Strawberries, Chocolate-Kissed, with Infused Ganache
What a great surprise to pull out of the refrigerator for your romantic dinner for two. Even a tender nibble brings the sweet juices of cherry, strawberry, or raspberry, encased in the thin waiting sheath of dark chocolate. What is it about chocolate and red fruit that seems...
The Chemistry of Love, Sex, and Chocolate: Radio Program Posted
The Radio Show from this weekend had a great guest, talking about the chemistry that goes on in your brain and body in association with amorous feelings and, of course, chocolate. It’s Valentines Day after all. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW Would love to get your thoughts on...
Chocolate Is a Health Food For Your Brain. Here’s why.
Great article by Kristen Coveleskie on Chocolate … and the ways that this wonderful food (isn’t it its own food group??) acts like a drug that is actually very, very good for your brain!!(please share this with anyone who loves chocolate … yeah right!) While thinking of things to put...
Radio Program Contents For Saturday (Noon EST)
Here’s the flight plan … for what I’m talking about today (I’m on from 12:00 to 12:30).Call to chat: 412.333.1360 Listen live by clicking here. Starbucks defeats woman’s lawsuit over spilled HOT tea in her lap Mayor of San Fran BANS Happy Meal Toys. A good thing or not? ...
Chewy Chocolate Oat Cookies
You’ll Need: 1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla 1-3/4 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked...
When you need a little decadence
Wine, chocolate, and cheese are typically viewed as the dietary sins that you absolutely must stay away from if you want to control those growing belly bulges and saddle bags. The saturated fat, the cocoa butter, the empty alcohol calories! If we can agree on anything (the riff goes),...