Energy bites

Energy ball, protein bites, fat balls, whatever you want to call them, these little no-bake snacks hit the spot for quick, tasty and goodness- filled morsels.  You can get creative and add in just about anything small and sweet– dried fruit, nuts, chocolate or carob chips or chunks, butterscotch, granola and more! Read More


Carmelitas! Chocolate and caramel = perfection

If chocolate is to die for and caramel is sublime, then the most heavenly treat of all is something combining the two.  Aaaahhhhh…. such a taste treat!  And luckily there is no shortage of happily married chocolate and caramel pairings.  One that is especially worthy of  attention  is the Carmelita bar. Read More


Reveling in care packages… the Revel bar

And off they go–

the college bound depart.  In various directions, over much of August and into September, excitedly or nervously, travelling lightly or pulling epically laden U-hauls, they depart… and we can turn our thoughts to planning a care package or two.  In these days of Amazon Prime, there aren’t many needs that can’t be met in less time than it takes to send a text to mom or dad, but there are some things that even the internet can not provide. Read More