Author Archive | Kristen Desmond

Coconut-Date Truffles

I have been collecting recipes for dried fruit and nut truffles for some time now. I’d like to come up with a diverse trio for the perfect little dessert bar. With a nice glass of wine or port, they make the perfect small indulgence to end a meal. This recipe is pretty straight forward and relies on gluten-free and vegan ingredients. Dipped in bittersweet chocolate and topped with a sprinkling of sea salt, they are salty sweet deliciousness in one bite.

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They’re Back! Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

You asked for it; you got it.  PUMPKIN CHOCOLATE CHIP MUFFINS are back in season and available at Handlebar Coffee Roasters. Our gluten-free recipe includes pure pumpkin, rice flour, potato starch flour, tapioca flour, grape seed oil, cane sugar, brown sugar, chocolate chips, eggs, vanilla, spices, baking soda, and sea salt. Enjoy them while they last!

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As Promised: Golden Gazpacho

Thanks to everyone who came to visit us at the SOL Food Festival this weekend. We had a blast and hope you did too! As promised, here is the recipe for the Golden Gazpacho we sampled. If you like this, you should check out our recipe index where we have hundreds of recipes for you to enjoy. Our Cowboy Cookies and other baked goods are currently available at Handlebar Coffee Roasters on E. Cañon Perdido Street. Our gourmet ready-to-eat soups, salads, sandwiches, baked goods and more will be available at the Santa Barbara Public Market when it opens. We will keep you posted. It’s worth the wait. Trust us.

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SB Digs Us!

Thank you, SBDIGS.com, for the lovely write up!  June 2, 2013 Flagstone Pantry in Santa Barbara Flagstone Pantry was launched in Santa Barbara on a hunch that the opportunity to bake dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free goodies for a local coffee house could turn into much more. Their specialty baked goods can be found at Handlebar Coffee […]

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SOL FOOD FESTIVAL this SATURDAY!

Come see us at the SOL Food Festival this Saturday at Vera Cruz Park (across from the Farmer’s Market on Cota Street). We will join the Santa Barbara Public Market team of merchants to bring you samples of our delicious food so you can savor what’s in store for you when the market opens. It’s worth the wait. Trust us. Flagstone Pantry will be sampling from12:00 – 2:00. Come say hello!

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Savory Swiss Chard Tarts

My Swiss chard is growing like crazy.  I think it’s in a perfect spot.  Must. Remember. This.  A dark, leafy green rich in vitamins and minerals, I use it as a substitute for spinach, although the flavor is stronger and more robust than spinach.  We eat it raw, as salad greens.  Sometimes I chop it […]

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