Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel. During a Christmas Market cruise, I tasted authentic German gingerbread which inspired the recipe you see below. German gingerbread is much different than the kind we have here in America. If you can't go there to taste it, you can make it European-style at home. Enjoy … [Read more...]
Ambrosia with Berries and Champagne
Berries are ridiculously good for you and filled with anti-aging antioxidants. They're even better mixed in with a little bubbly. That's why I created this yummy champagne berry ambrosia that only takes minutes to make. Enjoy this recipe! This recipe is perfect at the end of a meal, to eat as a snack, or at a Sunday brunch. There’s no refined … [Read more...]
Brigadeiros Brazilian Candies: Small Treat, Big Heart – Recipe
This marvelous candy craze began in Brazil during the 1940s. It was wartime. Picture how hard it must have been, to get your hands on fresh fruits or decadent sweets. Near impossible. Enter The Brigadeiros and a few creative women from Rio de Janeiro who helped dream them up. (recipe at the bottom of this post) They knew they'd have to make something great, using the … [Read more...]
Pastéis de Nata: Lisbon, Portugal’s Secret Recipe
While we were on a Mediterranean cruise on the Cunard Queen Elizabeth, we stopped in Lisbon, Portugal. It was a short day excursion, but while we were there, we tasted one of Portugal's specialty desserts called Pastéis de Nata, which are fabulously tasty custard tarts. My life was forever changed. Find a local guide in Lisbon, here. I'm not a huge dessert eater, but I … [Read more...]
Apple Cups with Pumpkin
We all love dessert but sometimes it doesn’t love us. Still, you want to enjoy life, so why not have something sweet once in a while? My Apple Cups with Pumpkin dessert recipe below will satisfy your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar. It's a delightful and healthy dessert with only a sprinkle of sugar that you can serve guilt-free to your grandchildren, elderly … [Read more...]