Corn Flour Cookies

Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups corn flour
  • 1/2 lb. softened, room temperature butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (up to 1 cup) of water, milk or orange juice

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Here is a quick-and-easy, gluten-free cookie recipe for any occasion!

Play around and have fun with this recipe – it’s adaptable! Feel free to substitute some honey for the sugar, some almond meal/flour for the corn flour, and throw in a handful of freshly chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme.

The Esalen kitchen’s favorite? Create a thumbprint cookie with a dollop of homemade jam. In a recent workshop, we made a batch of Esalen Garden Lemon Thyme & Raspberry Jam…mmm! Fresh fig jam nestled into this cookie is another favorite.

Preparation:

  1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter at low speed.
  2. Add sugar and mix until a bit fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon and your chosen liquid. Mix until a bit fluffy and well-combined.
  3. Add ½ of the corn flour, mix until combined and then add your chosen liquid a little at a time. Finally, add the rest of the corn flour until a soft dough forms that resembles play-doh.
  4. Form a small ball. If it does not hold together or cracks on the edges when pressed, then add a teaspoon of liquid at a time until the dough holds together, is not sticky, and does not crack on the edges.
  5. Now the fun begins! You can make any shape or size: coins, balls, thumbprints, or roll the dough and make cookie cut-outs.
  6. As you go, place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from oven, wait for 3 minutes and then transfer cookies onto a rack to cool.
  8. Glaze or sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar once they are cool.

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Corn Flour Cookies
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups corn flour
  • 1/2 lb. softened, room temperature butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (up to 1 cup) of water, milk or orange juice

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Here is a quick-and-easy, gluten-free cookie recipe for any occasion!

Play around and have fun with this recipe – it’s adaptable! Feel free to substitute some honey for the sugar, some almond meal/flour for the corn flour, and throw in a handful of freshly chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme.

The Esalen kitchen’s favorite? Create a thumbprint cookie with a dollop of homemade jam. In a recent workshop, we made a batch of Esalen Garden Lemon Thyme & Raspberry Jam…mmm! Fresh fig jam nestled into this cookie is another favorite.

Preparation:

  1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter at low speed.
  2. Add sugar and mix until a bit fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon and your chosen liquid. Mix until a bit fluffy and well-combined.
  3. Add ½ of the corn flour, mix until combined and then add your chosen liquid a little at a time. Finally, add the rest of the corn flour until a soft dough forms that resembles play-doh.
  4. Form a small ball. If it does not hold together or cracks on the edges when pressed, then add a teaspoon of liquid at a time until the dough holds together, is not sticky, and does not crack on the edges.
  5. Now the fun begins! You can make any shape or size: coins, balls, thumbprints, or roll the dough and make cookie cut-outs.
  6. As you go, place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from oven, wait for 3 minutes and then transfer cookies onto a rack to cool.
  8. Glaze or sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar once they are cool.

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team

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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups corn flour
  • 1/2 lb. softened, room temperature butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (up to 1 cup) of water, milk or orange juice

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Here is a quick-and-easy, gluten-free cookie recipe for any occasion!

Play around and have fun with this recipe – it’s adaptable! Feel free to substitute some honey for the sugar, some almond meal/flour for the corn flour, and throw in a handful of freshly chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme.

The Esalen kitchen’s favorite? Create a thumbprint cookie with a dollop of homemade jam. In a recent workshop, we made a batch of Esalen Garden Lemon Thyme & Raspberry Jam…mmm! Fresh fig jam nestled into this cookie is another favorite.

Preparation:

  1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter at low speed.
  2. Add sugar and mix until a bit fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon and your chosen liquid. Mix until a bit fluffy and well-combined.
  3. Add ½ of the corn flour, mix until combined and then add your chosen liquid a little at a time. Finally, add the rest of the corn flour until a soft dough forms that resembles play-doh.
  4. Form a small ball. If it does not hold together or cracks on the edges when pressed, then add a teaspoon of liquid at a time until the dough holds together, is not sticky, and does not crack on the edges.
  5. Now the fun begins! You can make any shape or size: coins, balls, thumbprints, or roll the dough and make cookie cut-outs.
  6. As you go, place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from oven, wait for 3 minutes and then transfer cookies onto a rack to cool.
  8. Glaze or sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar once they are cool.

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team

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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Corn Flour Cookies
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups corn flour
  • 1/2 lb. softened, room temperature butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (up to 1 cup) of water, milk or orange juice

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Here is a quick-and-easy, gluten-free cookie recipe for any occasion!

Play around and have fun with this recipe – it’s adaptable! Feel free to substitute some honey for the sugar, some almond meal/flour for the corn flour, and throw in a handful of freshly chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme.

The Esalen kitchen’s favorite? Create a thumbprint cookie with a dollop of homemade jam. In a recent workshop, we made a batch of Esalen Garden Lemon Thyme & Raspberry Jam…mmm! Fresh fig jam nestled into this cookie is another favorite.

Preparation:

  1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter at low speed.
  2. Add sugar and mix until a bit fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon and your chosen liquid. Mix until a bit fluffy and well-combined.
  3. Add ½ of the corn flour, mix until combined and then add your chosen liquid a little at a time. Finally, add the rest of the corn flour until a soft dough forms that resembles play-doh.
  4. Form a small ball. If it does not hold together or cracks on the edges when pressed, then add a teaspoon of liquid at a time until the dough holds together, is not sticky, and does not crack on the edges.
  5. Now the fun begins! You can make any shape or size: coins, balls, thumbprints, or roll the dough and make cookie cut-outs.
  6. As you go, place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from oven, wait for 3 minutes and then transfer cookies onto a rack to cool.
  8. Glaze or sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar once they are cool.

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team

Corn Flour Cookies

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Esalen Team

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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups corn flour
  • 1/2 lb. softened, room temperature butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (up to 1 cup) of water, milk or orange juice

Makes 4 dozen cookies

Here is a quick-and-easy, gluten-free cookie recipe for any occasion!

Play around and have fun with this recipe – it’s adaptable! Feel free to substitute some honey for the sugar, some almond meal/flour for the corn flour, and throw in a handful of freshly chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme.

The Esalen kitchen’s favorite? Create a thumbprint cookie with a dollop of homemade jam. In a recent workshop, we made a batch of Esalen Garden Lemon Thyme & Raspberry Jam…mmm! Fresh fig jam nestled into this cookie is another favorite.

Preparation:

  1. In a mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter at low speed.
  2. Add sugar and mix until a bit fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, cinnamon and your chosen liquid. Mix until a bit fluffy and well-combined.
  3. Add ½ of the corn flour, mix until combined and then add your chosen liquid a little at a time. Finally, add the rest of the corn flour until a soft dough forms that resembles play-doh.
  4. Form a small ball. If it does not hold together or cracks on the edges when pressed, then add a teaspoon of liquid at a time until the dough holds together, is not sticky, and does not crack on the edges.
  5. Now the fun begins! You can make any shape or size: coins, balls, thumbprints, or roll the dough and make cookie cut-outs.
  6. As you go, place the cookies on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Bake for 18-20 minutes until slightly brown. Remove from oven, wait for 3 minutes and then transfer cookies onto a rack to cool.
  8. Glaze or sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar once they are cool.

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team