Mango Yogurt Mousse

Creamy, luscious, every bite is savored. It’s one of my favorite recipes for summer time dinner parties; it’s easy to double or triple the recipe and serve in acrylic cups. And I always get requests for the recipe. Mango has a fascinating history and is...
Peach and Blackberry Crisp

Peach and Blackberry Crisp

Stone fruit and berries sprinkled with a blend of oats and nuts just barely crumbled together with a touch of butter (or coconut oil), and baked just enough to make each bite burst with flavor….hmmhmm summer has arrived! Mix some plain Greek yogurt sweetened...
Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

Chocolate Zucchini Cupcakes

These cupcakes are hugely popular with all our friends and family. The hint of cinnamon, the richness of cocoa and the bits of chocolate make every bite delicious. The zucchini adds moisture and putting a vegetable boost into dessert is good for a mother’s...
Raw Chocolate Mousse

Raw Chocolate Mousse

There is tree in our garden in Cochabamba so friendly and perfect for climbing, that my daughter named him Sammy Tree when she was three and needed help climbing into its branches. Sammy is an avocado tree and unbelievably fruitful! Last year, two branches broke under...
Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

This is a delightful recipe from Cooking Classy. I modified it by adding fresh ginger, reduced the sugar and used coconut oil. Rather than the Cream Cheese frosting from the original recipe, I made Whipped Orange Cream because I had heavy cream in my refrigerator. But...