Tag: healthy dessert

This Snack Be Straight Poppin’

Captain's log 342. I've lost count of how many days we've been living this quarantine life. Every day brings something new but at the same time, nothing new. More restrictions, more rules, more fear, more munchies! I know I am not alone here. I've seen it all over the place; everyone is struggling with being … Continue reading This Snack Be Straight Poppin’

If You Like Piña Coladas, and Being in Quarantine….

⇒Please note that while there is a recipe on this post, there are also many links to various information sources regarding the current happenings surrounding Coronoavirus-19/Covid-19.⇐ If you are only looking for the recipe, please feel free to scroll to the bottom of the article where it will be posted as per usual. There is … Continue reading If You Like Piña Coladas, and Being in Quarantine….

I’m in a New York (Cheesecake) State of Mind….

Having lived in New York for my entire life, I've always known that there are a few certain inexorable things that come with being a New Yorker: a snarky attitude, a large roster of four letter words, a love of REAL apples and cheesecake. Real, honest to goodness cheesecake. The dense, creamy decadence that all … Continue reading I’m in a New York (Cheesecake) State of Mind….

9 out of 10 People Love Chocolate. The 10th person is a liar…

"My wife said, 'Take me in your arms and whisper something soft and sweet.' I said, 'chocolate fudge.'" - Tommy Cooper Chocolate. As a woman, I have a specific love for this nectar of the gods. And while hormones definitely play a role in some chocolate cravings, it's also been proven that there are other … Continue reading 9 out of 10 People Love Chocolate. The 10th person is a liar…

Might as Well Face it, You’re Addicted to Fudge!

  Valentine's day; It's basically here. Holidays like this which are (pretty much) centered around candy are difficult post weight loss surgery. People want to be able to celebrate their favorite holidays and just to be able to have that sense of normalcy after making such a huge life change. I hear a lot of … Continue reading Might as Well Face it, You’re Addicted to Fudge!

It’s So Fluffy, I’m Gonna Die!

Want to make your head explode? I have come up with a recipe for cheesecake that is both dense AND fluffy at once. /Pause for gasp/ That's right, folks!... Okay, but in all seriousness, I think I figured it out! One of the main characteristics of a traditional New York style cheesecake is that it … Continue reading It’s So Fluffy, I’m Gonna Die!

Use your Egg-Noggin with this one…

While I intended the Triamisu brownies to be the last recipe post before Christmas, I had a request for my Low Carb Eggnog recipe. Who am I to deny such a simple request?Traditionally, eggnog is extremely sugary and thick, so obviously very outside of the boundaries of what we should have as low carbers/bariatric patients. … Continue reading Use your Egg-Noggin with this one…

I Tiramis-You…

Okay guys, I'm super excited about this recipe. This is a bit of a departure from the rest of the Holiday Survival dessert recipes. Instead of cookies or candies, tonight I have Tiramisu Brownies for you! This recipe combines a low carb, fudgey brownie recipe with a ricotta custard topping. I will admit that the … Continue reading I Tiramis-You…

Dat Cookie, Dough….

Get it?... Cookie though? Cookie dough?.... Note to self: puns aren't funny if you have to explain them. Now where's the window so I can throw this rule out of it and continue in my ways?Moving on... Peanut butter cookies. These babies right here are why I feel so bad for people with peanut allergies (and … Continue reading Dat Cookie, Dough….

This Will Definitely Make You Toss Your Cookies…

Doesn't that just scream "read me!"? When it comes to writing, there are two things I just completely blank on: naming/titling things and conclusions. When it comes time to work on either of those, it's like someone switched my brain to television static. But that tid bit aside, here's the second post of Christmas Cookies … Continue reading This Will Definitely Make You Toss Your Cookies…