flax.

i learned a new trick from my mum this weekend.
i was making a cake for the church potluck, but alas! we had no eggs. however, we had plenty of flaxseed in the cupboard. so we made a flaxseed egg substitute, put it in the cake, and my, was that cake delicious! it was super moist too. so, just in case you ever run out of eggs, or want to try something new, here's how to do flax. [plus, flax is really good for you!]

1/2 cup flax seed- blend on high in the blender [or food processor] for 1 minute.
add 2 cups water- blend on high for 2 minutes. it will become thick and frothy.
that's it! 1/4 cup of the mixture equals 1 egg. i use the 1/4c. measuring cup to scoop it right out.
any leftovers can be kept in the fridge for a few days.

i know this works wonderfully in cakes, and i'd like experiment with it in cookies, french toast, as "scrambled eggs," etc.
i'll let you know what works.

enjoy!