Sweet bites to start 2022
Let’s talk about brownies. I have a major sweet tooth, and I have friends and relatives with various food intolerances. So, as I started thinking about what to make for our very small New Year’s celebration this year, my black bean brownie recipe came to mind. If you’re freaked out by the idea of black […]
Summer desserts to start the season right
As much as I love dessert, this isn’t a great time of year for perfecting macaroons or nursing a souffle. It’s the season for cool desserts and, ideally, ones that don’t involve firing up the oven or stove. So, here are a few of my favorites. The acai bowl doubles as a fun breakfast, but […]
Putting a healthy, positive spin on dessert
It may be wise to skip dessert if you’re on a mission to lose weight. But if you love an after-dinner sweet, I get you, and it can be part of a balanced and altogether healthy regimen. Deprivation is not my thing. Some people place great virtue on swearing off carbs, caffeine, sugar, dairy, gluten, […]