
Life feels like it’s spinning at 6453 klicks per hour these days.
Some things are happening in our lives that I can’t tell you about just yet, but will soon. Don’t you hate when people say that? I do. I hate myself for saying that.
No one likes a tease, including me. But here I am being a tease. ;)
I can tell you it’s home and career related for us (not baby related), but that’s about all I can divulge at this time. Unless of course you get me drunk and spill the beans like I did to every breathing soul that I chatted with at the wedding. I’m a good secret keeper like that. Give me a 5.5% beer and I’ll tell you my life story.
The summer is speeding by though! Suddenly, it’s August 9th, I’m craving pumpkin like it’s Thanksgiving, and I’m in serious trouble if I don’t buy Eric a kick-butt birthday gift by the 11th. We’re also hosting some Irish family this week and capping the weekend off with another big family BBQ. The weeks are flying by!
Eric said, “Ange, don’t worry! You don’t have to get me anything for my birthday.”
Oh, what a relief. I thought I had to for a minute!
Wait. This is a trick.
I thought only women played the “you don’t need to get me anything” card. Sometimes Eric even plays the “you don’t need to get me a card” card. Clearly, he wants to test me. Or he hates my cards.
Or maybe he wants one of those sentimental homemade gifts this year.
Oh noes.

Does a homemade meal count?
I will scour Pinterest hoping inspiration strikes. If all else fails I’ll just make one of everything on my Food board and send him into a food coma until he forgets all about birthday gifts.
Yes, food coma it is.
Double Chocolate Torte, you’re next on the list.

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Cheezy Summer Pasta
This is a great recipe when you need to clean out your fridge! I just chopped up whatever veggies I had lurking deep in the crisper, mixed it with my go-to cheeze sauce, and threw in my fav cooked pasta. Add some chickpeas or beans if you are looking to amp up the protein. I love using Kamut or brown rice pasta because it’s high in protein. I can see this recipe working with many different ingredients, so have some fun and play around with it…you really can’t screw it up. Well, there was that one time when I…oh, never mind.
Cheeze Sauce:
Sautéed Vegetables:
- Roughly 4 cups chopped vegetables (I used 1 zucchini, 1.5 bell peppers, 2 cups grape tomatoes, 2-3 cups kale leaves)
- 2 tsp olive oil, for sautéing
- Herbamare or kosher salt + black pepper, to season
- 1-2 tbsp Earth Balance to stir in (optional)
Pasta
- Roughly 3 cups uncooked pasta (I used Kamut Rotini)
Directions:
1. In a food processor, add all cheeze sauce ingredients and process until smooth.
2. In a large skillet, add chopped onion and cook over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Next, add the rest of the chopped vegetables and cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat.
3. Meanwhile, cook your desired pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
4. Add cheeze sauce to cooked veggies in the skillet and stir well. Finally, add drained pasta and stir again until combined. Stir in a tablespoon of Earth Balance if desired (I love doing this!). Heat and serve immediately. Makes about 6-7 cups. Pasta tastes best served immediately warm. If reheating, add a splash of non-dairy milk as the sauce tends to dry out in the fridge.
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I recently made this cheeze sauce for my family last week and everyone devoured it! They spread it on sandwiches and loved it as Mac n Cheeze. The kids and adults both gobbled it up!

Unlike birthday gifts for your significant other or alcohol and secrets, you can’t go wrong with this dish.

For dessert, I made something that looked much more naughty than it really was, made primarily from GROUND FLAX and a few other all-natural ingredients.

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Flax Glowballs
Inspired by 5 minute Almond Butter Chews and PInterest.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup flax seeds, ground (or just use pre-ground)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats, ground into flour
- 1/4 cup Sucanat (or other dry sweetener like white sugar), or more to taste
- 1 cup mashed banana (~2 lg.bananas)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I used almonds)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, for rolling
Directions:
1. In a blender or spice grinder, grind the flax seeds and rolled oats into a flour like consistency. Alternatively you can use 1 cup ground flax if you do not have whole flax seeds. Add the ground flax & oat mixture along with the cocoa powder and Sucanat (or dry sweetener) to a large bowl. Adjust sweetener to taste.
2. In a smaller bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Scoop the banana onto the flax/oat flour and combine well with a fork or spoon. This process will take several minutes to combine thoroughly.
3. With slightly wet hands, shape balls and roll in shredded coconut. Place balls on a parchment lined plate and freeze for 30-60 mins. If freezing for longer, allow to sit on the counter for 5 minutes or so to de-thaw slightly. Makes 10-12 large balls.
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I prefer to roll them in sweetened coconut because the flax balls aren’t very sweet and it gives them a nice pop of sweetness on the tongue, however unsweetened coconut works too. Freeze them for 30-60 minutes to set and enjoy!

The chopped almonds give them a little crunch too and the cup of flax lends an earthy, nutty flavour with a hint of sweetness. You know what else I love about them? They pack in a ton of healthy Omega oils that aid in glowing skin, hair, and nails. Hence the name, Glowballs. :)

Glo Bar Giveaway
This week, I’m busy baking, packing, and shipping Glo Bar orders and I thought a giveaway would be fun! I’m giving away a box of Glo Bars to a lucky reader this week because you guys just make me happy each and every day.
To Enter: simply ‘Like’ Oh She Glows on Facebook. (If you already liked my page, you are already entered!)
[I’m OK with bribes for food if you are.] :D
I will be choosing one random winner out of my Facebook fans on Wednesday. Goodluck!
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What if I already like you on Facebook?!
You are already entered then!
Yum! I have not tried kamut noodles before, I don’t know if I have ever seen them even. You have me curious now!
Yayyyy Glo Bar giveaway!!!!!!!!!!! If we already ‘like’ you on FB, are we already entered? =D
That pasta dish looks absolutely fabulous! Especially the kale – I can never get enough kale. Never thought to put it in pasta dishes, but I will from now on!
I like you on FB!
I already “liked” you on Facebook, so bring on the Glo!
I like you on FB! :) Those Glowballs look delicious…I just might have to try them…
What a great way to use up veggies!
I’m not on Facebook but I like you ;)
:)
Both of those recipes look so delicious and easy! You are a genius! Those glowballs are going to be a nice alternative to cakeballs, I get myself into trouble with those bad boys :)
I almost never crave pasta or find it appealing but this looks delicious!
Of course I already like you on FB :D
You are now ‘Liked’! Maybe we should go out for a drink… or two… or three this weekend? I promise I’m like a locked vault with secrets. :P And I hear ya on the pumpkin thing – I’m so glad I’m not the only one! I feel like I’ll jinx summer if I eat it though. I’m sure Eric would be very very happy with these recipes on his birthday. PS. Tell him some of the best people are born in August. ;)
I liked Oh She Glows on Facebook the day you got it :D
I for sure liked you on facebook haha. Man two recipe in one day! loves it and thanks. These glowballs will definetly be made :)
“Liked”!
Too bad I’m a terrible cook, or else you would have food bribes coming out the wazoo! I liked your FB page, and am crossing fingers and toes!
I already “liked” OSG on FB
The Glowballs remind me of something I used to have when I was little, I’ll be making these for a trip down memory lane :-)
I have a life changing secret too! (And I’m not pregnant, since that’s everyone’s first guess). I should be able to share this week or next.
^^ Couldn’t keep that in!!
I think yours is that you’re writing a book!
nope! [Well I have plans to write a cookbook this year, but that’s not it!]
Darn! Baby!? Haha.
I. DIE.
a) just “liked” ya on the FBs.
b) those glo bars just gave me vertigo they look so good.
c) that cheesy pasta? I just fainted.
I ‘like” you on facebook!
I can’t wait to try that pasta recipe :)
I liked you on facebook!! Yay! Love your blog. I’m a new vegan, so I’ve really enjoyed everything you post :)
Wellll obis you can’t be preggers cause you were drinking! I liked ya on fbook :)
I know, but ppl still ask! lol
I like ya on FB! That pasta recipe looks fab! I love kale in pasta dishes! So delicious!!!
Can’t wait to hear the big news! Book book book??
I officially “like” you on Facebook – and in real life too :) Does that get me double entry?! Haha.
I’m with you on this summer speeding by but I kind of don’t mind because I’m SO excited for Fall baking – apples, pears, pumpkin, oats! I absolutely cannot wait.
And also? You are a tease – and now I’m dying to know what it is!! I’m sure it’s wonderful though so I’m preemptively happy for you (and will be in real time when the secret is out as well!) :)
I like you on Facebook!! And that pasta salad looks perfect for the summer. Great way to use up veggies!
Such a tease! Can’t wait to hear your big news. :-) Off to like you on fb and score some Glo Bars!
I liked you on FB! I love summer-y pastas with kale. so good!
Those glowballs really do look naughty, but sound quite healthy! I can’t wait to try them! I bet the addition of peanut butter in those balls would also be delish!
Question for you: Where do you find these different kinds of pasta (kamut, brown rice, etc.)?
I buy it at Superstore :) Natural food section
I’m glad to hear someone else already has pumpkin on their mind! I am counting down the days til I can crack open my pumpkin chai tea from david’s tea. I put it away in hiding once the Christmas season hit. Can’t wait!
Did you say Pumpkin Chai tea??? Going to scour Davids tea online now!!!
Yes that’s right! I am pretty sure it was part of their fall seasonal line last year, so they may not have it in stock year round… but I am positive they’ll bring it back this fall since it was so popular last year. It is delicious!! I just opened my can and took a smell… mmmm! Have you tried any of their other teas? I have about a dozen of them, all amazing in their own way :)
yes I LOVE their teas!!!
I liked you on FB!! :)
damn, I am not from the U.S. Those bars look great – I would definitly have ordered some!
Ow owwww!!! Love giveaways! Also I want that cheeze pasta, in mah belly, right MEOW.
Nice, this looks like dinner tonight! I definitely liked you on facebook =)
Can’t wait to hear the news !!
That pasta looks amazing! So glad you’re on FB now :) I “liked” your page!
You’re SUCH a tease!
….and now I’ll be stalking your blog hourly until I see the scoop! :)
Well gosh, of COURSE I liked you on Facebook right when I found out :D
Love your recipes, your spirit and your blog :)
The cheese sauce looks fantastic. I am totally going to make this!
Total tease Angela but you sound excited so therefore i am excited for you!
Off to like you on facebook now but first i’m going to drool over that salad a little more first :)
Hi Angela!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! I have been looking for a cheeze sauce that my whole family would like for a while now. When I saw the recipe and the ingredients, I literally put everything on hold in order to make the sauce immediately! It is delicious!!!!!! I am so excited to add this versatile sauce to my repetoire. I love your recipes. Thanks again for sharing!
So glad you like the cheeze sauce! It’s addicting, right?
It sure is!!! And, it can be used in so many ways!
:( i would love to try your bars, but I do not partack in facebook. Good luck to all others though
Sorry about that marci! I’ll be sure to have an all inclusive giveaway for the next one!
I do not think I have seen how quickly someone’s “likes have increased on Facebook! You’re the bomb!
I already like you on Facebook and love the inspirational quotes you’ve been posting there!
You are being “one of those people” by teasing us like this! But, I completely understand ;) I’m like that too with a drink. I still know I shouldn’t say anything but, I inevitably do. My husband just looks at me like I’m a 5 year old and shakes his head. hehe
haha yes, so true
I liked you on Facebook!
Love your blog!
Gah I can’t wait to hear the news! I’m loving that idea for the pasta – looks so vibrant, as usual!
I already like you on Facebook!
I made the Chilled Double Chocolate Torte last weekend for a belated birthday cake for my husband and me. He loved it! It was pretty rich for me but it was delicious! Can’t wait to try the pasta recipe above and the Flax Globalls. I now keep extra bananas in the freezer for banana soft serve :)
I bribe my brothers with food ALL the time. And I hateee secrets :) Bloggers tend to do this quite often!
That was an easy entry! Became a fan on the first day :)
Aww I’m not on Facebook but those Glo Balls totally look AWESOME! I want to reach into the screen and grab some! =)
Oooh I love surprises! I hope the surprise is something about a cookbook!!
Can’t wait to hear the news. I liked you :-)
can’t wait to hear! liked you too!
I want this pasta in my life. Looks so fresh, flavorful, and just downright good.
I hate coming up with gifts for men. They are seriously way too hard to shop for. Especially my husband. He is so nitpicky about specifics. Then, he will research products on end. I always wonder if I get the “right one”. And don’t even get me started on how he will search pricing for the item to see if there is a better deal on it…LOL
I liked your fb page as soon as you said you created it. Another dose of OSG is a-okay in my book!
That pasta looks amazing! Can’t wait to try it!
Yay, Glo Bar giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
I liked you on Facebook!
I am already craving pumpkin, and the pumpkin cheesecake I made the other day awakened my inner pumpkin monster even more ;)
Your salad looks delicious! Perfect way to use up kale from my garden!
You had me laughing out loud with your thoughts around Eric’s birthday. Kevin does the same to me. One year I actually thought he was serious and didn’t get him anything. Oh boy did I learn my lesson.
Those globalls look delicious! I make something similar for breakfast with peaches and banana and it’s delicious! I usually form them into cakes and have them with raw vegan yogurt. It’s to die for!
I liked you! :)
I just have to say, I just found your blog through Kath Younger’s blog KERF last night and was honestly brought to tears reading about your story and struggles with eating disorders. You could have been writing my life story! So thank you for being so honest and inspiring (and I swear I’m not just saying that to suck up so I’ll win :)).
Christina
Thank you Christina!
Those Glowballs look SO GOOD!!!
I liked your Facebook page! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win your bars!
Sounds like me. We’re moving down to SW Ontario and I’ve been spilling the beans all over the place, despite the fact that we don’t know if it will happen in 2 weeks or 6 months! If your selling your place… let me know! :)
Already “liked” you the second I found out you had a facebook. LOVE the blog and can’t wait to try this :)
I like you on facebook!!! :) love your blog!
Cute post. :) Love the looks of dinner + dessert. The balls are really unique recipe and they sound reallllly tasty. I know what you mean about life spinning out of control…yipes! Hang in there lovely!
This post just kept getting better and better! I already entered a few days ago, then!
So I am afraid if I make this cheese sauce I will be addicted, I guess I better try it out this week, eh? Afer all is is super healthy. That meal looks stunning. Wow!
An idea for Eric: Make him coupons like “Baked goodies of your choice for one year” or “20 min Back massage”. All I can say is my husband is such an easy, great guy (as is Eric too it seems) and these simple things make him super happy. :)
I already liked you on Facebook, hope I win :)
bisous,
mia
heylilahey.blogspot.com
Mmmmm….Cheeze sauce. Drooooooool. I’m currently addicted to those ultra fudgy brownies that you made from Sweet Freedom. I made a version omitting the oil completely…score! They’re amazing. Like cheeze sauce.
I liked you! I hope I win! I’d loved to try your glow bars!!
I liked u on facebook! :)
Yay I already liked oh she glows on fb! Must get some of that naughty cheezy sauce made at home.
Oh man. This salad would hit the spot right about now.
awesome giveaway!
I haven’t been on FB due to my rebellion, but I went on just to “Like” you!
Also, I am like you when it comes to secret-keeping, except instead of alcohol, just keep me up past 11 PM. ;)
Thanks for the giveaway! I can’t wait to hear about your exciting news.
I already like you on Facebook & I’m super excited about this giveaway! I’ve never had a Glo Bar but I’m constantly reading about them on your page. I might have to buy some if I don’t win!
I have a guess what your secret is. I can’t wait to find out if I’m right! :-)
;)
I’m really curious about this secret! And don’t worry – you’re not the only one who spills secrets when she’s had a little bit to drink :)
Liked you on FB!
oooooo! ‘Like’!
That pasta looks amazing! I am totally making that for my husband, because he has cut WAY back on his meat eating, but can’t seem to kick the cheese habit.
I’m so curious to find out what the news is! I may be way off base, but have you decided to open a store for your Glo Bakery in a new city?! :D
Nope but good guess!
I am totally going to bookmark this recipe. lately, I have been obsessed with the idea of pasta with ‘cream’ sauces. Tonight I am going to make your avocado cream sauce! I cannot wait. Your recipes always turn out to be the bomb (and they get my boyfriend eating a bit healthier too!) It was a recipe I have had bookmarked forever. I have a bunch of ripe avocados at home and a big ol’ bag of brown rice pasta waiting for me!
My hubby actually hates cards. Gifts? He could probably go for a few of those, but he hates wasting paper and feeling like he has to read sentimental prose. Haha. Typical male.
hehe yea Eric and I often make each other cards
angela you are so awesome!!! :]
just liked you on facebook! have a great week angela. :)
I have two secrets I can’t share either for three more weeks! Wanna trade?
when do the almonds get added into the glow balls? with the bananas?
I like you on Facebook!
Yay! I liked you on Facebook the day you revealed the page! lol. :) The pasta dish looks so yummy!
I hope you find Eric something good! Although i’m sure a food coma will be thoroughly enjoyed too! ;)
I’m so making the Glo balls tonight. YUM!
Yum, making those tonight!
Oh my gosh – you are a tease!!! I can’t wait to hear your news. I love the looks of that pasta -we always have an overabundance of veggies this time of year and I just can’t stand to see anything go to waste!
Can’t wait to hear the news! I totally thought at first it was a baby. I hope your publishing a recipebook :D
Liked you on FB.
We love flax…and cheese…and this post! Kudos all around!
The pasta looks so tasty! Great photos! So vibrant. Can’t wait to whip up some of my own. Thanks for sharing!!!
Oh why do people do that? Anyway.. I hope it’s a terrific-fantastic-awesome news! :) Love the look of your pasta dish!
I like you on Facebook!
I already liked u on fbook! :)
When do you add in the almonds from the recipe? During the grinding of the oats and flax?
Mmmm, Glo Balls as a great substitute for Tim Horton’s donut holes!
looks awesome! i’ve started making some of your recipes-and they are fantastic so far ;) love your website!
That all looks so tasty!
And I’ve been on a rice milk kick lately….is veganism contagious? :P
You have inspired me to make that fresh looking pasta salad…..still making your vegan snickerdoodles all.the.time! They are the bomb! Great wedding pics! I had your facebook in my favourites but have not liked before now, so glad to see its a busy page now!
Both recipes look great and look like dinner and dessert tonight!!! I’m seriously printing out both recipes now and going to Trader Joe’s and the market next!! Thanks Angela!! I hope I get picked for the Glo bar giveaway!!!
Liked it! love me some glo bars!
I was wondering if you have any idea where to order nutritional yeast online? I live in a remote town in Northern Alberta and a lot of your ingredients aren’t available up here, so I am trying to find them online. The problem is a lot of them are really expensive to ship to Canada!
Im not sure about online but I know Superstore carries it by bobs red mill. Also bulk barn I think has it. Goodluck!
All of this food looks so good!
Obviously I already “like” you on facebook my lovie :) These recipes look amazing! Can’t wait to try them out!! xoxo
Those flax balls look delicious! and I liked you on facebook :)
I was already a facebook fan but decided to go and stalk your beautiful pictures anyway.
And by that, I mean there may or may not be drool on my computer…
Everything looks great! :D
You’re one funny girl! This was a real funny one to read today. I’m glad I’m in this blog life of yours! Sometimes you are terribly funny!! In case no ever told ya…
Yum yum yum! Looks delicious and definitely going to try. I usually end up with lots of veggies that need to be used! xo
Those glo balls look yummy.
…and you are *so* right to not believe the “oh you don’t need to get me anything” line :) I took my hubs at it the first time he tried it…but like when I say it – it’s so secretly not true!
I liked you ages ago. On Facebook..and otherwise :)
The Flax Glowballs looks spectacular! I make things like that with whatever nuts/seeds/oats/etc I have on hand. I usually use dates not bananas though b/c in raw/nobake balls, I find that bananas render my entire dough a sloppy mess…lol! And then I have to bake it. Which isn’t bad. But I always stick w/ dates or dried fruit not nanners.
I need to try your recipe, and actually use your ratios and not improvise :)
Those glowballs look devine.
I already like Oh She Glows on Facebook :) That salad looks delicious! What a great way to use up summer produce!
This post made me smile! What a fun tone you had today! The cheeze sauce has been sounding wonderful and I will be implementing it sooner than later as these rainy days make me craze some mac and cheese :D
Change is always fun ;)
Looking forward to your news, maybe a new job or a transfer??? Your previous wedding post was absolutely beautiful!
First of all, I have tried MANY recipes on your blog and they ALL turn out! I can not say that about any other blog. So DELICIOUS! Also, I just simply enjoy reading your every day musings. You are very talented… be encouraged and keep writing! I also wanted to tell you that I went to an amazing vegan/gluten-free/raw restaurant in Vancouver over the weekend and if you are ever in the area you MUST go. It is called ORGANIC LIVES, here is the link http://organiclives.org/. I read previous posts about vegan restaurants in Toronto and thought there must be one in Van and I wound up at Organic Lives. So good!
Thank you! I hope to visit some day!!
Those glow balls sound delicious! I’ve been wanting to make some raw snack balls (have a couple of my own recipes in mind), and now I’m adding these to the list! Love the large amount of flax. I’m always concerned about not getting enough omega 3’s.
Yum – I always love meatless recipes. I do a “vegetarian” month every year, so I’m always looking for new things to try! We eat vegetarian/vegan at least once a week anyways. And this looks like a yummy addition!
I liked you!! :)
I liked you on Facebook! Both of your recipes look so delicious- I wish I would have seen those Glo Balls before I made homemade Larabars yesterday though!
Tonight I made your Cheezy Summer Pasta for dinner. It was fabulous tasting and a very big hit at our house! I read your blog daily and really, really enjoy your recipes. They are all spectacular.
Christi
So happy you liked it!
I liked :)
The pasta and veggie mix looks divine. You could totally give me that as a birthday gift and I would be happy. Thanks for the chance to win some Glo Bars! (I had already liked you on fb before this contest)
Woot woot, a giveaway!!! I liked your facebook page :-)
So excited to hear your news :-)
Waaah,the pasta looks DIVINE!
I love your recipes,I’ve got so many of them on my “To Try”-list… :D
& I liked your FB page,too,of course! ;)
Can’t wait to make the pasta and Glowballs! They look so delish!!!
just ‘liked’ you on FB! :) somehow thought i already had, but i guess not!
I made the cheezy pasta last night, and it was delicious! Even my husband liked the cheeze sauce, and he doesn’t usually like nutritional yeast.
oooo could the secret be about babies?! sorry, I have baby fever ;) Either way I’m excited to hear about your news! And I liked you on FB!
oops! just saw where you wrote that it’s not baby related! jumped the gun there, sorry! :)
I have a question about the Glo Bar packaging. I am starting to package my own food and would love to know how you package your Glo Bars. Do you use bags and a sealer? Or Celo sheet? I’d really appreciate any information.
Thanks
I use polypro. pouches and a hot sealer for the bars :)
I made this tonight and it was amazing!!! It was a great (and
delicious) way to use my farmer’s market goodies! Thank you for a wonderful recipe :)
Liked Glo Bar on facebook!
I made this for dinner tonight – SO easy and even more delicious! Thanks!
I made this pasta last night, but roasted the veggies rather than sauteing. It was a huuuuuuuuuuuge hit!
i made these flax glow balls last night! they are such a great treat!! :) love em!
Hey Angela! Made your “cheeze sauce” last night for the first time, and my hubby and I both loved it! Thanks for the great recipes, as always.
I was wondering though…. what kind of nutritional yeast do you use? Is it a “white” color, or yellow, in order to give your cheeze sauce the yellowy-color? My sauce was definitely BROWN, but tasted great. I was just curious as to how yours looks so cheesey!
Thanks!
I just made your Banana Date Cinnamon Smoothie. It’s AWESOME! Thanks! A quality blender is indispensable to a healthy foodie!
i’ve always wanted to try your glo bars! i already like you on facebook!
haha, 5.5% beer! i get super chatty after just a few drinks too! and pinterest has become an addiction for me, it is SO AWESOME!
I love this pasta dish, but the link for the Cheez sauce is no longer available and I can’t finish the recipe! Any tips on where I can find it? I didn’t notice it in either of the books.
Thanks!