Cacao Roasted Purple Sweet Potato

cacao roasted purple sweet potatoes

“It tastes like dessert . . . . but it’s a vegetable.”

That was Bob’s first comment as he tried this experiment that I had been dying to test.  At first, I thought that was an excellent response!  However, you can take that statement one of two ways.« Continue »

Friday’s Five

Lindt 90% Dark Chocolate

Happy Friday!!  I’m so excited to have a three-day weekend ahead of me.  *sigh*  I can tell it’s going to be wonderful to have that extra day off.« Continue »

Friday’s Five!

Fog Dog Pinot Noir

Yipee!!  I made it to Winter Break!  I cannot express how excited I am to have some down-time.  It is much needed.

This past week was awfully busy, but here are a few highlights.« Continue »

White Chocolate Mix (aka Christmas Crack)

Christmas Crack

A few years ago, my Mom made a snack mix that our entire family loved.  It was a new twist on the trail mix variations I’ve seen before, which include savory/spicy, puppy chow, and cheesy.« Continue »

Sneaky Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

They are sneaky because they are unexpectedly healthy.

Because they have more protein and fiber than their less-healthy counterparts.

Because they are so easy to make, that even I could do it!

Oh, and, they are made with beans.  See?  Sneaky!« Continue »

Cookie Snacks

Breakfast Cookies

I actually did some baking!  I’ve mentioned before that baking isn’t really my forte, but every once in awhile I get the urge to try.« Continue »

Friday’s Five!

TraderJoesOrganicStoneGroundChocolate1

Happy Friday!  I have a few fun finds from the week!« Continue »

Friday’s Five!

TraderJoesOrganicStoneGroundChocolate1

Happy Friday!!!  I’m definitely ready for a long weekend (no work on Monday!).

Here’s Friday’s Five!  A few things that caught my eye this week:« Continue »