture for you. If you are interested in having this cake at your next event, give me a call (414-573-6869) or email me (truelife_thebakehouse4life.com) and I can give you a quote. It truly is a decadent dessert.

Blessings from your sister in Christ,
Erica

It’s all about chocolate for Ben!

So, I’m on the hunt for a supremely delicious chocolate cake. I told my son if he went to bed incredibly good I would make him this cake… he did so I will. The rules are that it must first of all be extremely nutritious and secondly it must taste phenomenal!! I made some parsnip mookies (muffin-cookies) yesterday and they were a big hit… we’ll see what the mystery cake brings!

Raw Carrot Cake

I am so excited to make this!! It should be today or tomorrow. This is raw, no baking required and wonderfully healthy. I will post pictures of it when done as well as comments from the taste testers and nutritional benefits. Again, although I am posting examples of new baking delights that are phenomenally healthy, I still have the basics available (red velvet, vanilla, chocolate cakes and the likes) and would be happy to supply you with your baking needs. Remember, I use only nutritionally friendly ingredients (organic sugar, coconut nectar, organic flour, etc…).

Blessings, Erica

Are you hungry?

Last night, or maybe it was the night before, I made a delicious muffin that contained bananas, peanut butter, and apricot jam (could substitute any other) and then I made a delightful maple muffin. Everyone loved them and they turned out looking really great (sorry, they went so fast I couldn’t take any pictures). Furthermore, they were packed with nutrition (wheat cake flour, oat bran, wheat germ, and other yummy stuff!). If you are interested in ordering any of these wonderful treats, get a hold of me by email (truelife_thebakehouse@live.com) or by phone (414-573-6869) to hear a price quote for a dozen muffins. Plus, if you have any special requests for parties or get togethers I can help you out there as well. Outside of the cost of the ingredients, all you have to do is give whatever the Lord lays on your heart to give (no set amount required)! I love to bake for others and I pray that I am able to bless you by providing a way for you to enjoy fabulously healthy treats, breads, and others delights without worry about breaking the bank in the process (so to say:)) Every recipe is nutritional and beneficial for your body. Look back next time for more nutritional information on my recipes!

Blessings, Erica

Okay, let’s get busy!!!

I am ready to make some really fantastic eats for you. From desserts to homemade bread, I have it. If you are in need or would like to place an order just give me a call at 262-261-0243 and I will give you the rundown on how to place an order and what I am able to do for you.

Erica

Good food is fun!!

I have been having so much fun experimenting with different recipes that are so good for your body. Soon you will see the pictures and be able to order them for yourself. Did anyone try the yogurt recipe?

Yogurt Cheese Anyone?

In my endeavor to create wonderful dessert creations that are ever so good for you I thought I would give you a fun recipe to try out. I found it on the Stonyfield website and it is so good. Try it out and then tell us what you did with your creation.

http://www.stonyfield.com/recipes/cooking-yogurt/how-make-yogurt-cheese

How to Make Yogurt Cheese
Yogurt cheese is not really cheese at all, but yogurt thickened to a soft, cream cheese–like consistency. It’s a delicious, unique product—full of protein, calcium, and vitamins—that’s often used as a lower-calorie alternative to cream cheese or sour cream. Yogurt cheese picks up the flavors of the ingredients it’s mixed with and makes a wonderful dip, spread, or pie and parfait filling.

To make yogurt cheese, simply line a colander or sieve with approximately eight layers of cheesecloth. Set the colander over a bowl, and scoop the yogurt into the cheesecloth. Make sure the whey dripping off is relatively thin and clear. If it’s thick and white, you are losing too much “curd” and do not have sufficient layers of cheesecloth.

Allow one cup of yogurt for every one-third cup of yogurt cheese called for in a recipe; half to two thirds of the yogurt will be lost in the “cheesemaking” process, depending on how long you drain the yogurt.

Let the yogurt drain anywhere from 1 to 12 hours, depending on the desired thickness of the cheese; the longer it drains, the thicker the resulting “cheese” will be. Refrigerate the yogurt while it’s draining, and store the finished product in the refrigerator, where it will keep for about a week. To reuse the cheesecloth, simply rinse it out and hang it up to dry.

Though most of my recipes using yogurt cheese call for plain yogurt, you may use any flavored yogurt, as long as it contains no fruit. Don’t discard the whey! It contains valuable nutrients, and you can use it as a substitute for milk or water in many bread, muffin, or cake recipes.

When making a dip or spread with yogurt cheese, fold other ingredients in gently. Avoid vigorous beating and mixing, and never put yogurt cheese in a food processor.

The culinary possibilities of yogurt cheese are as delightful as they are endless. Here are some of my favorite dishes using yogurt cheese:

What going on? (cont.)

My goal has become to provide you with bakery and other selections of food varieties that are not only healthy, but food that tastes amazing as well. I know many people cringe when they here “healthy desserts,” but I am determined to provide a selection of available foods that are truly amazing. Furthermore, with each selection I will provide the beneficial ingredients and what they accomplish within the body our gracious Lord has provided you with. Currently, I am working on perfecting my “Power Fruit Cobbler Muffins.” I am so excited. I will let you know when these are available for purchase.