“Do not wait for life. Do not long for it. Be aware, always and at every moment, that the miracle is in the here and now.” – Marcel Proust
The waves of summer’s happenings are going swimmingly here at HQ, where everyday is a 5 star day, the studio feels like a spa, and co-conspirator rhymes [...]

Last night, while walking down Pearl Street after devouring the cuppa magic that is an affogado, two fellow artists (and devourers of life) and I ruminated on the meaning of ‘a la mode.’ Meaning at once “with ice cream on top or on the side” and “the current trend,” it is a rich word to [...]

Today I was transported great distances without leaving 2 miles from my home: a hike over the ridge this morning, looking out to the green green foothills of flagstaff and chatauqua looked not-from-here; time spent at a new (to me) cafe was full of bright new faces, heartfelt conversations, and the enjoyment of a frothy [...]

“baby, go full mast: your ship is sailin on an amazing voyage in magical seas. remember: everything rhymes with chocolate.” xo, your heart

Earlier this week I came across a video about the Mast Brothers – the Brooklyn Chocolatiers – and it won my heart in a big way. I shared this with my favorite people and one friend wrote back: “I love this. I love the bagpipes. I love the beards. Quit your job. Sell your condo. [...]

For a while now I’ve been wet dreaming about having The Better Than Sex Dessert Party. Boulder has so many wonderful delicious products and confections that it seems sinful to not indulge in such chocolate covered decadence with friends.
So, while this soiree is still in the infancy of planning stages, here’s where I’m at so far [...]

I’m prone to hearty cookie cravings about every few months – especially in the winter season. By ‘hearty’ I mean ‘mighty’ – a cookie with powerful, wholesome ingredients and no fluff. Something that could sustain you through thick and thin, long days, piles of snow and rugged trails. I made these ‘oatmeal raisin sun seed cookies with [...]

Friday’s flavor of the day was mildly incredible:
Salted Chocolate – Cacao Crunch – Ginger Chunk Coconut Icy Creamy
2 cans full fat coconut milk
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup cacao powder
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup coconut oil
2 tsp sea salt
1/8 – 1/4 cup cacao nibs
1/2 – 3/4 cup candied ginger – chopped
1. mix all but the canded ginger [...]

Armed with my cuisinart, sorbet comes in a close second when I need to create something edibly amazing. Here are two flavors that are like ambrosia to the palattes of those you share them with.
Apricot-Honey-Ginger-Cinnamon Sorbet
15 apricots
1/2 cup honey
juice of 1 lime
pinch of salt
dash or two of cinnamon
small chunk of ginger.
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1 [...]