I have said it before and I will say it again: I am no baker. I am a burner. But for some reason I can make a mean cake. As innocent and understated as this soft lavender colored dessert appears, it is as dense and chocolatey as one could wish for. From its pure chocolate…
Category: Desserts
gluten free, sugar free vanilla & lemon white chocolate cake
(Cake is topped with Fresh Figs, Raspberries and Mint) Autumn is my absolute FAVORITE season of all, and this cake with champagne (tea or coffee) really helped put me in a Fall state of mind. You Will Need: 2 1/2 Cups of Almond Flour1 Teaspoon of Baking Soda2/3 Cup of Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk3 Tablespoons…
no bake cake with fruit puree, cashews and a nut butter pistachio crust
I am going to keep this one short and *sweet* – because really, that’s what this dessert was: a sweet, quick, satisfying accompaniment to our coffee – though it would have been equally as good with tea or champagne. You Will Need: * Lightly Salted Pistachios * Monkfruit Sweetener (optional and not recommended unless you…
lemon poppyseed, sugar free cake with a peanut butter chocolate frosting
My husband is the true sweets lover – I’m more of a carbs and salt person. That being said, there are times when a slice of cake is just perfect… Especially last week when we scored on some sugar-free chocolate chips and hazelnut flour. Just a small 8” and 6” round, two tiered cake for…
lemon poppyseed loaves
Much like the other chocolate loaves I created before, these are just as easy and have a lighter feel to them as opposed to the dense chocolate beloved by my husband. I thought these would be fantastic with tea or coffee… Heated up with just a tab of butter or olive oil… I’m interested in…
rosemary and macadamia nut butter biscuits with ricotta and olive oil
I’ve written a bit on histamine intolerance lately and how the simple effort of making just a few changes to your diet can make all the difference in how you feel. Even if you’re not having any heart palpitations, skin flushing, rashes, brain fog, sleeplessness, itchy skin, runny nose, chest congestion, etc – these ingredients…
sugar free sunflower butter and chocolate loaves of ooey-gooey gorgeous
I’m not a “baker” – I’m a “burner”… I can’t bake anything if it’s a dessert or something that needs exact precise measurements. I can follow directions; I just can’t not burn anything. Which is why these are perfect – they never burn. The ingredients keep them moist. They’re keto. And they’re easy. PLS SEE…
salad, pasta & a bundt cake
**This post includes a full meal: Starter, Main and Dessert. Scroll through if necessary.** Cooking, table-setting, hosting, decorating… these have all been what have brought me the most happiness. I love cooking for and taking care of my husband and my friends. It has been a way for me to show my love and my…
breakfast in bed: chocolate pancakes with a brown butter sauce, spinach, cheese & pesto croissants
I always have to start my mornings with coffee… I’m not a huge tea person (though the right kind can be lovely). Blame my father; I have very solid memories of his drinking coffee every morning. I’m a fan of flavored coffees and in this case, I used almond milk and added fresh vanilla to…
berries in puff pastry with goat cheese and ricotta, soft scrambled eggs with spinach, dill and avocado
Brunch is an absolute treasure to me. I don’t know when it was invented or where… At some point someone decided to create this time honored tradition of champagne, eggs and something decadent. Long live this glorious nod towards gluttony, excess and day drinking. Pink champagne is fun, it matches the strawberries and is much…
semi-sweet chocolate chip biscuit cookies
I’m not a baker. I repeat: I am not a baker. If you want a cake, I can make a cake. If you want cookies, I can do that. If you get all specific and crazy like “creamy in the middle” or something, you can go to a bakery. I do try however, to make…
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