up.cy.cle...

Launching your own mini upcycled craft company is fun. Busy, but fun, with the endless freedom to be as creative as you want. Those ideas you have stored up for a far away rainy day, now have time to escape. Upcycling is not just about reusing something, it's about repurposing it, which is why I was drawn to the whole idea of it. To make something new from combining old elements is an exciting opportunity. Don't get me wrong, I do think buying old products and reusing them is great (and a big part of helping the environment around you), but there are not as many creative possibilities with it. Upcycling on the other hand; infinite...

Cookie-squares...

Ok, ok, so cookie-squares (traybakes) are not a new thing, but oh my, they are a complete baking revelation to me! No more worrying about whether the cookies will merge together and no more worrying about non-gooey cookies. Every bite is nothing but cookie goodness, ignoring the fact that they're not entirely the most healthy of things. With the freedom to put any ingredients in that you like, I decided to mix things up a little. Reducing the quantity of sugar and butter, and switching to wholemeal flour makes a whole lot of difference for you but not to the taste. Here's to changing things up a little bit more, one small step at a time, or a few in this case...