I was in dessert-love the first time I made these….two of my all-time favorite tropical fruits mixed with healthy coconut and rich lemony crème. To this day hubby says it’s in his top favorite creations of mine. And it’s near the top for me as well. I was swept away not just by the incredible flavors but by the golden sunshine colors Sunshine Nutrient Smoothie. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such luminous cannoli. They seemed to just glow from all the brilliant orange and yellow fruits. All I had to do was assemble them, and let their natural beauty and flavors shine through. The concept for this recipe came to me […]
Brazilian Chia Parfait
South America is home to an abundance of unique plant foods. In fact rarely a day goes by that I don’t indulge in at least one of them. I had already created a drink using many of those regional ingredients Dreams of Cacao however a luscious dessert seemed even more appropriate; one that would be gratifying and and linger long after the last spoonful was gone. Deep intense flavors oozing with enzyme-rich nutrients was my goal. And that meant including one of my favorite indigenous foods; Brazil nuts. Brazil nuts are a culinary wonder. Pop one in your mouth and see if you don’t experience a delightful crunch and an […]