Tag Archive: walnuts
Walnut Raspberry Brownies
December 19, 2012
Have you heard of the saying “Life is like chocolate, sometimes you gotta deal with nuts.” I can literally relate to this kidder, since I’m currently going through a rough patch with certain people. And I actually deemed them nuts, at least in my brain. However, I know that this too shall pass. I know I must just let things run their course. After all, it’s Christmas time. Nobody likes a melancholic Holiday season.
Wait, this post gets better. What I’m about to give you is something you can certainly serve on your Christmas table, and your friends and family might even give you a standing ovation. And of course, it has nuts (walnuts, my favorite!) and the sweetness and tanginess of raspberry.
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Walnut Chocolate Rum Balls
May 16, 2012
Anytime you want to whip up dessert in a jiffy, Walnut Chocolate Rum Balls can be your go-to recipe.
Quick info... rum was made long before any other spirit was manufactured, distilled, and made. For the record, it was actually the first branded spirit. Rations of rum were actually provided for the sailors in the British Army so they could mix it with lime juice to fight off the scurvy.
With regard to walnuts, these nuts are rich sources of energy. They also pack a lot of health benefits. They contain vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and antioxidants that are essential to achieve optimum health.
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Chocolate Apple Bread
April 4, 2012
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away." True enough, research has it that consuming apples helps us in controlling weight gain. Also, apples could lower our risks of developing certain heart diseases and cancer, among others.
The flavors of chocolate and apple combined works so well in this subtly-spiced bread recipe. The chunky apples even retain some of their crunch and firmness such that every bite will be a delight! And you can never take for granted the scattered chocolate chips throughout, as well as the crunch of the chopped walnuts.
It goes perfectly well with a cup of Joe or a cup of warm tea on days you like to unwind.
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