This classic Christmas dessert is a tradition in France. Evidently Napoleon believed cold air caused illnesses and ordered that all chimneys in Paris be closed in the winter. This eliminated the french tradition of gathering around an actual Yule Log on Christmas Eve, so in classic French fashion they developed a culinary confection to solve this problem and the tasty cake ...
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Coco-mocha Cookies—Easter nest cookie treats with coconut oil, chocolate, and macadamia nuts!
Many moons ago, just before Easter, I was born. It was one of the few times in my life that I was exceptionally early (6 weeks to be exact). I came home from the hospital just before Easter Sunday. Since then Easter and my birthday have shared a close proximity and I've often ended up with Easter-themed cakes and treats. Somewhere my mother has a photo of the time I climbed ...
Rich Vegan Chocolate Fondue- A Food You Are Sure to Love!
When it comes to a favorite food, I think the majority of women would agree with me when I say it would have to be chocolate! A 2007 BBC news article quotes Dr. David Lewis of the Mind Lab as saying, “Chocolate beats kissing hands down when it comes to providing a long-lasting body and brain buzz”. Psychologist Sue Wright said “Chocolate contains phenylethylamine which can ...
Yummy Vegan Chocolate Ice Cream
My friend Bebe has found avocados to be an excellent option for her son Roe as he struggles with food allergies. Mashed, sliced, or diced, they make a great snack but did you know that they are also an excellent substitute for “cream” in non-dairy raw foods? As I started thinking about how versatile avocados can be, I decided to get out my favorite blender and start playing ...
Marshmallow Peeps
A Very Chick Spring Treat Spring is here! Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and marshmallow Peeps are in almost every store. Though I am not a big fan of their flavor, they are pretty cute—and my husband "needs" to enjoy one or two every Spring. I thought this would be a fun way to incorporate them into the decor of a spring table setting for a dinner party or ...
