Godiva Season – Snapshot of the Day, No. 300

My husband knows I have a weakness for Godiva chocolates. Especially their dark chocolate. So every gift-giving occasion, I get two boxes: 1. dark chocolate assortment; and 2. dark chocolate truffles. He’s a very good husband. This is one of the truffles from my birthday. After this shot, it was consumed…..and chased with a Coke.Continue reading “Godiva Season – Snapshot of the Day, No. 300”

Our Favorite Bar – Snapshot of the Day, No. 298

I think I’ve pulled my husband over to the dark side – of chocolate that is. A former milk chocolate lover, Joe now really appreciates the taste and health benefits of dark chocolate. Chocolove bars – especially the Sea Salt and Almond – is our very favorite. We can go through a bar in oneContinue reading “Our Favorite Bar – Snapshot of the Day, No. 298”

Spooning – Snapshot of the Day, No. 297

I must admit I stole this idea from a cookbook I was given for my birthday: “Barefoot Contessa, Foolproof.” She’s one of my step-mother’s favorite cooks – and Lynda is a great cook herself. The Contessa must be doing something right. I could have called this, “Self Portrait with Spoons. As you can see, I’mContinue reading “Spooning – Snapshot of the Day, No. 297”

Regular Cookies – Snapshot of the Day, No. 296

These oatmeal raisin cookies are from a recipe in Gwyneth Paltrow’s cookbook, “My Father’s Daughter.” I alter it a bit because I cannot find all of the ingredients that it calls for. They are pretty good, and also pretty healthy. The only sugar in them is from maple syrup. Joe and his mom love themContinue reading “Regular Cookies – Snapshot of the Day, No. 296”

Morning Coffee – Snapshot of the Day, No. 292

Ok, the title is a little misleading. I am not a coffee-in-the-morning kind of person. I think I’ve mentioned more than once that I’m a Coca Cola girl. And I most certainly would not drink four cups of cappuccino at once. I do like it, though. But usually at night. But I like these littleContinue reading “Morning Coffee – Snapshot of the Day, No. 292”