Dad's Cookies

I found this recipe in an old cookbook of my mother's. It must be at least 40 years old! It's very similar to the iconic 'Dad's Cookies' found at the grocery store today, but much tastier!

Dad's oatmeal, coconut cookies

Dad's Cookies

An old simple recipe worth making! 

 Makes 16 cookies

1 cup butter
2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups oats
2 cups coconut

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

With an electric beater cream butter and brown sugar together.  Mix in eggs and vanilla. 

In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, oats and coconut.  

Mix into butter mixture.  Drop by a heaping teaspoon onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.

Press with a fork dipped in cold water. 

 Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Other cookies to try:

Spice cookies with raisins and walnuts

Cia Seed Oatmeal Coconut

Somewhat healthy cookies

How To Eat Kohlrabi

Green Kohlrabi

Do you buy and eat kohlrabi?  It’s a vegetable that looks intriguing but also intimidating.  It reminds me of a remote controlled green (or purple or white) space ship with green parachute leaves.  What do you with it?  Peel it? Cook it?  Or eat it raw?

I was told years ago in one of my classes that they were easy to grow and worth growing to eat, because they were, well, worth it.  

So when I found one sitting in my CSA box last season I was pleasantly surprised because I would be forced to try it.

I’m glad I did.  I peeled off the thick green layers, chunked it up and threw it into the evening stir fry.  I also threw some smaller pieces into a salad to eat raw.  It had a pleasant radish/turnip taste which melded  nicely with all the other veggies.

So, if you’re looking to add excitement to your nightly cooking routine, I challenge you to buy a veggie that you’ve never tried before but always wondered what it tastes like, such as Kohlrabi. Buy it, bring it home, figure out what to do with it and eat it.  You too, may be 

Cranberry Loaf

Here's a simple and colourful cranberry loaf to try. Buy a couple extra bags of cranberries when in season and freeze them so you can make this loaf throughout the year. Yah! A perfect treat to nibble on with your afternoon coffee.

Cranberry loaf

Peanut Butter Granola Bars with Chocolate Chips

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

A delicious treat that’s easy to make and good for the whole family.

1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup melted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon salt


Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  In a large bowl mix peanut butter, sugar, honey, melted butter and vanilla. Mix until smooth.  Stir in oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, sesame seeds, chocolate chips, and salt.  Mix well.  Pat into a 9 x 13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake 25 - 30 minutes until lightly brown.  Let cool before cutting into bars.  Freeze extra.