Hi!
Well it was definitely another long day in the kitchen over here. We had some power outages due to the storms, so that made it especially tough to bake! However, I persevered and finally everything came together.
Vegan Lavender Walnut Blondies:
Vegan Double Chocolate Cupcakes with Anise Scented Icing:
Vegan Carrot Cake Cupcakes with Coconut Icing:
Woot woot! Now I just really hope people buy all this stuff or I’m going to have a TON of delicious baked goods in my kitchen!!!! Dangerous!
The Vegan Lavender Walnut Blondies were the hit of the day. Remember when I was still in culinary school and made a chocolate lavender cake for my practical?
Seems like an eternity ago but the cake was aaaamazing and that’s how I got the idea to make lavender blondies today!
They came out way to good for me to keep the recipe to myself. I started with VeggieGirl’s basic blondies and adapted the recipe by changing the white sugar to brown (for a more caramel flavor) and adding dried lavender buds and chopped walnuts. Very holy yum indeed!
Vegan Lavender Walnut Blondies
Modified from VeggieGirl’s famous blondies!
2 6-ounce coconut milk yogurts, plain or vanilla flavor (I used one of both)
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup coarsly chopped walnuts
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp molasses
2 tbsp dried lavender buds
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup coconut or canola oil
pinch of sea salt
1/4 cup almond milk, soy milk or cow’s milk
Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl mix together the yogurts, sugar, molasses and oil. Stir well to get rid of any clumps. Sift in the flour, baking soda and sea salt. Stir to combine wet and dry ingredients and then fold in the lavender buds and chopped walnuts.
Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until golden. Makes about 18 blondies.
The double chocolate cupcakes also came out really, really well. Perhaps I shall post my recipe for those tomorrow night? 😉 They literally were the moistest cupcakes I’ve ever made!
To keep myself from eating the entire kitchen, I snacked on an Odwalla bar while I baked—
And later had a cranberry soda for a pick-me-up 🙂
And then Ryan and I went out to Paci’s around 8:30. OMG, the pizza was so good! No one could believe it when we EACH ordered our own large pizzas!
Can you guess whose was whose?! 😉
Yep, Ryan got sausage and pepperoni and I got a margherita pizza!! We each ordered our own (large was the only size available) because a) we can’t agree on pizza toppings and b) I wanted a ton of leftover slices to take to my parent’s house for lunch tomorrow!
The margherita pizza was AWESOME. Get this, I ate THREE of those super large slices and I don’t even feel full right now! What is wrong with me?! The crust was just so thin and the cheese was very light. Mmmmm
When I reached for a third slice Ryan goes “who are you??!” But it really was light and not greasy in the slightest bit. And I was hungry….so sue me!!
I also had my first Blue Moon since they only had beer, no wine.
I actually liked it–huge surprise! I’m definitely NOT a beer girl but this was actually refreshing!
No gelato for dessert—-we just rolled our pizza bellies on home.
Elastic waist pants, here I come! Alarm going off at 6:30 for the garage/bake sale tomorrow! If you are in the area, stop by and see me 🙂 I’ll be out there all day long helping my parents and selling my ware.
G’nite!
Jessica
June 26, 2009 at 10:31 pmThat looks so yummy. Good for you! I can eat half a pizza and feel pretty good … And I always get a tomato pizza. I haven’t had pizza in a while, but I think that’s our next plan for our cheat meal in 2 weeks haha 🙂
-Muffy
Cyndi
June 26, 2009 at 10:41 pmCuts?
Still Life in South America
June 26, 2009 at 10:45 pmWow-wee girl! You’ve been a busy bee.
I wish I were in your area so I could stop by and snap up those beautiful lavender brownies and anise scented chocolate cupcakes. Too delicious!
I have a feeling you’ll be a popular spot. 😉 Good luck with everything. Love the signs.
Jocelyn
June 26, 2009 at 10:51 pmmmm that pizza looks to die for~! go ahead girllll indulgeeee
Good luck! If i were there I would sooo buy some goodies..
It looks like your arm is kinda scratched up? kitty?
jenna
June 26, 2009 at 10:54 pmNo cuts. BURNS. Culinary school and working in a 500 degree oven will do that to a girl.
Jocelyn
June 26, 2009 at 10:55 pmwow…that is CRAZZZZYYYY
Jessica
June 26, 2009 at 10:56 pmPS I was reading through older blogs and see that you use the same exact makeup i normally do. the 3 main bare essentials (literally lol) and lash blast. though i bought a new mascara and will post it when i try it out … 🙂 just thought that was cool haha.
-muffy
Maria
June 26, 2009 at 11:10 pmNot only do your baked goods sound amazing, but they’re absolutely beautiful! It definitely looks like they were made by someone who went to culinary school–so pro ;). I love the Namaste sign in your kitchen by the way, very niiiice. Mmmm I adore Kombucha. The pizza looks amazing–gotta love magherita!
MarathonVal
June 26, 2009 at 11:19 pmSheesh!!! I am super impressed with the lavendar blondies. I’ve used lavendar once before in a recipe but I never would have thought to make it VEGAN! I can’t wait to make those sometime!
Rebecca
June 26, 2009 at 11:26 pmI seriously need to make those Lavender Walnut Blondies like now!
They look amazing. I love lavender anything! Great idea!
VeggieGirl
June 26, 2009 at 11:26 pmBEAUTIFUL BLONDIES LOVE!! 🙂
Katherine
June 26, 2009 at 11:29 pmGood luck with the sale tomorrow!!!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope
June 26, 2009 at 11:31 pmSounds like a fun, busy day in the kitchen! Have fun at the sale tomorrow… I’m sure all the goods will be a big hit! 🙂
btw, I LOVE those Synergy drinks. SOOO healthy and amazing flavor!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health
June 26, 2009 at 11:31 pmLook at all your fantastic baked goods!! I appreciate all of the hard work that went into it. I love your KitchenAid mixer!! I have one in black- its my baby 🙂
mmmm pizza–looks very tasty!
Have a wonderful eve!
Becca
June 26, 2009 at 11:33 pmHope the sales go well tomorrow! If I was anywhere near you (alas, Washington state is NOT) I would totally stop by and pick up a lavender blondie. Yum!
Sarah
June 26, 2009 at 11:35 pmI’m going to have to try to make some blondies, I can’t say I’ve ever had one. I’m intrigued.
I’ve never used lavender in a recipe before, though I have some growing in a pot on my kitchen windowsill. What is the flavor like? Could I use fresh or would I need to track down some dried?
Kayla
June 26, 2009 at 11:42 pmThose blondies look great! And I really like that Namaste sign too, I need to find one!
Jenn Eats Nutritiously Now
June 26, 2009 at 11:46 pmGood luck with the garage sale and selling all your baked goods. I hope you’ll have fun!
Stephanie
June 27, 2009 at 12:02 amThose double chocolate cupcakes look amazing! Please share the recipe : ) What a great idea to sell baked goods at a garage sale, I might have to borrow that idea! Hope it goes well tomorrow!
Danielle
June 27, 2009 at 12:03 amThose blondies look fantastic! I want one!
Iris
June 27, 2009 at 12:08 amYou should definitely post the recipe for the chocolate cupcakes! They looked great! I wish I was nearby so I could stop at your bake sale!
Megan (Runner's Kitchen)
June 27, 2009 at 12:12 amMy friend Leah and I once ate an entire pizza by ourselves 🙂 Pizza is the best. Good luck with the bake sale tomorrow!! If all goes well, perhaps in the future you could take your goods to a local farmer’s market to sell?
Still Life in South America
June 27, 2009 at 12:15 amI’ve made lavender shortbread before, and it was so demure and savory. It’s perfect for tea time. The lavender really shines through the butter cookie.
Lavender chocolate bars are also delish.
Tay
June 27, 2009 at 12:15 amOOOOOOOh holy pizza Gods. That stuff looks awesome (especially the crust – I’m a huge crust girl!). Good luck with your bake sale! How I wish I was close by so I could experience some Eat Live Run goodies!
Meghann
June 27, 2009 at 1:00 amSave Derek and I one of each please! 🙂 See you tomorrow! I will text you when we plan to stop by.
Angharad
June 27, 2009 at 1:02 amBlue Moon is so delicious! It’s one of my new faves too and I am totally new to drinking beer! Those cupcakes look frickin amazing! Good luck for tomorrow!
Tasha
June 27, 2009 at 1:07 amCUTE apron! 🙂
Danielle C.
June 27, 2009 at 1:15 amYum, yum that pizza looks amazing, and I definitely enjoy a Blue Moon every once in awhile.
Good luck with the bake sale tomorrow!
Maya
June 27, 2009 at 2:49 amI can’t wait to try those blondies! The carrots on top of your cupcakes are really cute, hope your bake sale is a success!
Liza
June 27, 2009 at 4:40 amJenna, your baked goods look absolutely decadent! I would die to try just one of those Vegan Double Chocolate Cupcakes. Just look at all that icing! Good luck on the bake sale tomorrow, I’m sure everything will sell out in a second. 😀
The pizza looks really good, too! I’ve had that feeling before. I tried this New York Pizza once and I ate like 3 slices and couldn’t believe it. I just didn’t feel full, and the pizza itself didn’t feel heavy. 🙂
Amanda
June 27, 2009 at 5:09 amThanks for your reply! Do you know how long the macaroons last and can you freeze them, as i live in New Zealand so shipping will take 6-10 days. Thanks
Christie @ Find My Weigh
June 27, 2009 at 5:53 amAll of your baked good look fantastic!! Good luck at the sale!
RunToFinish
June 27, 2009 at 6:13 amwow the food looks amazing and if I lived there I’d totally be coming by!
Recipes for Creativity
June 27, 2009 at 7:11 amThanks for the recipe! I would never think to put lavender in any baked good…but that’s why you’re the awesome baker that you are! I hope the garage sale is fantastic!
Katrina (gluten free gidget)
June 27, 2009 at 7:14 amOh my gosh those blondies!!!!!!!!!!!! I am making those! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
kailey
June 27, 2009 at 7:34 ami love margahrita pizza 😀 its too good for words!!
& the blondies look so delicious!
Erica
June 27, 2009 at 7:34 amI’m sure the baked goods will go- everything looks SO delicious. I want one of those adorable carrot cake cupcakes
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini)
June 27, 2009 at 7:36 amSO cute! Look at you in the kitchen =)
Glad you had a fun night with Ryan…mmmmm pizza. YUM!
Best of luck with the back sale. I’m gonna try to stop by!! Those blondies look amazing!!!
Ada
June 27, 2009 at 7:40 amYour baked goods look so delicious and creative! I have had lavender ice cream before, which was absolutely heavenly:) Good luck raising money at the garage sale today!
courtney
June 27, 2009 at 7:43 amFor anyone who can answer.. I have been taking wheatgrass shots recently. I love them! However, I was wondering if it is truly as healthy as people say it is. apparently it is equal to the amount of nutrients in a whole bunch of vegetables and it has calcium, magnesium, alkaline properties? I have been searching for an article that can give me info, but every article I come across seems like its from a bogus website. does anyone know some true facts about this healthy stuff? I obviously still eat my veggies everyday, but I would just like to know!! thanks
Kate
June 27, 2009 at 7:47 amJust wanted to let you know that I stumbled upon your blog a few weeks ago and have been loving it ever since! Keep up the great work…I voted for you a few times (using different email addresses..I’m so sneaky) so I hope you get the job!!
Bev
June 27, 2009 at 7:49 amI wish I had my private plane so I could just fly there and buy one of each 🙂 You look so cute in that apron. Have a successful bake sale.
Lauren
June 27, 2009 at 7:50 amThe baked goods look fantastic, Jenna – I’m sure you won’t have any trouble getting rid of them ;).
The pizza looks delicious as well – nothin’ wrong with enjoying a few slices from time to time!
Blue moon is one of the favorite beers – it’s even better when served in a frosty cold glass with a fresh orange slice… very summery!
Lynn
June 27, 2009 at 7:59 amOH WOW thsoe blondies look sooo good!!!! 😀
I love your apron!! Looks like great pizza night too!
Amy
June 27, 2009 at 8:50 amRock on! I would totally be at that bake sale if I lived near you. I’m considering buying all the ingredients and attempting those blondies this afternoon. They sound so delicious! I hope the sale goes well!
leslie
June 27, 2009 at 9:10 amlooks like a delicious day in the kitchen. lavender in baked goods sounds like perfection!
~Jessica~
June 27, 2009 at 9:20 amWow, I am so in awe of your baking abilities! Everything looks so wonderful and I seriously think you could make a living selling those delectable vegan goodies! You are so talented and strong: I’m so sorry that I wasn’t around to give some support when tragedy struck earlier in the year, but I hadn’t ‘discovered’ your blog at that point and it’s only from reading back over earlier posts that I realised the full extent of what you’ve been through. You are truly an inspiration and a wonderful, beautiful person both inside and out.
All of the rest of your eats were so healthy for the day that I think you deserved 3 slices of pizza, particularly after all of that baking!
Enjoy your weekend
~Jessica~
Daria (Summer of the CSAs)
June 27, 2009 at 9:22 amThanks for posting the blondie recipe – those sound amazing. Good luck with the sale!
Heather
June 27, 2009 at 9:30 amYour baked goods look absolutely amazing. I’d drive down from Orlando just to buy some 🙂 Also, YAY for Blue Moon! My favorite beer – but next time you have to find it on tap & get it with the orange slice, which is the only way to drink it.
Cate
June 27, 2009 at 9:35 amHope your bake sale sells out! Everything looks amazing!
The pizzas look great – I think I’ll be making pizza tonight.
Kim
June 27, 2009 at 10:01 amYour baked goodies look amazing!! I am very interested in trying out those lavender blondies! YUM!!
Pizza looks great too!! 🙂 I am now making pizza for dinner tonight. 🙂
Aimee
June 27, 2009 at 10:06 amI had my first Blue Moon with dinner last night. I had a draft with an orange in it. I had two I enjoyed it so much! I never have beer unless it is a fruity belgium beer that doesn’t taste like beer, or a hard cider. I usually stick to white wines.
Good luck at the sale today!
Shannon (The Daily Balance)
June 27, 2009 at 10:17 ampizza looks AMAZING! wish I was in your area so I could come to the bake sale!!!
katie s
June 27, 2009 at 10:25 amGood luck… I wish I was in the area so I could come buy some of those delicious looking desserts!!! Where can I get dried lavender buds????
Sarah
June 27, 2009 at 10:25 amI love it when pizza is light and thin like that, it makes it so much more fun to eat without paying for it later 😉 Good luck with the garage/bake sale, I wish I was in the area but I’m nowhere near ya! Have a great saturday 🙂
ballerinaeats
June 27, 2009 at 10:41 amWhat does your tattoo mean/what is it of?
jenna
June 27, 2009 at 3:36 pmBallerinaeats,
I got that tattoo right after my little brother died this past April. Its a cross in the waves because he was a big surfer.
Cathy
June 27, 2009 at 10:45 amI SOOOOOOOOO wanted to come to your garage/bake sale. You have been so busy baking that I did not get a response for specifics to get there. Bummer! I even have a present in my car for you. Maybe another time………
Hope it all goes well.
Mrs. Myers @ Eat Move Write
June 27, 2009 at 10:59 amha ha ha elastic waist pants. You sound like me. Sodium in pizza gets me every time. Looks like you had a good time. Have a fun weekend!
Sally
June 27, 2009 at 11:30 amI love Blue Moon, on the bottle they suggest drinking it with a slice of orange and it really enhances the flavour. Definitely worth a try.
Your carrot cakes looked AMAZING! Good luck with your sale.
Matt
June 27, 2009 at 11:33 amThis post has inspired me to do some baking today!
Joy
June 27, 2009 at 11:43 amyour hair looks super cute in that last photo! and FIRST blue moon? how have you gotten through life without a blue moon?! 😉 all the baked goods look delicious
Nicole
June 27, 2009 at 12:05 pmMmmmm!!! All those goodies look so very tasty!
Oh She Glows
June 27, 2009 at 1:22 pmLOL @ ‘we just rolled our pizza bellies on home’….so funny.
Goodluck today!!!
Evan Thomas
June 27, 2009 at 2:21 pmMargharita is my favorite pizza, and I haven’t had it in far too long. Any chance on a recipe for the anise scented frosting?
Meggilizz
June 27, 2009 at 3:25 pmJENNA!!! Everything looks absolutely DIVINE!!! 🙂 And I love that ceramic piece for the lavender!! Good luck with your garage sale tomorrow! 🙂
ashley
June 27, 2009 at 3:27 pmAh, everything looks so good. If I lived closer I would be there to buy some of those baked goods. Hope the garage sale went well.
Jess
June 29, 2009 at 12:06 pmBlue Moon is great–one of my favorites and perfect with pizza.
Natalie
June 29, 2009 at 1:28 pmThose chocolate cupcakes look so good! Please post the receipe when you get a chance!
Jess
June 29, 2009 at 2:16 pmwow Jenna, those lavender blondies look amazing. I’m not much of a baker, but I think I will give those a whirl. Also, I adore your apron. I love aprons (my friends buy them from all over for me, plus I have some from my grandmother and greatgrandmothers) because I’m such a klutz! I even wear them when I’m eating sometimes! haha-embarrassing but true!
Caroline
June 29, 2009 at 4:06 pmYum! Blue Moon is even better in a glass with a slice of orange… 🙂
Crystal
September 6, 2011 at 12:24 pmMade the blondies today-they are excellent! Thanks!