Yes, February 14th is Valentines Day. It’s hard not to know, and I realize that some people consider Val Day a “greeting card holiday” and for couples only. I’m single and I see it as a chance to celebrate love for all beings, with compassion and a healthy dose of deliciousness. Now, thanks to the generosity […]
Brooklyn Blackout Cake for National Chocolate Cake Day
For National Chocolate Cake Day, my first thought was to post the recipe for the cake that started it all for me, the Chocolate Cake to Live For, but the one I really wanted to share is the cake of my childhood, the Ebingers Bakery Brooklyn Blackout Cake. No matter where I have traveled to […]
Raw Chocolate Fudge and Mandarin Orange Tart for National Pie Day
Photo by Hannah Kaminksy© 2015 This is my personal opinion of course, but the majority, if not all of the raw chocolate tart fillings I’ve sampled seemed more like date paste-flavored cocoa rather than the rich, silken chocolate fudge I craved. I tested many fillings until I was satisfied. This chocolate fudge filling is different. Luxuriously smooth and definitely […]
NW Chocolate Fest Recipe: Bittersweet Ganache Glazed Chocolate Torte to Live For
My trip to the Pacific Northwest started in Portland, OR where I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Portland VegFest, as described in my previous blog post. I’m writing now from Seattle and it’s all about chocolate, my favorite bean. Well, chocolate and some Field Roast Grain Meat Company love. David Lee, the founder of the company, […]
