heatherlyn :: independent, singer, song~artist, poet, raconteur inspiring hope...: December 2011

Even though my primary art and expression is song, as an artist, sometimes I need to refuel my creative wells by engaging in a variety of non-pressured, playful expressions. Inspiration sometimes leads me to watercolor, go for a nature walk or it might lead me to create in the kitchen...

In college, a floor mate of mine introduced us ladies to her mom's pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. I've had her recipe ever since and after several years of experimentation, enjoying, sharing and adapting, I'd like to share with all of you lovely people my own Playful Pumpkin Cookie Recipe!

These delightful treats are a favorite in our our home for this time of year, beginning about whenever autumn sets in and through to Christmas. Really, they're great any time of year. They are especially enjoyed by our band when our living room turns into the rehearsal studio.

This vegan recipe is wholesome, full of whole grains, heart-healthy Omega-3s and fun spices. I also make suggestions for the fair-trade conscious baker. If you're into all those things, hope you and yours thoroughly enjoy for your holiday celebrations!

Love,

Heatherlyn

Heatherlyn's Playful Pumpkin Cookies Recipe!

Dry Mix

· 1 ½ c. whole wheat pastry flour (Such as Bob's Red Mill)

· 1 ½ c. quick-cook oats

· 1 tsp. baking soda

· ½ tsp. sea salt

· 1 tsp cinnamon (vietnamese cassia cinnamon is my favorite - not a brand, just a type)

· Up to 1/2 tsp blend of your favorite spices such as 1/8 tsp to 1/4 tsp each of ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice.

Wet Mix

· 1 cup (organic) brown sugar (such as Fair-Trade Wholesome Sweeteners)

· 1 cup (organic) granulated sugar

· 1 ½ c. canned/mashed pumpkin

· ½ cup 100% apple butter (no sugar added)

· 1 Tbs. ground flax seed and 3 Tbs. water (let “jell” 3 minutes before adding to wet mixture)

· 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract (such as Fair-Trade Frontier Co-op)

PLUS 1 cup semi sweet fair-trade chocolate chips (such as SunSpire)

OR 1 cup of your favorite combination of Chocolate chips, Raisins, , chopped walnuts almonds, etc...I used 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 raisins once and it rocked.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Use non-stick cookie sheet. (I spray with a Canola Oil Spray.)

Combine the ground flax seed and water and set aside to jell.

Do the Dry mix.

Do the Wet mix separately.

Combine ‘em!

Add chocolate chips. Try a little dough. YUM!

Scoop onto sheet, whatever size feels good to you and bake about 20-25 minutes.

I’d check ‘em at 20. The flax seed browns bake goods faster, and you can let ‘em “bake” on the sheet a little more after you remove them from the oven too! The apple butter will make these extra moist and cakey. The flax seed makes them chewy.

Heatherlyn is excited to participate in Sample Night Live at 7pm on 12/7/2011 at the History Theatre in downtown Saint Paul.

Sample Night Live presents a dozen short samples of quality performing arts events plus a visual arts installation on the first Wednesday of each month. Audiences use the playbill to opt in to the groups they love. It’s a great way to learn what is happening in the arts scene and discover something new!

When I performed for S.N.L. this past fall, the audience voted for me and won me the honor of "Audience Favorite of the month"! Because of their love and support, I’ve been invited to participate in the December Audience Favorite show. If you're able to come and vote for me, I could win Audience Favorite for the year! That could be fun. =)

Everyone who shows up gets the opportunity to win a pair of tickets to the Guthrie, The Ordway, CDs, and many other prizes donated by the groups performing that evening. Plus, everyone leaves with a goody bag filled with freebies and discount coupons to shows and events all over town.

Act I is Rated-G, Act II is Unrated; and kids get in FREE. Use Discount Code MEMBERS and get $5 off admission online. Buy tickets, check out the line-up and see the complete list of prizes at www.SampleNightLive.com.

You're invited to the Facebook event.

We are grateful for the staff and volunteers that make SNL happen. Heatherlyn Music has been in relationship with them for a couple of years now and they have been so good to us. Everyone involved has a great spirit abouot them which seems to stem from a genuine appreciation for artists and enthusiams to see us thrive within the greater community. Cheers!

heatherlyn :: independent, singer, song~artist, poet, raconteur inspiring hope...

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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

An Original Recipe from Heatherlyn :: a happy holiday gift to you!

Christmas & Winter Songs from Heatherlyn

Monday, December 5, 2011

Heatherlyn at Sample Night LIVE's Decemeber Audience Favorite Show!!

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