Leslie Jane

CHARITY GARAGE SALE MAY 4TH!

Join Ladybird at Drummond Farm on May 4th for a charity garage sale fundraiser!

If you have items you would like to donate to our garage sale, please reach out through the link below. We’ll be accepting item donations (drop off only) on April 27th and 28th from 10am-2pm at Drummond Farm.

https://www.ladybirdanimalsanctuary.com/garage-sale-fundraiser/

THINGS TO KNOW:
- We’ll be accepting cash only during the event (due to spotty rural internet)
- Please bring reusable bags
- Purchases are ineligible for charitable tax receipts
- We kindly ask that no items be dropped off the day of the event
- Event to run rain or shine (indoor/outdoor event)
- Pets are allowed at the event, but not inside the venue (leashed)
- Light refreshments will be available for purchase
- Onsite parking available (please follow signs)
- Please ensure donated items are clean and in good shape for resale
- No clothing item donations accepted
- Monetary donations are greatly appreciated

Healthy Breakfast Cookies
I can't wait to try these! SIX to choose from!
Ingredients:
LEMON BLUEBERRY
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup dried blueberries (you could also use fresh)
CARROT CAKE
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup grated carrot
CHERRY CHOCOLATE
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup chocolate chips (I used mini non-dairy ones)
1/2 cup dried cherries (You can also use fresh)
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup +1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
BANANA BREAD
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
TROPICAL
2 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, gluten free certified if necessary
3/4 cups flour, gluten free or all purpose
1/4 cup coconut sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon non-dairy milk (I like almond)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 flax egg (1 Tbsp ground flax mixed with 2 1/2 Tbsp water, let sit for a few minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup diced dried pineapple
1/2 cup diced dried mango
1/2 cup dice dried apricot
1/2 cup chopped cashews
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and stir. Next, add all remaining ingredients and mix again until everything is combined.
Use a 1/4 cup scoop to scoop the batter onto the parchment paper. Pat the tops down a little and bake cookies for 15-17 minutes, until firm and cooked through. Let cool on a wire rack before eating.
Enjoy 😃

A Shoebill that survived the bombing of the Berlin Zoo is cared for by its keeper in her bathroom, 1945

The sounds he makes are SO unreal. Listening to them in slow motion, I hear what sounds to me like dinosaurs 🦕 🦖

💛 Credit: Salt and whistle