Large spoon please. And then step back.

dessert-pumpkin-yogurt

“Mix 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup of nonfat plain Greek Yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and stevia to taste. It’s delicious, just 100 calories and full of fiber.”


For recipe, go to Simple Daily Recipes

Prosecco & Popcorn


Salivating…and if this wasn’t enough for you – check out Fabio’s Popcorn with Parmesan & Pancetta.  Mouthwatering!


Chocolate. Now. Full Stop.

craving, sweet, candy bar

Todd Masonis, the co-founder of  Dandelion Chocolate, a beautiful little chocolate factory/shop on Valencia Street shares some tips on tasting chocolate in a post titled the Art of Tasting Chocolate Mindfully.  Here’s a few excerpts of his tips (along with my editorial comments of course):

1) “The first step is to slow down. Before you rip apart the packaging and dig in, take a moment to read about the bar…Chocolate makers think through countless decisions and this is our opportunity to share our perspective. Even the physicality of our packaging should draw you into the chocolate experience. In our case, the handmade cotton paper should feel soft. Like our bars, the slightly imperfect screenprinting should reinforce the touch-of-the-hand craftsmanship that goes into each of our bars….”  (DK: Really.  Slow down, huh?  Hmmmm. Let’s try step two.) Continue reading “Chocolate. Now. Full Stop.”

I want this

Jell-o Orange 1

Jell-o orange 2


Low calorie too!  Source: Find additional photos and recipe @ How to Make JELL-O Oranges by Amber Atizado.

Pie. Period.

Macadamia Key Lime Pie.

Two new twists on an old summer time favorite – shortbread cookie crust and the addition of chopped Macadamia Nuts.

Smooth.  Sweet.  Tangy (but not overly so).

And, crunchy.

Calorie count?  If you need to ask, move on.

HIGHLY recommended.

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Macadamia Key Lime Pie


Source: Taste of Home