As I write today’s entry, the early 70’s song “For the Love of Money” by the O’Jays rings loudly in my head. “Some people got to have it, Some people really need it” but where did it all begin? Chocolate history starts in Latin America, where cacao trees grow wild. The first people to use…
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Pretzels: The Legend & BEST Soft Pretzel Recipe
Did you know that the twists in pretzels are meant to look like arms crossed in prayer? See the resemblance? Twins! According to Folklore, pretzels were created by a monk around 610 in Italy. According to The History of Science and Technology, the monk baked strips of dough that he folded into a shape resembling…
No Bake Chunky Oatmeal Coconut Nut Butter Nuggets 75 Calories of Pure Gold! Guest Chef Wednesdays Healthy, FABULOUS & UNDER 400 Calories
Healthy, Creamy & Delicious No Bake Chunky Oatmeal Coconut Nut Butter Nuggets weigh in at only 75 Calories and pack a flavor punch! I’ve found these golden little gems to be extremely scrumptious, satisfying and filling—2 or 3 with a cuppa and you’re ready to begin or end your day or complete activities somewhere in…
Dutch Baby An Eggsellent Dutch Delight!
This Pennsylvania Dutch cross between custard, pancake and semi-sweet popover is puffy around the outside and flat in the center offering the perfect nest for sliced fresh fruit, jam, preserves, apple butter or a combination. This “baby” is airy, light and makes a beautiful presentation with a little added whipped cram. The batter can be…
The Magical Properties of Herbs & Spices: The Mysterious 6 for Good Fortune, Abundance & Love!
As early as 3000 B.C, herbs and spices have been traded, valued and used in preservation and enhancement of food and drink. Many have medicinal and even magical properties. If you are looking to bring prosperity and abundance into your life, look no further than your own spice pantry. Here is a list of the…
Guest Chef Christmas Cookie Exchange! Dolores’ Butterscotch Gingerbread Cookies
Here’s a buttery twist to an all-time classic recipe. The addition of brown sugar and butterscotch pudding not only adds a wonderful depth of flavor, but a special softness to the texture as well. Santa will love a taste test after his descent from your chimney top–remember the milk! The dunk is fantastic! Dolores says, “Whenever…
Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
These luscious, creamy & lightly spicy bars are a fine fusion of apple pie & cheesecake–sure to satisfy your craving for both. Everywhere you turn, foodies everywhere are latching onto the latest craze of making pie cakes. My appley bars simply simplify the process 🙂 YUM 10 Fold! Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3…
The Guest Chef Christmas Cookie Exchange! Mary’s Mini Cinnamon Cookie Rolls
Mini Cinnamon Cookie Rolls These spicy little spirals offer intense cinnamon flavor and are a crispy, buttery cross between a snickerdoodle and a cinnamon roll. These are our friend Mary’s most popular requests for cookie exchanges. Mary says, “Most people say they taste like Christmas!” Grab a mug of steamy coffee or a tall glass of…
EASY 5 Minute Coconut Milk Chocolate Mousse: Naturally Dairy & Gluten Free—Paleo Friendly!
We recently had guests over for lunch who were all Paleo-ites. I asked myself “are you up to this? YES! would this be a challenge or a breeze?” I look at cooking as an adventure anyway so I quickly placed on my colorful, open-minded thinking cap and got to planning. I want these people to…
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Cinnamon Scented Maple Syrup: Shades of Autumn on a Plate
“Tis the season for everything pumpkin! This time of year we find it in everything from pies to soufflés. The blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice give these delectable pumpkin pancakes the perfect kiss of sweetness. The cinnamon infused maple syrup complements leaps with its warm, buttery, cinnamony goodness. In my opinion, the ideal…
Once Upon a Spice 