by messienessie_62pahm | Apr 16, 2012 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Cocktails & Appetizers, Live
As any loyal reader knows, I have a thing for chocolate so when Savory Spice Shop approached the Virtual Potluck (VP) gang and we were all charged with choosing a section — I chose the baking section because Savory Spice Online has six different kinds of...
by messienessie_62pahm | Feb 20, 2012 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Live, Low or No Sugar, Luscious Desserts
I’m in the midst of building a better me (gluten-free and lower sugar) — but that is a hard road most days, because I’m a chocoholic. Luckily the VP gang and I all received big boxes, chock full of avocados from So Cal Avocados. Delicious...
by messienessie_62pahm | Jan 17, 2012 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Healthful Eats, Live, Luscious Desserts
Now, you’re probably thinking, “OK, GF, now that’s a mighty big claim you’re making — BEST. . .EVER? and did you say, with QUINOA!??!” Yes, I did and BTW, did I tell you it’s flourless and gluten-free? No, I will not back down...
by messienessie_62pahm | Oct 11, 2011 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Gluten-Free, Live, Luscious Desserts
Chocolate! Oh, what can I say about chocolate that hasn’t been written before and better. Probably nothing. But still, I am possessed by the spirit goddess of the cacao bean and as devoted to spreading the beauty of her rich message as any disciple in history. I...
by messienessie_62pahm | Aug 20, 2011 | Chocolate and Cocoa, Holiday Fare, Live, Luscious Desserts, Treats
Ever since cupcakeries started rising up all over the country, from big cities like NYC’s Magnolia Bakery and LA’s Sprinkles to small boutique stand-outs like Boise’s Buttercup Happy Cakes and Portland’s many purveyor’s (St. Cupcake,...