I’ve never been a huge fan of butterscotch – per se. It has always been a little too sickly sweet and rudely rich for my princess palate. However, I had a “butterscotch dream” recently (details upon inquiry) and figured I’d better get baking in the kitchen! Thus, for my gluten-free babes: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip…
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As I quietly sat and read one afternoon, I began to hear the howling and hooting of little monkeys. Yes, monkeys 🐒. I looked around, confused, and then I just smiled. Later that day, as I descended the staircase into the building lobby, I saw those two little monkey smiling and swinging their legs from…
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I remember the days back in the late 90s when hummus really was a “thing.” It seemed to be a part of every spread and was certainly a part of my routine. I basked daily in baths of the flavored bean dip – well, maybe not daily, but at least three times a week. Traditional…
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Some time ago, I posted a truly amazing recipe for Cherry Espresso Balsamic Brownie Bites. They were unbelievably fantastic. Love at first bite. I share this recipe with you once more, simply because… Super chocolatey. Super espresso-ey. Intense on the cherry and balsamic. You and your lover can’t go wrong…even if that lover happens to be…
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I pictured in my head a beautiful display of chocolate covered peanut butter “slicks,” or discs, hand painted with additional peanut butter, neatly arranged just so against a chocolate leaf filled with peanut butter balls. Obviously, per the photos, this “beautiful display” did not pan out exactly as planned. First of all, no matter what…
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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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1. Chocolate. Wine. Chocolate and wine together – Sweetie Pie Divine! 🙂 2. Smiles of friends 3. Random Acts of Kindness Week 4. 4 consecutively dry days in the PNW (maybe a misting – but it’s pretty dry!) 5. The sound of wind blowing through pine trees – my favorite intonation of all time 6….
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