dessert

Orange and Cranberry Scones (GF, V)

By , October 11, 2024

‘We may usefully consider, then, the value of oranges. They are, of course, one of the most universally enjoyed of fruits…but they have other qualities besides their natural succulence and delectability. They are a symbol of the sweetness and peace which follow upon bitterness and storm. The oranges…are the visible fruits and invisible graces. This

Apricot Compote (DF, GF)

By , July 12, 2024

‘Everyone wants to pick the fruit, but first you must plant the tree’ This is a delicious compote. It can be eaten with oatmeal, yogurt, with cheese or on its own. It can be made with any stone fruit and is good for when you buy a large yield and it’s too hot to keep

Easy Peasy Chocolate Bark

By , June 15, 2024

‘One bite is all it takes’ I made this for my mother-in-law in lieu of a birthday cake. This is because it is quick and doesn’t have many ingredients, as well as the fact that she LOVES chocolate. This is a fun dish to make with kids as it is easy, and they can customize

Double Protein Chocolate Brownie Cake (GF, DF)

By , March 21, 2024

‘No matter where you go, there you are’ Confucius. We all have challenges. We all go through difficult times. We all deal with constantly changing and sometimes confusing emotions and we all struggle to treat ourselves kindly now and then. This makes us human. What has this got to do with chocolate cake. Everything and

Almond Coconut Chocolate Muffins (GF, DF)

By , December 31, 2022

‘I said to the almond tree, speak to me of God, and the almond tree blossomed’ I love this recipe as it is naturally gluten free with lots of healthy ingredients and an antioxidant bonus from the raw cacao. It is gooey and chocolatey, without having dairy or chocolate. Great for a sophisticated adult dessert

Chocolate Almond Cream Pie (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , January 2, 2022

‘A new year means a new chapter. I hope 2022 is an incredible part of your story’. ‘I didn’t hear the question, but the answer is chocolate’ sounds like a Mr B quote! This was a gift for him as a count-down to new year. I made the pie and some extra chocolate mousse and

Honey Lemon Cake (Gluten Free)

By , August 28, 2021

‘The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us…’  This is a beautiful moist gluten free cake from Nik Sharma of a brown table. It is a beautiful blog and there is always an interesting culinary twist to be inspired by. This cake caught my eye due

Lime Mousse (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 31, 2021

This is taken from Divya Alter’s summer recipes. It’s a sweet-sour, creamy and refreshing and more nourishing than ice cream.  The cashews make for a rich dessert so you don’t need much to feel satiated. That did not stop Mr. B from having two. The balance of sweet and sour is perfect. I reduced the

Rose Almond Delight (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , June 19, 2021

‘The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives a rose” This is another beautiful recipe from Divya Alters book, ‘how to eat for how you feel’. It is full of fragrant and calming rose and cardamom and grounding agar and almond. It is meant to serve as a cooling dessert in the summer and

Cardamom and Golden Raisin Scones (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

By , May 23, 2021

‘The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us…’ I am immediately comforted by anything that has the fragrance of cardamom.  This is not surprising, as Cardamom has a sweet and soothing aroma. It is a natural calmative, helping to settle the nervous system, as well as