Happily, I am sure this too shall pass and future posts ought to be forthcoming, albeit slowly.
My latest thing is my latest 'diet.' I'm sorry for using a four letter word. This is one is not primarily for weight. It is for health. I actually sought out a nutritionist as my DIY diet was no longer very effective or motivating in the weight loss arena, so I felt I needed a different tack. Well, she's got me on a 30 day test. An elimination type diet to clear up some 'minor' lingering symptoms. So, with no diary, gluten, potatoes, chocolate [except dutch processed cocoa] peppers, nitrates, most oils [except coconut, olive and butter- a fat not an oil, but you know. . . ] A lot of stuff like that. I'm eating pretty good. Had a few accidental cheats; which is probably why its for 30 days, but otherwise, eating a lot more home cooking. A good thing always.
And since I don't plan to be on this type of diet for ever [Prayers please!!] I'm finding that its not too bad.
My nutritionist did suggest a 'fudge' recipe if I needed to fudge the diet with a treat. It turns out this recipe is ALL over the internet. It was super easy to make [not so super easy to find dutch cocoa though!] and its very chocolatey and satisfying. In fact, I think its a little too addictive. Good thing I keep it in the freezer [refrigerator is probably fine too] because if I could carry it around all the time, it wouldn't be good. It definitely melts in your hands. So break it up and put it in a baggie or container so you can pop a quick bite in your mouth before it starts to melt. Melts in your mouth super delicious. Some of the comments on the recipe site complained of it not working. My suggestion is to make sure you are 1] using the correct ingredients; coconut oil not milk or cream. and dutch cocoa. 2] don't over cook it. Heat it until well blended and smooth and that's all. No thermometer needed, soft balls or anything- if its smooth its done.
So cheers to getting back into the 'chocolate' of things!!
