Valentine’s Day comes once a year, but I could make these truffles every day! They are creamy and full of chocolate. I don’t know why they aren’t on my to-do list at least once a month. What’s really cool is that I only use used two ingredients to make them. Chocolate chips and coconut milk are all I … Read More
Dessert recipes are popular all year but the holiday season is the next level. Cakes, pies and cookies are all we can think about! Dessert levels the playing field. People who don’t know how to cook will absolutely try to whip up a dessert. Who wants to show up empty handed? No one! Humans have a long fascination … Read More
Avocado ice cream. Yep, my brain still can’t understand it. It’s like when I first heard back to the future. Huh? If you have been hanging out with me then you know my story. If we are just meeting, let me give you the quick rundown. I am on a plant-based journey. I am a plant-based advocate. That … Read More
The caramel apple is popular for about one month during the calendar year. October 31st just happens to be National Caramel Apple Day. Did you know it was invented by Dan Walker in the 1950s? It gets better. He was an employee at Kraft at the time. Yes Kraft, the same people that brought you the macaroni and … Read More
Apple is the one flavor that I can never walk away from. I love anything apple. This is true for everything from pie to cookies. Once fall begins, you can bet your last dollar that they are in my shopping cart. Do you believe that an apple a day keeps the doctor away? Well, the research doesn’t say … Read More
Mini peach cobblers are the perfect way to wrap up your Mother’s Day meal. They feel more personal to me. A full cobbler can be intimidating. What’s really cool about the mini versions is that they are perfect ‘to go” desserts. I also like the fact you can make a variety of cobblers like peach, apple and blueberry … Read More
Chocolate hummus? I know, I couldn’t believe it either. Straight out the gate, I wanted to know if chocolate hummus would taste funny. Traditional hummus is made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame), olive oil and lemon juice. None of those sound like a good idea for a chocolate hummus. So imagine my surprise when I dipped my spoon into … Read More
Pumpkins cookies make fall really fall. I mean come on. Nothing says after-school in October like a pumpkin cookie! And let’s not forget that the spiced pumpkin latte is also right up there with pumpkin cookies. I recently discovered a sale on pumpkin puree at the market and came home with one thing on my mind. Yes, you … Read More