For some reason I was at a loss this year as to which recipe to use for my Thanksgiving pie….until just today. I’d been so busy this last week it just really slipped my mind what day it even was. But when I awoke this morning, heard the chimes singing outside on our patio and noticed the colorful leaves flying gently about our window, the season was suddenly declaring itself loud and clear. I was having guests this holiday weekend so everything needed to be just right. One guest was going to be a young boy who really loved sweets; is there any other kind? I quickly scoured my multitude […]
Mango Coconut Cannoli with Lemon Ginger Crème and Crushed Pineapple
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 […]
Cultured Coconut Yogurt
Fresh Cultured coconut yogurt is a delicious and healthy alternative to dairy yogurt. The full-bodied texture and sweet flavor are similar to Greek-style yogurt and can be used in smoothies Raspberry Blush Yogurt Smoothie, in parfaits Black Forest Cherry On Top Yogurt Parfait, and even for a cake Black and Blue Berry Freezer Yogurt Cream Cake. In fact it can be used in any recipe calling for yogurt. Of course, it’s brilliant on its own. So what makes coconut yogurt so fabulous? For one thing it contains fresh coconut meat and über nutritional probiotics. Once considered a food to avoid because of its fat content, coconut is now one of the most sought after […]