There’s something magical that happens when you combine ginger and chocolate. The flavors of these ginger chocolate cupcakes create a symphony on your tongue that is astounding.  I have to say, I love ginger in desserts. It has a warming, zingy flavor that pairs so wonderfully with chocolate. Ginger can go from savory to sweet applications with equal ease. What’s also great about ginger is that it is readily available…. Continue Reading

Enjoy peach pie like never before with this healthier version! Paleo friendly, and gluten and dairy free coconut peach pie is sure to please any palette!  Back in the day, when fruit wasn’t available just by going to the grocery store, it was carefully calculated and used up. Nothing went to waste. Jelly, jams and vinegars were made and scraps went to feed the animals. If you ever wonder how… Continue Reading

If you need a last minute gift, there is nothing better than the gift of homemade candy. This cranberry almond white chocolate bark is sure to fit the bill! Making homemade candy is a fun family event. Well, at least in our house it was. As a child, my mother would write her list, gather her groceries and get to work with her children surrounding her. Her list would include… Continue Reading

What do you get when you mix cardamom with ginger? A wonderfully spicy confection! These cardamom ginger French macaroons are a unique blend of spice and sweet! Learning how to make French macaroons was a test of my skills, patience, and overcoming ability. Lots of tears were shed while I practiced and practiced the confections. I couldn’t let a cookie beat me. Well, that’s just how competitive I truly am…. Continue Reading

Take your apple pie up a few notches with this recipe! Apple pie with cheddar cheese crust is sweet, savory and so delicious!  When my entire family gets together for a meal, we make a big deal out of it. Very often, its Thanksgiving big. Turkey or roast, potatoes, dressing, all the trimmings. And lots of dessert.  Traditionally, apple pie used to be served with cheddar cheese on top of… Continue Reading

Perfect holiday dessert, and a great way to use up any leftover cranberry sauce, these cranberry oatmeal bars are elegant and easy to make! Ah, the humble cranberry. After months of growing on their bushes in an area called a “bog”, they will ripen in the fall. This usually occurs beginning in September, but they can ripen as late as November.  Once ripened, cranberries can be hand picked like you… Continue Reading

Rich, chocolatey and a load of interesting flavors, this ginger chocolate peach cake would be great for a super special holiday or party!  *I was given a copy of this book for the purposes of this review. All opinions are 100% mine, because no one tells me what to think or say :)*  I was excited to be asked to review, Sugar Redefined by Alyx K. I love reading cookbooks and… Continue Reading

 Light, crispy little almond meringue cookies, AKA French macaroons are just waiting to be filled with your favorite filling. Try these lavender lemon French macaroons for a new flavor sensation! Living with a Frenchman certainly can keep me on my culinary toes. He is super patient about any type of food I make, and is willing to try just about anything. Except paleo carrot cake, but we won’t go into… Continue Reading

Tangy and sweet lemon bars with a shortbread crust are the perfect way to take your dessert from good to GREAT.  About a year before my daughter got married, she was told “You had better learn to cook”. The reason? Well, once she learned to cook, she would be a much better wife. GAG, right? I mean, I love to cook and I am fairly decent at it. Just as… Continue Reading