Is there anything prettier than a frozen berry dessert? Gazing at it, I can see a myriad of blues and reds dancing around in cool iciness, just waiting to turn off the summer heat with class. It always looks so regal. And stunning. And delicious. No wonder I just had to make one. Better yet, a luscious creamy berry freezer cake. No bake desserts are such a blessing during the summer aren’t they? I originally made this gorgeous dessert so many years ago I had to dust off my memory a bit in order to re-create it. In fact, it was one of the first raw desserts I ever made. […]
Black Forest Cherry On Top Yogurt Parfait
I first visited the Black Forest or Schwarz Wald in Germany when I was a freshman in Junior High School. That was a long time ago. However to this day, I recall every magical moment I spent in that mysterious place. It was the setting for many a children’s story and many a folklore. And it was most likely the origin of one of the most beloved desserts, Black Forest Cake. What makes the cake so über special? The combination of cherries, chocolate and cream. It was a union of flavors destined to be legendary. And it was destined to grace this colorful yogurt parfait. The Black Forest Cake or Schwarzwälderkirschtorte […]
Raspberry Blush Yogurt Smoothie
Pretty in pink is how I think of this gorgeous coconut yogurt drink. You take one of the healthiest foods you can eat, mix with red raspberries, lemon, and vanilla, and you end up with a probiotic and antioxidant-rich drink that’s totally slurpable. Okay there’s my word for a great drink. Cultured Coconut Yogurt won my heart (and stomach) over in a big way. It’s even easier to make than dairy yogurt and takes only 3 hours from start to finish. The first time I read about it, the instructions said to dehydrate for 6 – 8 hours. I liked it but didn’t love it. So it was good stretch […]
