Let’s face the truth – it’s time for cookies! If you get together with some friends, you end up with a good stash of treats to gift at holiday parties, to share with co-workers, or to sneak with milk late at night. A few tips for a sane and successful baking party: Each guest brings […]
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French Apple Cake
My mother-in-law first introduced me to this recipe and I loved it immediately. It is moist, delicious and not too sweet…..and also important, quick and easy to make. It is a great dinner party bring-along and an amazing special mid-afternoon snack with tea. The original recipe came from Around My French Table by Dorie Greenspan. It recommends using […]
Chocolate Coconut Ice Cream Crackle Sauce
Last summer an amazing friend and cook introduced me to the magic of the chocolate coconut sauce. She took a glass jar, filled it halfway with dark chocolate chunks, added a pinch of salt and few tablespoons of coconut oil. She heated up the mixture, then stirred it up with some arm power, until it […]
Ice Cube Tray Avocado Fudgesicles
Avocado and chocolate might sound strange, but keep an open mind – the avocado combined with the coconut milk brings a delicious creamy texture to these chocolate treats. And even though you can’t taste the avocado, it still counts as at least a part serving of vegetable… not bad for a summer treat. I first […]