A Sign from the Universe

Thoughts of swinging by the store to buy some chocolate covered peanuts had just popped into my head when the traffic light turned red, stopping us behind this car with "CHOCLUV" on its tag. 

Well, this chocoholic can take a hint.

inspired by addictions that are legal and popular, and delicious 

Hair of the Dog: Pina Colada Edition

Not sure if eating these coconut macaroon cookies dipped in dark chocolate will lessen the effects of enthusiastically celebrating National Pina Colada Day yesterday, July, 10, but they taste so good that any recovery benefits are a bonus.

inspired by colloquial expressions, sweet adult beverages, and modified recipes for baked goodies faves

Cordial Treats

inspired by freebies from grocery store loyalty programs and goodies companies that give back to the environment

Truth in Advertising

It's surprisingly delicious.

inspired by the Lucky Charms cereal slogan, innovative chocoholic ice cream makers who also respect nutrition, and actual versus recommended serving sizes

Three Little Words

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes.

inspired by an annual Roman fertility rite, an execution turned into a commercialized distortion of expressing love for others and any reason to give and receive chocolate

I Can Make Your Thighs Slap

Eat them up!
Nobody can save your soles 'cause you've been running in this city, I know
Too many calories, all these carbs got you losing control...

inspired by a sale on vanilla chai cupcake kits, abandoned food consumption resolutions, and Fitz & the Tantrums

Random Holiday Baking Notes

The Raspberry Dark Chocolate Marble cookie recipe from The Washington Post works just as well with cranberries and white chocolate (pulverize white chocolate chips). In hindsight, rolling the two doughs into a longer, skinnier log then twisting again would have given the cookies a more marbled appearance. They were a hit.

Placing a small juice glass in a plastic sandwich bags is an easy way to flatten cookie dough.

inspired by seasonal treats, family traditions and scratch-made food-is-love gifts