Wine Poached Pears are one of those beautifully presented desserts that is so easy to make, it almost feels like cheating. As a minimalist, I prefer to make desserts that don’t require a variety of equipment or special pans. This one is great, because it looks so beautiful and yet requires so little. Wine Poached Pears are a definite favorite at our house. You can see the mouths begin to water anytime someone brings it up, and really, no one wants to wait for a special occasion to have it again.
Archives for November 2013
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip is always a crowd pleaser. Whether I whip it out for holiday get togethers or simply serve it as a family snack on movie nights, everyone devours the entire bowl. I serve this chocolate chip cheesecake dip with sliced apples or homemade graham crackers. While this treat is surely decadent, it’s also wholesome. That’s because I prioritize using butter from grass-fed cows, organic cream cheese from cows raised on pasture, naturally-sweetened chocolate chips made with soy-free, fair-trade chocolate, and honey from my local beekeeper.
October Giveaway Winner
It’s time to announce the winner of October’s Vitamix giveaway. And the winner is …
The Paleo Chocolate Lover’s Cookbook: WEEKEND BOOK LOVE
Are you a chocolate lover? I am. While I adore eating locally and in season, I’ve always known that one non-local food I would never give up (barring a zombie apocalypse) is chocolate. Yet being a chocolate lover is hard for Real Foodies like us. That’s because too many yummy chocolate desserts are full of…
3 Ways to Heal A Stressed Metabolism
Do you have a stressed metabolism? Have you ever lost weight by going on a restrictive diet, then gained it all back (even if you didn’t entirely abandon the diet)? Or maybe you’ve got thyroid problems, irregular menstrual cycles, mood swings, or acne? Are you tired during the day and alert at night? If any of these sound familiar, it’s likely you have a stressed metabolism. Thankfully, it doesn’t have to stay that way. You can heal your metabolism and restore your health!