Sweet and salty. Creamy and crunchy. Opposites attract ~ But it’s kind of like peanut butter and chocolate. Or Brussels sprouts and butter. They are a match made in heaven – simply made for each other. When it comes to crunchy, salty potato chips and chocolate, I’m reminded of my childhood days of biting into…
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I don’t feel as though there’s anything else to say… Other than that peanut butter and chocolate are amazing. But you already knew that. Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Pie 1 cup white sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 cup butter, melted 1/4…
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We all know there’s nothing like the duo peanut butter and chocolate creates on the palate and in the soul. Almond butter does the same thing ~ it really does. And, then add the crunch of flaked sea salt and you’ll truly believe you’ve died and gone to heaven. Salted Chocolate Almond Butter Cups 2…
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It’s kind of a long story as to how the notion of Peanut Butter Chicken Tacos arose. I’ll just say it happens to be another one of “those” sayings pouring out of my hilarious hubby’s mouth from time to time. Little did he know, the last time he spilled the saucy syllables over his lips,…
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As a child one of my very favorite places to go out to eat with the family was a fantastic Thai restaurant on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. I realize it’s a bit unusual and perhaps unconventional for a little girl to crave Thai food, and even beg for it at times… …but that’s…
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Sweet creamy layers of peanut buttery chocolate bliss, sandwiched between the depths of deliciousness found in freshly whipped cream, finished off with a hint of vanilla and a touch of sublime blueberry tang ~ You got it. I believe it astounds others when I share the secret ingredients composing this silky sensation and sweet dream…
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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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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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I think birthdays are a cause for celebration. Whether it be an actual BIRTH DATE (yes, another friend of mine labored and birthed a beautiful baby boy), or a recognition of age and travels around the sun, these milestones call for something special.Today, the little babycakes’ arrival and the 49 revolutions around the sun of…
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I so loved walking in the door from school, tossing my backpack aside, and raiding the kitchen for snacks – soon to be followed by a long session on the neighbor’s trampoline, a rambunctious bike ride with friends, or tennis in the street. Among my favorite snacks were graham crackers slathered with canned frosting (vanilla…
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