I’ve been struggling to come up with desserts that have reduced dairy. I miss things like chocolate mousse and puddings. Even fondue has tons of cream. I decided to give this recipe a try because I wanted to make something special to end a romantic dinner. This fondue begins with a can of coconut cream…
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Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake can be tricky business. There are many different recipes on the internet that finding the perfect one can be tricky. I scoured the web for hours looking for something easy, simple ingredients and with great reviews. Finally, I found a recipe on Add a Pinch that looked amazing so I decided to give it…
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Sourdough Cookies: What to do with Sourdough Discard (And Other Variations)
I have had my sourdough starter for a couple years now. The trouble that I have with it is knowing what to make from my sourdough discard. Yes I could make sourdough bread, or sourdough waffles but I get tired of having it every week. I stumbled across this recipe for sourdough cookies and made…
Review: Vancouver’s Hot Chocolate Festival
Every year Vancouver has a hot chocolate festival where many restaurants showcase their own take on the delicious chocolatey drink. This year I decided I wanted to check out some of these places to get some ideas on my own hot chocolate creation. My first stop was Bella Gelateria (Coal Harbour). This place won a…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Avocado Pudding
In my quest to replace dairy in my life, I stumbled upon a dairy free chocolate peanut butter pudding made from bananas and avocados. The recipe was posted on Huffington Post so you would think that it would taste pretty good. I gave it a shot! First buy ripe avocados. You will need 1 1/2 (but…
Chocolate Wacky Cake Cobbler – (Egg-free, Dairy-free, no white sugar, Gluten-free version too!)
The problem when you are trying to eliminate foods from your diet is that you have to start modifying recipes. I now do not eat eggs or refined sugar. This means that I have to change the way I bake. I have always wanted to try wacky (crazy) cake because it sounds horrible. It doesn’t…
Everything Blueberry…Flourless Blueberry Chocolate Cupcakes
I love blueberries. To me, they are the best berries. Not only are they yummy but you can also do cool experiments with them. Check out the post on blueberry science . I made this recipe for my dad’s birthday. I was inspired after my strawberry red velvet cake recipe. First make some blueberry paste. …
Espresso Walnut Brownie
Coffee, chocolate, nuts… what else can you ask for. I simply love easy and quick recipes. It is even better when the recipe is healthy! No refined sugars added, no flours and it only takes 5 ingredients. Enjoy this guilt free treat. Buy raw almonds and raw walnut. I look for walnut pieces as they…
Homemade Sweet Georgia Browns! Now That’s Sweet
You have to love going to a candy shop and scouring the shelves for these delicious toffee, chocolate and pecan treats knowing all to well that they cost a fortune. These will satisfy your cravings without putting a dent in you piggybank. The one thing I do recommend is investing in a good candy thermometer!!…
Coconut Oil Chocolates
Coconut oil is the best! It is so good for you. The lauric acid in the coconut oil helps to fight bacteria, viruses and fungus. It also helps you fight Candida yeast. It is wonderful for your skin and hair. This recipe is super easy and will impress your friends. All you need is coconut…
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