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(Almost) Instant Sponge Pudding

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Meals don’t feel complete without at least a morsel of sweetness to round them off. Most of the time a square of dark chocolate or scoop of ice cream is enough to satisfy but sometimes the cravings require something with a bit more substance. Inevitably these desires are strongest when the cupboards and freezer are bereft of anything sugar based. Yes, one could turn to the fruit bowl but a pear or apple isn’t fun – it has no air of decadence or whiff of naughtiness and thus little ability to satisfy. It was this combination of empty shelves and niggling desire for sweetness that led to the creation of insta-pud: a hearty late winter warmer that expanded the stomach, delighted the senses and induced a state of near comatose happiness soon after finishing the last mouthful. As far as sponge puddings go, it won’t win any awards. It certainly doesn’t have the artery clogging density of a steamed suet based effort or the deft lightness of a well worked cake. But what it lacks in technique, it more …

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Something Sweet

No matter what your relationship status may be this Valentine’s Day, be sure to treat yourself to something sweet . Chocolate Heart Candies from One Lucky Duck **What are the sweet things in your life?**

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Top 5 New Zealand Road Trip Food Products

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If you ever travel to New Zealand, chances are you will be doing a lot of driving. The country is much larger than most people realize, and getting from point A to point B is normally a few hours drive. The country is very spread out. A trip to NZ always ends up being a big long road trip for CK and I, which means we are living out of a car for the majority of the trip. As a result, we have seeked out the best food products that not only keep well, but are also a good source of energy. Here is a top 5 list of our favorite New Zealand road trip products. These goodies are now the first things we grab when we walk into a NZ grocery store. Number 5 : Seafood in a can . Although I have mussels pictured below (only picture I had), they are actually my least favorite. The best seafood in a can is the sardines in tomato sauce. They are great for sandwiches, and a great source of protein. Seafood in a Can Number 4 : Mother Earth Baked Oaty Slices . These are full of…

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Vosges Exotic Caramels + Marshmallow

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I thought my love affair with Vosges Haut-Chocolat was over, but clearly, it is not. On my way back from Memphis, I flew through the O’Hare airport, where I bumped into the very familiar Vosges Haut-Chocolat stand. “I’ve got an hour and a half”, I thought to myself. “Won’t hurt to look. I’ve tried pretty much everything I wanted to.” Boy, was I wrong. Vosges has expanded its product line to offer so much more than chocolate bars, truffles, and hot chocolate mixes. I saw chocolate covered tortilla chips, peanut butter bonbons, chocolate covered mango, caramels, books, and more. I was in awe with all that was offered. I was like a little kid in a candy shop. Of course, I had to buy something. I wasn’t sure what I was going to buy, but I needed to buy something. After much contemplation, I finally decided on the exotic caramels. I chose the 4-piece Exotic Caramels, which fit nicely into my carry on luggage. These were the 4 flavors + interesting tasting notes that came with the caramels: Crema…

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Theo Chocolate

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One of my addictions while travelling is buying exotic looking chocolate. This is somewhat ironic because, personally, I don’t even like chocolate all that much. Nonetheless, I gravitate towards the cocoa treats when I’m away from home, and I’m especially vulnerable to smart packaging and designs. My latest discovery is Theo Chocolate . I saw these cool choco bars while perusing through my favorite grocery store, Whole Foods , in Houston. Theo chocolate is the first and only organic and Fair Trade chocolate factory in the US. I had no clue that most US organic chocolate was manufactured in Europe. It wasn’t Theo’s great organic and Fair Trade story that initially attracted me, it was their eclectic packaging design by Hungarian-American designer, ‘ KittenChops ‘. She has a very unique spin to design and collages, and her blog KittenChops is a great place to read about her inspirations and ideas. Clients and companies she’s worked with include Starbucks , and The Seattle Times . Theo Chocolates have a wide range of flavors, both traditional and exotic. I picked up two bars. The first…

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Skittles Citrus

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Now that the holidays are officially here, I have a bit of time to breath again. I have a small mountain of goodies in my kitchen that I’ve been meaning to check out when I had free time. My goodies are mostly food gifts I have received from people, i.e. Oz goodies from CK, and Malaysian and Taiwanese goodies from his sister from a recent Asia trip she took. One of the things CK brought back for me from Oz were Skittles Citrus. It has become somewhat of a custom for him to buy me unique flavors of candy that aren’t commonly found in Canada. I wasn’t overly excited for these citrus Skittles, but they turned out to be pretty good, especially when eaten in big handfuls. Despite that they are citrus flavors, these candies are still very sweet. Skittles Citrus contain 3 traditional flavors, and 2 new flavors. The two new flavors are mandarin & pink grapefruit, and the three traditional flavors are lime, orange, & lemon. Of the two new flavors, the pink grapefruit was definitely my favorite. They tasted exactly like pink grapefruit, and they even had a

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MY HOMEMADE "MARSHIE FLUFF" ( VEGAN MARSHMALLOW CREME) RECIPE, FINALLY!

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“Marshie Fluff” I know it’s been a long time coming, and I’m sorry to have kept you waiting. I’m full of excuses! Other projects, being on Weight Watchers, etc, etc…. I was working with my good friend and fellow cook/author/blogger Julie Hasson on some experiments with a new product called Versawhip 600K™ and it seemed to have alot of potential. We were even planning an e-book! However, Versawhip 600K™ proved to be a bit more problematic than we expected. Versawhip 600K™ is a “pure enzymatically treated soy protein which can be hydrated with water and whipped to make a foam. Can replace egg-albumin or gelatin…” , to quote one online vendor . And several vegan chefs have done their homework and discovered that Versawhip 600K™ IS , indeed, vegan and also kosher (some of the other Versawhip™ products are not). It is used mostly in Molecular Gastronomy and is a hydrocolloid . It definitely has potential for vegans, but you need alot of time and patience to work with it! Here’s from a …

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Milk Men: The Preview

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From Serious Eats: New York There are still a few hours before tonight’s Mad Men season finale, but take heart—we’ve got the “season preview” of Milk Men, a 1960s-set show of sex, secrets, and, well, milk , right here. Highlights of this season? An eager young girl joins the team. (“A female milkman? That’s rich. What could a woman know about milk ?”) President Kennedy passes the “Safe Milk Act,” imperiling the entire operation. Kisses stolen. Bottles smashed. Cigarettes lit. And through it all, your dark, handsome hero sings the praises of his product. “This is breakfast in bed. It’s hot cocoa after an evening spent ice skating. This isn’t milk. It’s innocence .” The video, after the jump. Milk Men

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Raw Vegan Travel – Santa Fe, NM (El Milagro Herbs)

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After leaving Oklahoma City, we headed to Santa Fe. I’ve always loved Santa Fe… I really feel a sense of belonging there (although it’s too cold for me during the winter). It’s beautiful, from the Sangre de Cristo mountains, to the adobe architecture, to the warm and eclectic people. As my husband so eloquently stated about Santa Fe – Gentle Seattle-fleece vibe meets Southwest style, artists, and old-world authenticity. The food: Other than Whole Foods, we had a few places from which to choose for eating organic, vegan, and some raw (whether as salads or other raw dishes). We only had time to sample two of them, Chocolate Maven (which was disappointing in its limited organic and vegan options) and Tree House , which we really liked. We look forward to returning to Santa Fe soon (only 8 hours by car), going back to Tree House, and trying some of the other restaurant options. My husband, a huge fan of Southwestern and New Mexican cuisine, has made it his personal mission to catalog all the vegan options at many of Santa Fe’s famous restaurants. At a cute coffeeshop in the historic district, I had what instantly became…

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España Putumayo Music + Giveaway

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Friends, I’m back and I’m giving away FIVE copies of Putumayo’s new España CD !! When I got home from vacation, I saw a copy of Putumayo’s new CD in my mail pile, and ripped it open immediately. As I had mentioned before, I really like Putumayo’s world influence, and their philosophy of introducing and connecting people to different cultures through music. España is a CD compilation of contemporary music from Spain. The CD is a mix of both old and new Spanish music movements such as flamenco, rumba catalana, with a bit of Gypsy pop, reggae, blues and electronica. It is an upbeat CD with a very chill undertone. The CD booklet comes with a recipe for Torrijas de Natillas (Spanish Bread Pudding). There is also a blurb on each artist, and some background info on Spain and the music featured in this CD. If you want a chance to win one of five copies of Espana, leave me a comment and make sure there is a way I can contact you via email. I will ship worldwide, so anyone is eligible. If your email is not included in your comment or your …

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