Strawberries. Beautiful, red, juicy fruit that makes a huge impression in our food and in our hearts. Strawberries are so sweet and delicious. I love them sliced as a dessert and also in various recipes. This particular recipe is very healthy and a great treat for kids and adults and a great on-the-go treat. Strawberries…
Category: Dessert
Peach Scones
Peaches are one of my favorite summertime fruit. I love them in salads, eaten whole, grilled and when I am feeling a bit domestic, in baked goods like these peach scones. Many people think of scones as some dried out baked goods, but I assure you these scones are very moist and delicately sweet. They…
Strawberry Banana Frozen Treat-Sugar Free
You scream, I scream, we all scream “Woo-Hoo” for ice cream! But before we get ahead of ourselves, let’s really look at this beautiful recipe and see it is an actual healthier version of ice cream that does not compromise any flavor; just enhances natural flavors of fresh strawberries, milk and bananas for a cool…
Super Duper Chocolate Chip Loaded Cookies
I enjoy baking as a way of stress relief and to put a smile on my loved ones’ faces. Experimenting with new recipes is also fun and incorporating extra chocolate chips and a bit more than usual vanilla are a sure way to see smiling faces! Eating healthy is my usual way of eating, but…
Happy Memorial Day! Strawberry Blueberry Scones with Lemon Vanilla Glaze
Memorial Day is a day to commemorate the men and women that have served and are serving our nation. They are the reason we have the liberties we have and for that I am grateful. Memorial Day is also a time to celebrate the beginning of the summer season. Long weekends, fresh vegetables and fruits,…
Coconut Almond Macaroons
Happy Easter and Happy Passover! A time of new beginnings, Spring, flowers and warmer weather. There are many Easter and Passover holiday baked treats to prepare but I opted for these delicious, quick and easy coconut almond macaroons. They are truly yummy! They have a slightly crunchy outer layer and a moist, not-too-sweet center. They…
A Special Treat For Me
Today I had an appointment in Chinatown which is right next door to the famous “Little Italy” in downtown Manhattan. So I decided to explore a bit. I love Little Italy. It makes me reminisce anout Europe and “The Old Country.” The food, the shops are all so Italian. And the food is delicious….
Happy Valentine’s Day with Soft & Chewy Heart Shaped Peanut Butter Cookies
Happy Valentine’s Day! May you have love in your heart and yummy food in your tummy! Sprinkle them with some red and pink sugar and you have a festive, delicious treat you can take on the go. Now, you may ask, “On the go?” Yes, who says you have to stay home or go to…
Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake with Lemony Glaze
I was so excited today when I went to Whole Foods and saw they had “Organic Blueberries” on sale for $3.99 a pint! Woo Hoo! Organic blueberries on sale! Yes! I love blueberries, actually any berry makes me happy. They are delicious, fun to eat and packed with antioxidants that help keep me healthy. Remember…
Super Moist Lemony Lemon Cakes
Making these lemony cakes brings me back to the Amalfi Coast in Italy. In Sorrento, you will see lemons everywhere. It’s a yellow heaven of greatness! Lemon trees are everywhere you look, and they are so huge and the lemons are so delicious. And the smell of citrus is everywhere! Every restaurant makes various dishes…
Chocolate Dipped, Chocolate Chip & Walnut Biscotti
For the love of chocolate, this is it! A twice baked Italian cookie made with cocoa, chocolate chips and toasted walnuts then dipped in more chocolate and a coating of more toasted walnuts!!!! Is that chocolate enough for you? These cookies incorporate some delicious toasted walnuts that are then smacked into small pieces to be…
Apple Yogurt Walnut Cake
So, if you follow my blog (and thank you) you will notice that I love to bake and cook with fruit. It just adds such delicious flavor and texture to your food. Since I had so many apples I wanted to bake some goodies to have on hand for company. And who doesn’t love a…
