Category Archives: chocolate

Loaded Blondies

Posted on March 4, 2017 by debspots

I learned to bake blondies 50 years ago when I was a girl scout. I was a terrible girl scout, a total flop. I don’t think I ever earned a single badge. But I got this recipe at one … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, kid friendly, simple recipes, sweets, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged bars, blondies, cookies, dessert, squares | 2 Comments

Marbled Chocolate Dip (Topping or Tart Filling)

Posted on February 11, 2017 by debspots

This recipe is dedicated to my number one recipe tester, ski partner, co-parent, and sweetheart, Bob McGrath. After 30 years of marriage, we probably should be getting tired of each other, but I love him more deeply every day. The … Continue reading →

Posted in baked goods, chocolate, dessert, easy, fruit, gluten free, ice cream, sauce, simple recipes, snack, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged dip, ganache, party, tart, topping, Valentine's Day, white chocolate | Leave a comment

Totally Luxurious Comforting Vegan Hot Chocolate

Posted on January 28, 2017 by debspots

I practice self-deceptive bird watching. Telling myself I am doing important scientific observation, I while away chunks of potentially productive time staring out the window. I never get tired of watching the chickadees. We’ve kept a bird feeder … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, brunch, chocolate, dessert, drink, drinks, family, gluten free, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged children, comfort, hot chocolate, Valentine's Day | 10 Comments

Chocolate Icebox Cake

Posted on November 18, 2016 by debspots

Wait ‘til you see the super charming recipe I have for you this week!! Sometimes, the most fun, adorable, and delightful things happen when we’re just playing around, and the evolution of this dessert was such a thing. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in chocolate, dessert, easy, family, sweets, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged chocolate whipped cream, family, holiday, make ahead, no bake, party, Thanksgiving | 12 Comments

Yogurt Bark

Posted on September 16, 2016 by debspots

The hummingbirds arrive in here in our woods on Brian’s birthday, May 2; they leave on Megan’s birthday, September 18. I fill the feeder in this week before their departure knowing that my nectar will provide fuel for their … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, brunch, chocolate, dessert, easy, gluten free, healthy, low carb, simple recipes, snack, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged dairy, frozen yogurt, fruit, nuts, refined sugar free, yogurt | 4 Comments

Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on December 11, 2015 by debspots

I’ve been working on this chocolate chip cookie recipe for 50 years. It is my holiday gift to you! Happy holidays!!! Like any decent food blogger, I’ve made many different chocolate chip cookies in my baking career. The originial Toll House … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, chocolate, dessert, holiday, sweets, treat, treats, Uncategorized | Tagged cookies, levain copycat, thick and chewy, whole wheat | 13 Comments

Black Sesame Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

Posted on March 8, 2015 by debspots

Are you a baker, or a cook? I have been both for very close to 50 years, and the distinction has always made sense to me. People always say you either prefer cooking or baking. And, until very recently, I … Continue reading →