Dairy Free Flourless Chocolate Cake – This dense, perfectly rich chocolate cake is gluten free, dairy free, paleo, and naturally sweetened, but has all the indulgent decadence you’re looking for on a special occasion. Pro tip: don’t skip the raspberry sauce! I need very few excuses to make something chocolate, but Valentine’s Day is one…
Chocolate Strawberry Shake
This Chocolate Strawberry Shake is a delicious healthy treat! Strawberry flavor with a kiss (or more) of chocolate… It’s like sipping a Chocolate Covered Strawberry. One of the best parts of our diet change (even three years in) is re-discovering how delicious and flavorful so many healthy foods are. I love being able to make something…
14 Dates of Valentines (Experience Gift Ideas!)
14 Dates of Valentines – Give the gift of experiences this Valentine’s Day with one (or all!) of these 14 date night ideas. Plenty of ideas for date nights in and dates out! The 14 Dates of Valentine’s is one of my favorite gift traditions. I’ve done this a few different ways in the past. Sometimes,…
The Best Vegan Chocolate Pudding (Paleo, too!)
The BEST Vegan Chocolate Pudding – You’ll never believe this is dairy-free chocolate pudding! This vegan chocolate pudding is the real deal–chocolatey, rich, and creamy, with no avocado, banana, or tofu. It’s the perfect simple dessert (or packed lunch surprise!) Photos updated + video added January 2017 Sophie’s preschool has an awesome practice of eating…
Chocolate Cherry Hazelnut Bars
Chocolate Cherry Hazelnut Bars – These yummy snack bars always hit the spot! Gluten and dairy free + paleo friendly! Maybe you’re thinking “Emily. Girlfriend. Enough with the snack bars already.” And if so, I’ll direct you to pictures of my babies as a distraction from this post. But holy cow. I wish I’d had…
My Bubbly Valentine
This is the first year we get to give valentines to a school class. Sophie mostly understands that Valentine’s Day and hearts are related, but truth be told, this year it’s 100% my choice about which valentines we give out this year. Truth also being told, these last two quarters of graduate school have…
Raspberry Hazelnut Linzer Cookies
First off, SEEING MY SISTER IS THE BEST! Lots of pictures and stories to come, but for now… a recipe. It’s almost February, dear reader! Do you have your Valentine’s plans all sorted out yet? We’re getting started on our 14 Dates of Valentines and it’s turned out to be a great project! I thought…
14 Dates of Valentine’s
It’s a bit early for a Valentine’s Day post, but I wanted to share my plan for this year. Since we’ve been married, I’ve tried to complete a 14 Days of Valentine’s for Michael. From February 1st through the 14th, I’d give him something small to show him I love or care about him. Sometimes,…
