I like to think myself of someone with a sense of adventure. I’ve zipped across Wild Canyon in Los Cabos, Mexico, and swam next to a Hawaiian Sea Turtle while snorkeling in Maui. Ask me to taste-test tofu, however, and I was likely to run for the hills!

But that was before I had a chance to cook with Iowa Girl Eats blogger Kristen Porter.  She assured me that tofu is not as scary as I thought. Kristen guided me through the what, why and how of all things tofu. She even helped me whip up Tofu and Vegetable Stir Fry for lunch. I admit, it was good!

My family, on the other hand, still prefers that I bake (rather than cook) with soyfoods. My son is especially glad that I discovered soynut butter, so he can enjoy his favorite treats again like Scotcheroos and chocolate covered peanut butter balls. The day of Kristen’s visit, we enjoyed Soynut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert.

Today on TheFieldPosition I’m sharing this cookie recipe, courtesy of The SoyFoods Council.  The Soyfoods Council offers recipes and fresh menu ideas that fit into your busy lifestyle. I also encourage you to click on the links below to sample three of my family’s favorite soyfoods desserts:

• Key Lime Pie
• Soy Good Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

From the time he was a youngster growing up on his family’s farm, Ed Arndorfer dreamed of being a Minnesota farmer. He graduated from Willmar High School in 1972 and, at the urging of his parents, Ed studied Diesel Mechanics at Willmar Vo-Tech.

Ed worked full time as a mechanic for two decades, yet his heart still yearned for farming. When his father decided to retire in 1993, Ed moved onto the home place and rented his father’s machinery and equipment. His also took on a Nu-Tech® dealership to supplement his farming income, as well as help reduce his input expenses. When Nu-Tech sold to DuPont Pioneer, Ed desired to again work with a family-owned seed company and took on a Latham® seed dealership.

“I really like working with a family-owned seed company,” says Ed. “I feel like everyone at Latham is as concerned about the success of my business as I am. They know me by name and treat me like family.”

In addition to operating a seed dealership, Ed also still plants and harvest soybeans and corn every year. One of his sons, who serves as a physical therapist’s assistant full time, adjust his work schedule to help during the busy times. Others help part-time on the farm, as well.

Ed’s wife, Marcia, has worked as a medical assistant at the Affiliated Community Medical Center (ACMC) in Willmar since 1991. In their free time, the couple enjoys traveling, fishing and boating. Last summer they had a boatload of fun when they spent one week at Lake Koronius. Their seven children and 12 grandchildren, ranging in age from 1 to 22, were able to join the Arndorfers as their schedules allowed.

The family also enjoys getting together throughout the year. Marcia always bakes pies on the holidays, adapting recipes to fit special dietary needs. One of their grandsons is lactose intolerant, so she today she is sharing her adapted recipe for Pumpkin Pie. She’s also sharing one of her diabetic-friendly recipes for Garden Vegetable Brunch Cake.