Growing up, I was never much of a fan of dairy. I was the child (and teenager) who hated milk, and preferred my pizza without cheese. I did, however, have a pretty big obsession with rich and creamy ice cream, preferably loaded with chocolaty goodies and/or peanut butter. I no longer consume dairy as a lactose-intolerant vegan,…
Quick and Easy Holiday Chocolate Rounds
It’s that time of year again! Chilly weather, holiday music, light displays, festivities with family and friends, lots of shopping, and of course, plenty of baking! Christmas cookie baking has always been my favorite holiday activity. I remember the excitement I felt as I helped my mom roll and cut cookie dough when I was very…
Natural Nut/Seed Butter Cups
With Halloween fast approaching, I am brought back to the many trick-or-treating memories I have from my childhood. Halloween was like a major holiday for my family. We (my parents, cousins, aunts, and uncles) all gathered at my grandparents’ house, took pictures in our costumes, exchanged simple gifts (mostly candy), went trick-or-treating, and then finished the night…
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
I have always had a love for baking. Back in high school, I can recall daydreaming about baking muffins, and anticipating the end of the day so I could go home and transform my visions into reality. The kitchen, to me, was like a blank canvas that I could decorate with whatever images and…
Soul-Nourishing Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes
Food plays a huge role in nourishment of the soul. When we restrict ourselves, we are bound to feel deprived, then often break away from our “healthy” habits to seek the satisfaction that we were missing. Nobody is “perfect,” and there is no single “right” way for everyone to eat. My mother eats chocolate every…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Recipe That is Always Under Construction
I can honestly say that I have never met a person who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies. I mean, I am sure that there are some of you out there, and that is perfectly OK! But with such an abundance of possible variations in texture, sweetness, flavor and nutrient combinations, what’s not to love? A…
