Tag Archives: chocolate
Chocolate Mint Fudge
Chocolate Mint! Oh, my!
I grew up looking forward to all my Mom's holiday candy making and fudge was always my favorite. But here's the deal... Since I've gotten the sugar monkey off my back the thought of Mom's fudge just doesn't do it for me anymore. No worries. I just came up with a healthier solution. … Continue Reading ››
Difference between CACOA and COCOA
Cacao is a bean from cacao plant. The scientific name of cacao is Theobroma cacao. Cacao pods are large in size, which grow from the 
limbs and trunk of the tree and the beans are seen inside the pods. When the pods are in the … Continue Reading ››
limbs and trunk of the tree and the beans are seen inside the pods. When the pods are in the … Continue Reading ›› 
Good Vibrations
How does food affect your mood?
Did you know that food has vibrations that allow it to create change in our bodies on a cellular level? Food that is alive and from the earth will energize and invigorate you, while processed, pre-packaged, dead food will leave you feeling lethargic and uninspired, like a light that has … Continue Reading ››Frozen Banana Bites
Most of us buy bananas. Inevitably a couple of the bananas get past their prime before we get around to eating them. In my waste not-want not way I’m always on the prowl to figure out how to use my icky bananas.
There is always the time-tested banana bread, freezing them in thirds for quick smoothie … Continue Reading ››
Peanut Butter Cups
Who doesn't love the taste of peanut butter and chocolate? We do around here! Since I've made it my mission to rid the house of processed crap (sorry, Mom - I know you hated that word, but it is what it is!) it was also up to me to replace the bit of sweet (M&Ms!) … Continue Reading ››