Chocolate-y Cherry Chip Cookies
Once upon a time there was a choke cherry tree right outside my door. It was so prolific that we were able to share cherries with all the critters, the neighbors and still have enough for jams and sauces. I wish that cherry tree was here now. It’s long gone, but it still inspires recipes till this day. The smell and taste of a plump and juicy cherry make this fruit one of my top 5 favorites. Often needing an intervention, I can polish off 2 lbs without batting an eye. And believe me, I have. This year the fresh cherries were very sweet and while they were in season,…
Blueberry Peach Cobbler
This recipe did not start out as a cobbler, it started out as a mini pie. I didn’t have the right pan, so I had to adapt it. As I contemplated the flavor profiles, I thought I would make the first attempt simple. I started out thinking blueberry. The local farmer’s market had blueberries, but when I first walked in, the fabulous aroma of peach hit me like a brick. Choosing the right fruit makes all the difference in the world. Blueberries should be almost hard and give off a mild scent. Choose a peach with a more reddish color than yellow. The closer the red is to the stem,…
Chocolate Lemon Bark with Lavender and Goji
Chocolate makes the world go ‘round. I don’t know about you but for me, chocolate fixes everything. This whole recipe began as an experiment. Raw chocolate is known to have a relatively low melting point due to the high coconut oil content. So, this recipe was more of a search to find the key to a strong raw bark. I think I nailed it! If ever there was an antioxidant bank, this chocolate would be its currency! But antioxidants are not nearly all this tasty treat has to offer. In addition to cacao being a recognized aphrodisiac due to its ability to increase your body’s serotonin and dopamine production, cacao…
