Category Archives: treat

Berry “Cheesecake” Frozen Yogurt

Posted on June 23, 2016 by debspots

I promised you a Kauai post. I didn’t make this promise out loud or Tweet it or mention it here on the blog or take a picture and hashtag it on Instagram. I made it in my own head. … Continue reading →

Posted in fruit, gluten free, healthy, ice cream, snack, snacks, sweets, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged berries, frozen yogurt, raspberries, strawberries, treat, yogurt | 1 Comment

Magic Meringues

Posted on June 4, 2016 by debspots

I’ve never been a huge fan of meringue. A friend used to make a towering lemon meringue pie for dinner parties and everyone clamored for it. I was secretly a little phobic and queasy at the mere thought. Uncooked … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, gluten free, sweets, treat, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian | Tagged aquafaba, chickpeas, cookies, dairy free, gluten free, magic, make ahead, meringues, recipe, vegan, vegetarian | 4 Comments

One Minute Sticky Toffee Bowl Cake

Posted on April 8, 2016 by debspots

It’s a good thing I quit drinking. It’s been 12 years since I’ve had a cocktail, but I gotta tell you, the other day I was considering mixing myself a big, fat, dirty martini! I’m determined to get the … Continue reading →

Posted in art, dessert, easy, sweets, treat, treats, vegetarian, weeknight | Tagged bowl, cake, individual desserts, microwave, mug cake, one minute recipes, pudding, single serving, toffee | 8 Comments

Maple Mindfulness Mini Muffins

Posted on March 24, 2016 by debspots

I really wanted to make my own maple syrup last year. I thought about it, but that’s about as far as it got. As much as I am a die-hard do-it-yourselfer, last spring I was a little, um…shall we say … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, bread, breakfast, brunch, ceramics, easy, gluten free, healthy, snack, snacks, trail food, travel food, treat, Uncategorized, vegan, vegetarian, whole grain | Tagged gluten free, lclob, life changing loaf of bread, mini muffin, muffin, my new roots, oats, vegan, vegetarian | 9 Comments

Smart Whip

Posted on February 19, 2016 by debspots

Happy belated Valentine’s Day! When you’ve been married for 29½ years, February 14 is not a huge deal…but I had plans for a romantic, cozy afternoon and evening at home with my sweetie. And a special post for you. But, instead, … Continue reading →

Posted in dessert, dressing, entertaining, gluten free, healthy, kid friendly, low carb, lunch, simple recipes, snack, snacks, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian, workout | Tagged after school, cool whip, dip, fruit, kids, low calorie, low carb, topping | 8 Comments

Banana Caramel Upside Down Cookie Tart

Posted on February 10, 2016 by debspots

Hawaii. Sigh…It’s really wintry here and I’ve been thinking about Hawaii. When I think about Hawaii, thoughts of bananas are not far behind. So, as a result, I have a major kickass banana treat for you this week. Perhaps some … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, baking, dessert, fruit, kid friendly, snack, sweets, treat, treats, Uncategorized, vegetarian | Tagged bananas, banoffee, cake, caramel, cookie, crust, dough, make ahead, pie, recipe, salted caramel, tart, upside down cake | 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

Apple Roses

Posted on October 16, 2015 by debspots

The phone rang the instant I posted the comment on Facebook.“Are you serious”? I replied, “um…sort of, well…, partly.” My dear friend and tech angel, Mary, was responding to my comment: “We need to make these immediately”! The comment was … Continue reading →

Posted in baked, baked goods, dessert, treat | Tagged apple roses, apples, cancer, donate, gift, leukemia, lymphoma, pastry, puff pastry, roses, special occasion, vegetarian | 13 Comments

Honey Lavender Lightly Frozen Yogurt with Fruit

Posted on August 13, 2015 by debspots

Why do we love foraging? Who among us is immune to the charm of a perfect, wild berry? I know some folks are put off by thorns, mosquitos, and stained fingers. That strikes me as deeply tragic. Harvesting wild food … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast, dessert, treat | Tagged foraging, frozen yogurt, fruit, gluten free, healthy, herbs, honey, kids, lavender, low fat, no cook, post workout, recipe, snack, yogurt | 10 Comments

Celestial Double Chocolate Bread Pudding with Almonds

Posted on July 24, 2015 by debspots

Are we alone in the universe? Some people think this is a fun question. Let me be more specific. Several members of my immediate family, ahem (science nerds), think this is a fun question. I think it is an interesting … Continue reading →