Rich flavors of chocolate and coconut – yes! In a cake – yes, YES! Moist and decadent, light and fluffy, and so easy, and then also dusted with shredded coconut, the dessert is much like a cloud of heaven. You know, when you dream you’re floating, weightlessly in the firmament, slathered in melting chocolate and…
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Craving some refreshing “Aloha” in your life?When it comes to Hawaii and food, one cannot imagine a true, home-good meal without a touch of SPAM, macaroni salad, and a side of fresh pineapple (even though pineapple is NOT native to Hawaii and is really not grown much on the islands anymore – different story).Typically, I’m…
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Spicy, Sri Lankan chilis and coconut and lime are often paired together in Asian cuisine.It’s an exquisite fusion of flavors: spicy, sweet, creamy, pungent, tart, refreshing, and so satisfying.These flavors are also often served with egg – soup, rice bowls, noodle bowls, etc.It’s not often, though, that Asian flavors are accompanied by a “crust,” lest…
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What can I say?They are “like” Million Dollar Bars – but SO much better.Forget the caramel.Forget the sickly too sweet aftertaste.Let’s introduce some subtle salty cocoa coconut crackers for the cookie crust, coconut almond butter, dark cherry preserves, and a topping of cocoa coconut and cinnamon – all toasted to perfection. You’ll be in heaven….
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We eat meatballs a lot in our house. And by a lot, I mean a lot. They are easy, fairly quick, and can take on any sort of “theme” for the evening. Whether they are Rosemary Venison, Mediterranean, Lemon Thyme and Bison, Spicy Cilantro and Turkey Balls, or Basil Ginger (you get the picture), they…
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Kale, kale, and more kale. I just simply cannot kale enough! This recipe was inspired by a fellow food blogger and amazing photographer, Cookie + Kate. I so admire the food photography skills of others… Kale and Coconut Quinoa with Cilantro Purée 2 c. rainbow quinoa 1 14oz. can lite coconut milk 2 c. water…
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