chocolate

Vega One Bar Review

May 17, 2013
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Recently, my friends at Vega asked if I might be interested in sampling and reviewing their Vega One bar–a new extension of the Vega One line, which already includes Vega One shake. I said of course! The Vega vibrancy bars and the Vega Sport protein bars have gotten me through many a long day and [...]

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Discover Raw, Vegan Chocolates from Coracao Confections

May 4, 2013
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A while ago, the folks at Coracao Confections, a maker of raw, organic, gluten free chocolates, contacted me and asked me if I might be interested in reviewing a box of their yummy creations. Would I ever, I responded, and was blown away by the beautiful and generous gift box that arrived. Then my computer [...]

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Mini Raw, Vegan Almond Joy Bars

April 24, 2013
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Hi all! Thanks for the warm responses to Meghan Telpner’s interview–and her marvelous recipe for Orange Zest-Infused Stew! Are you ready for a treat? I was browsing through Food52 this week (I’m one of their columnists, but I also love getting inspired by all of the creativity on the site), and I saw this recipe [...]

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No Bake Tartelettes with Raw Vegan Chocolate Ganache Filling

February 13, 2013
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I’m kind of proud of myself tonight. After five years of making and experimenting with raw foods, I have finally made my very first high raw, vegan tart. Tartelette, to be precise. And it was worth waiting, because this rich, indulgent, chocolate creation is absolutely dreamy. What is a tart, anyway? Let’s see:

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Branching Out: A New Raw, Vegan Chocolate Pudding Recipe. Plus, Dedication vs. Obsession: Your Thoughts?

July 15, 2012
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For over four years now, I’ve been making the same recipe for chocomole again, and again, and again. It’s one of my favorite desserts, favorite snacks, and favorite raw food recipes, period, and it never gets old. That said, being a foodie is all about trying new things. This week, my new thing was bold: [...]

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Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes and Frosting

June 8, 2012
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Thank you for such an enormous and wonderful outpouring of love on my birthday! You all know how to make a gal feel special. Thank you so much, and I’m glad that the turning 30 theme struck a chord with many of you. Yesterday, I showed you my absolutely scrumptious birthday gift to myself: chocolate [...]

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Raw Dark Chocolate and Cherry Cookies

May 20, 2012
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As usual, thanks for the feedback on Friday. I mentioned that I’d be spending the next two weeks resting and spending a little time in the kitchen (OK, a lot of time), and these scrumptious raw dark chocolate and cherry cookies are one of the fruits of my labor! These cookies are inspired by one [...]

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