Flashback: Mini Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy

Last week I mentioned the honor of having not just one, but two of my dessert recipes featured in Tina Turbin‘s latest cookbook.  This goddess of Paleo Gluten Free Recipes found me and my love of coconut ~ I’m so pleased to share! Originally posted in March of 2013, these little delights reflect my childhood love…

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Raw Mini Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy

Did you happen to catch the attempted play on words? Raw (miniature) Chocolate Almond Mounds of Joy “Almond Joy’s got nuts – Mounds Don’t!” Growing up I didn’t eat a lot of candy candy.  My consumption of sweets was in the category of “fancy.”  After all, I’m a fancy lady. Gourmet chocolate truffles, European gianduja,…

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Spanish Olives – So Smooth

As I continue to want to savor and crave the rich deliciousness of gourmet olives, I simply still am not yet there.  This time around, I thought more about visual presentation, hoping that bright, beautiful greens and blacks together would entice me.  Nope.  Lemon zest, thyme, even a little red pepper, almonds (I’m crazy for…

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