Salted Caramel Biscotti

“I can do that!” “I just did that!“Of course I can. I’m humble, but I also feel like I can create just about anything in the kitchen (with the exception of deep fried foods – I refuse the mess – and certain pastry decór – I feel I lack the talent for that!) Valerie said…

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Vanilla Pecan Biscotti

Biscotti are classic Italian cookies that are super crunchy, and thus good for dunking in coffee if you’re an adult, and milk (or chocolate milk) if you are a kiddo (or one at heart). They are also truly amazing on their own!These cookies are twice-baked; once in the form of a log, and again after…

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Flashback: Mini Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy

Last week I mentioned the honor of having not just one, but two of my dessert recipes featured in Tina Turbin‘s latest cookbook.  This goddess of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes found me and my love of coconut ~ I’m so pleased to share! Originally posted in March of 2013, these little delights reflect my childhood love…

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Cardamom Scented Biscotti

As a child of gourmet food brokers, I grew up surrounded by amazing food, immersed in the “foodie” culture, and truly blessed in the realm of delectable delight, without realizing this gift.  I certainly did not take the good food for granted, but as a child, I believe I was simply unaware of how good…

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Raw Mini Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy

Did you happen to catch the attempted play on words? Raw (miniature) Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy “Almond Joy’s got nuts – Mounds Don’t!” Growing up I didn’t eat a lot of candy candy.  My consumption of sweets was in the category of “fancy.”  After all, I’m a fancy lady. Gourmet chocolate truffles, European gianduja,…

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