When I worked at the espresso shop on The Island, my friend Nikole would often draw a weekly chalkboard scene, which then I'd come up with a drink special to match it. Between Nikole and I, we came up with what we dubbed 'The Granola Bar Latte". It paid homage to the hard, crunchy granola bars of… Continue reading Handmade Coconut Syrup & The Granola Bar Latte
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Dark Chocolate Truffles
I'd call this lazy candy making, for really you don't have to do a lot, no thermometers or boiling pots of sugar are involved and you get luscious bites in the end! Who wouldn't want a small container fo these to nibble on? And they are simply elegant. Dark Chocolate Truffles Ingredients: 8 ounces dark chocolate chips… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Truffles
Vegan Cupcakes: Double ‘Nog Cakes
Further inspired by my love of So Delicious Coconut Nog, I came up a cupcake and frosting recipes featuring its deliciousness. Are these health food? Duh, no. They are cupcakes, people! Although the cakes themselves are reasonable enough and I made them with white whole wheat flour. If you haven't found a love of whole… Continue reading Vegan Cupcakes: Double ‘Nog Cakes
Handmade Gingerbread Latte Syrup (With Latte Recipe)
It's blustery, cold and did I mention mega-windy outside? That means...it is the perfect time for a morning latte! It's funny in the Pacific Northwest...if you are of a certain age, you probably have worked as a barista at some point. Espresso stands were our signature in the late 80's and mid 90's, then morphed… Continue reading Handmade Gingerbread Latte Syrup (With Latte Recipe)