I love giving talks. I like the excitement of showing up, fully prepared to speak to a room full of adults (From Beleaguered Cook to Culinary Rock Star) while a group of bubbly children file in—faces painted, balloons flying overhead. No worries. In my former life I was a first grade teacher; I never travel […]
Chocolate for Breakfast Smoothie
What is the green leafy thing in the middle of that smoothie? Okay, old habits die hard. In addition to chocolate, I’m a big fan of greens. If I can throw in a few leaves of Swiss Chard or kale, I’m a happy camper. This smoothie consists of: 2 bananas (sliced and frozen) 2-3 leaves […]
Mint Chocolate Truffles
Just give me a basic recipe and place me in a kitchen. All of my creative juices start to fly and pretty soon I’ve changed the recipe to suit my mood or the season. Hmmmm, I wonder what these truffles would taste like if I added some peppermint oil? It’s Saint Paddy’s Day. I’m feeling […]
Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
This is a variation of the dessert I ordered during my one night (epicurean) stand in New York City. I’m a big olive oil fan but I had never tasted olive oil cake. Admittedly, I was a little suspicious at first, but the cake was absolutely delicious and had a beautiful texture. I savored every […]
Chocolate Without Guilt
Last week I started my very own national celebration. Actually, I think I’ll call it my very own international celebration since I have some readers outside the United States. I named that celebration: Chocolate Without Guilt Week. First, let me be very clear that I never feel guilty when I eat chocolate. Chocolate, for me, […]
Let them eat cake. . .
This was my second attempt at this scrumptious chocolate polenta pudding cake. It gets better with each try. The first time I used BIG chunks of baker’s chocolate. Half way through the chocolate chopping process, I pleaded with my husband to take over. He is NOT a kitchen-kind-of-guy but he took mercy on me and […]