Ingredients:

1½ cups (375g) butter
2 cups raw sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup molasses or honey
4 cups whole wheat flour
4 teaspoons bicarb soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons ground ginger
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cloves
1½ cups organic raisins (optional)

1. Heat the oven to 190°C.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar for about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs and molasses until well blended.
3. Mix in the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg until well combined. Stir in the raisins if you're using them.
4. Roll into balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
5. Bake about 15 to 18 minutes. For crunchier cookies, bake them a few minutes longer. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container for several days or freeze.

God bless,

Sabrina

Our family loves a good brownie. They're delicious, simply, easy to pack and quick to whip up. Here is our favourite recipe, which I have edited over time. If you aren't into moist gooey brownies, just take one of the edge pieces and find a lovely chocolaty brownie with just the right amount of crisp. 

Ingredients
3 cups fresh whole wheat flour   
2 cup raw sugar       
2 tsp baking soda                          
2/3 cup cocoa                                  
2 cup water                                    
2 tbsp vinegar
2 tsp salt

Chocolate Fudge Icing

Ingredients
1 cup ground raw sugar
1 tbsp cocoa 
4 tbsp butter
4 tbsp milk