I’ve long been a fan of chocolate and raisins together. This may seem like an incredibly unlikely combination, but it is, indeed, delicious. And, with the earthy, hearty addition of sweet bran, the combination morphs into something rather magical. Chocolate Raisin Bran Breakfast Bread Chocolate Raisin Bran Breakfast Bread 1 box chocolate cake mix1 box…
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Who doesn’t love absolutely everything about Nutella?Rich, creamy chocolate mixed with smooth ground hazelnuts, slathered and spread over anything and everything in a world of delight – it’s amazing.BUT, Bonne Maman has done it better – with a lighter, more “mousse-like” texture, their version of Hazelnut Chocolate Spread deserves three cheers – maybe even four!…
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Melt. Dust. Pour.Chill.Savor…the sweet. Dusted Gold Chocolate Flowers
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From soft serve cones to pints of dairy-free ice cream, there’s no form of frozen treat that isn’t delicious. Generally, we want to eat our ice cream before it melts (although when it’s a little soft and drippy, it’s especially delicious). But, there are occasions on which a puddle of melted ice cream is actually…
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Growing up, my all-time favorite ice cream flavor was “JaMocha Almond Fudge.”Things shifted and shimmied – for a time it was Butter Pecan, then Cookies n’ Cream. I loved a good Strawberry Swirl and then went through a phase of Half Baked Fro Yo.’ But, I do believe, my heart will always be with a…
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While completely ignoring the lighting inconsistency of these photos (I’m really very embarrassed – damn clouds coming and going!), dream about the title – the name – the luscious ingredients…then bake…then consume. After baking these cookies a few months ago, I had SEVERAL requests for MORE. People were literally, Craving4More! 😉And, contrary to my photography…
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I don’t even know where to begin.White chocolate and orange are a great combination. Dark chocolate and orange are another orgasmic combo. So, a dark chocolate (double dark chocolate cookie crust), a white chocolate orange cream cheese “cheesecake” filling with a hint of vanilla, and then candied oranges on top seemed sure to be a…
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Have you EVER met a chocolate brownie you did not adore?Have you ever encountered a scoop of Nutella chocolate spread you did not devour? I didn’t think so.And, fudge – it’s rich, it can be a lot, but in small amounts, you can’t deny it’s lure. In any case, you’ll crave these babies – Nutella…
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Life is a bowl of cherries 🍒That’s my attitude, anyway.Nothing is IN my control, as much as I’d like to worry it into that way – It’s just not.Thus, I might as well accept it all with positivity, FEEL it all in any and every way, and visualize a bowl of sweet, sweet cherries, a…
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Craving cupcakes 🧁? (well, of course – who isn’t?)Craving chocolate? (OF COURSE)Craving citrus? (yes, we all love fresh oranges and ’tis the season for citrus!)Craving cognac? (if you’re not sure, you’ve not yet had the best of the best for creamy, buttery, sweet solace in a sip).Craving4More (YES!!!!) Chocolate Orange Cognac Cupcakes! Chocolate Orange Cognac…
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