Colourful Palate

I remember my first time eating gelato…it was at a huge, indoors Farmer’s Market and I had never even heard of the Italian ice-cream. It was perfect…it wasn’t as rich as ice-cream, but it was still so Continue reading »

I have a confession. When I make cookies, I really don’t want the cookies…I want the dough. I’m not even really a cookie fan (unless there’s serious chocolate involved Continue reading »

I think I’ve discovered a secret. It concerns my dreadful mid-afternoon cravings for something sweet. Come on, don’t make me feel alone and pretend that your sweet tooth doesn’t ever kick in. If we all just admit that the four-year old in all of us likes sweet things, we’ll all come out of denial and be so much the happier Continue reading »

Do you ever have a moment where you suddenly, with a strong sense of urgency, realize that you need chocolate…like NOW? The feeling doesn’t crawl upon you slowly; it’s like a zero to sixty emotional response. I know. It’s intense, right? This is much too common in my life, but I Continue reading »

Today my sweet tooth attacked me…it was a brutal fight which lasted maybe 30 seconds. I simply smiled and waved the white flag of surrender, while dreaming of the something I had been tempted with. It’s a childhood favourite…we didn’t make it very often, so it was so special when Continue reading »

I’m so proud of my Mom! She’s such a gracious beauty, a servant, and she has a genuine heart of love for everyone who comes in her path. She is always having people over for dinner and making everyone feel special. I have learned Continue reading »

Chocolate is my one true love. I’m single, so I can say that with a clear conscience. I’m afraid that even in the name of health and vitality, I could never in my wildest dreams give it up. Nope. Never happening. As one wise human once said, “I’d give up chocolate, but Continue reading »