Author Archive: Ashleigh Rader
Chocolate Pear Dessert Recipe
May 27, 2015
I'd imagine that the Red Queen would have been nibbling away at something like this delicious chocolate and pear pudding dessert while unbeknownst to her, Alice had slipped her way into her kingdom of Wonderland.
KFC Tests Edible Chocolate Coffee Cups
May 22, 2015
It seems the UK is where innovation is really happening for the regular folk. It's one thing to be excited about the newest iPhone, but I'd be equally excited to start purchasing coffee if it came in an edible chocolate-lined cookie cup!
Keep up the ingenuity over there, and feel free to pass along some ideas across the pond to, say, Starbucks.
Chocolate Brownie Fruit Pizza Recipe
May 20, 2015
This may be the perfect dessert to bring to any event this summer - a potluck, a lake house weekend, tea with the girls, wine on the lawn, you name it.
Who doesn't love fruit pizza? And even better, it's been chocolate-ified. This is a definite crowd-pleaser, and the fresh fruit combines beautifully with the chocolate "pizza".
Chocolate Butter Sticks
May 15, 2015
Southern cooking sensation Paula Deen has a new product on the market, and it looks positively sinful. With a playful quote from Paula on the wrappings, saying "Hey ya'll, my butter churned to chocolate,"
I'd say these churned chocolate butter sticks are more for fun and novelty than anything. Yes, chocolate now comes in the shape of butter sticks - would you like white, milk, or dark?
Chocolate Orange Supreme Cheesecake Recipe
May 13, 2015
It won't be long before summer is here, and the song of ice cream trucks and children running fills the streets. For many children, the single best sound they’ll hear on any hot summer day is the catchy jingle of the ice cream truck as it makes its way down their street.
As a child, I recall orange dreamsicles to have been a popular treat of choice. I wonder what the kiddies go for nowadays! Well, if you're looking for a dessert that brings the magic of summer days inside, this chocolate orange-dreamy-cheesecake pairs well with sunny days and bare feet.
Chocolate Coated Marshmallow Truffles Recipe
May 6, 2015
Camping season is nigh upon us! For those of you who can't stand the unfortunate bug-gy aspect of camping, this cool spring weather may be your perfect match. Just like these ooey gooey chocolate coated marshmallow truffles are your new perfect match.
Banning Chocolate Used to Bait Bears?
May 1, 2015
Big news from New Hampshireregarding the effects of bears consuming various chocolate products. New Hampshire is a state where hunting is a rich tradition. And, part of that tradition involves setting up bait for bears in order to lure them - bait that includes chocolates, which have been found to be fatally harmful to some bears in the area.
Cherry and Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe
April 29, 2015
When you eat cherries, you enjoy much more than just their amazing taste. They’re packed with antioxidants and offer many health benefits, including help with insomnia, joint pain and belly fat. Another benefit is the wood of some cherry species that is especially esteemed for the manufacture of fine furniture.
As Spring and Summer arrive, take them in with some fresh cherries, and try out this delicious cherry and chocolate sheet cake recipe.
Yoga and Chocolate
April 24, 2015
Yoga is a well-known model for reducing stress and practicing mindfulness. Recently, it’s been infused with mindful eating practices as yogis across the country indulge in wine, food, and chocolate before, during, and/or after their sessions.
Earth Day Chocolate Cake Pops Recipe
April 22, 2015
Happy Earth Day, everyone!!! How will you be celebrating Earth Day's 45th anniversary? Head on over to EarthDay.org to find Earth Day activities in your area, or to learn about how you can help support our environment.
We've got a great recipe to help you celebrate Earth Day chocolate-style this year, since Earth is the only known planet with chocolate! Cake pops are all the rage, and this recipe for chocolate cake pops decorated as mini planet Earths are so fun, you'll want to share them with everyone!