Tag Archives: chocolate

February 22, 2013 · 10:25 pm

Let Them Eat Chocolate!

The rabble demands chocolate.  Continue reading →

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February 2, 2013 · 8:26 pm

Full-test Chocolate Cookies for Valentine’s Day

My 12 year old son Ken wants to bring in treats for his friends for Valentine’s Day.  Personally, I think this is subterfuge so he can give a treat to whatever girl he happens to like this week. Continue reading →

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January 27, 2013 · 8:47 pm

Cleaning Out the Freezer… Et Voila Chocolate Babka Bread Pudding!

I inventoried our basement freezer this weekend and way back on the top shelf where I keep bread products, I found a loaf of chocolate babka.  Not any chocolate babka, but babka from Zabar’s in NYC.  Continue reading →

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January 25, 2013 · 9:13 pm

Taste and Convenience Test: High-end vs. Low-end Chocolate Mousse

Grace emailed me a few weeks ago that she made blender chocolate mousse that required no cooking.  Yet it was made with eggs.  Hmm.  Continue reading →

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January 4, 2013 · 7:58 pm

Taste Test #2 By The Tweenagers – Low-Fat Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Before I forget, I need to give you an update on my recent post about the plate method for diabetics.  My sister Tina commented that for the DM plate method, you should add a fruit and a glass of low-fat milk. Continue reading →

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January 4, 2013 · 3:43 pm

Taste Test #1: Chocolate Angel Food Cake

I’m not a fan of baking with Splenda.  I bought the “measurable” Splenda and was somewhat grossed out (as was Grace) by the fact that it bubbles when you spoon it into any liquid– kinda creeped me out about using it for baking. Continue reading →

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