Yesterday I spent my morning at a local coffee shop, reading and sipping my favorite caffeinated beverage. Okay, that was a long, round-about way to describe coffee. So there I was, drinking coffee when an older man approached me where I was sitting. As he stood above me he explained to me that he had…
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Simple Minds, Simple Sprinkles
Being a woman, I have the natural talent of over complicating things. You’re welcome, men. {Hey, we put up with your smelliness so consider us balanced and even}. I don’t know what it is about me but when it comes to choices, the path of simplicity never seems as thrilling as making a big mess out of my options. The irony occurs…
Peanut Butter Cup Healing
Bodhichitta is a Sanskrit word that means “noble or awakened heart.” Just as butter is inherent in milk and oil is inherent in a sesame seed, the soft spot of bodhichitta is inherent in you and me. It is equated, in part, with our ability to love, no matter how committed we are to unkindness, selfishness,…
Vegan Chocolate Easter Bunny
When Enjoy Life sent me a box of non-dairy chocolatey goodies to sample a few weeks ago, I had no choice but to make some form of candy with it, right? RIGHT?! It’s not like I am a stranger to this brand–in fact, it is my top pick when choosing chocolate to work with. I…
Raw Cadbury Eggs
So here is the where the post for Raw Cadbury Eggs actually originally headed: These Cadbury Creme Eggs really turned out beautifully. If only things taste as good as they look. Kinda like my Lucky Charms. I just loved their look but truth be told, there really is no turn-on for tons of powdered sugar….
Raw Chocolate Hearts
Valentine’s Day has never been of much amusement for me. Don’t get me wrong, I love all the holiday-themed foods and crafts of hearts & cupids just like anyone… But that is usually the extent as to how far my love goes for the holiday. Maybe it was all those bitter years of loneliness that…
Vegan Chocolate-Covered Spoons
Sometimes the simple things are just in order. Everybody knows that Valentine’s Day is the holiday of chocolate,so these spoons fit perfectly into the categories of: Simple. Chocolate-y. Romantic. {A fancier way to make a cup of hot chocolate} Perfect to romantically serve to your loved one while you snuggle with each other next to…
