Just Like Chocolate Fondue

One of my current favorite desserts is simple and delicious. Just melt Good Life Chocolate Chunks (non-dairy, non-caffeine chocolate) with a teaspoon of vegetable oil (keeps it smooth) in the microwave.  Make sure to not overheat it.   Start with 10-20 second increments (depending on how much chocolate you are melting)  and stir after each time increment.  If it gets a little dry you've overheated it - try adding a little vegetable oil and stir to moisten it again.

Once the "chocolate" is melted, dip coconut macaroons (almost always dairy free) and strawberries....sooo yummy.

Good ol' samich

Lunchtime has become my new favorite meal since being on a restricted diet.  After being married 7 years to the ultimate sandwich maker, I have taken notes and am now quite proud of my samich making skills.  I will simply say-never underestimate the the power of a good ol' "samich" (as my Dad calls it).  


What is so special about a good 'ol samich you may ask?  Well- there are a few very key factors:

• Good bread (I love the rye bread from our local Jewish Deli, the four bread sampler from our local bakery and the parbaked from Trader Joe's)
• Good greens (I especially like arugula or mixed herb greens)
• Good mustard (I love sweet and spicy- Trader Joe's makes a yummy one)
• Fresh produce such as ripe tomatoes and avocado
• Your favorite lunchmeat (I like Columbus Rotisserie Style Chicken Breast Deli Meat or fresh turkey lunchmeat) 

Depending on the bread, I like to lightly toast it (My Grandma was famous for this).  Side your samich (okay...I promise I won't type it again) with some baby carrots and yummy chips for an added crunch factor and I swear you'll start favoring lunch, too!

New favorite snacks

Just tried two new Trader Joe's products and I am hooked! The Herb & Spices Popcorn is divine. It totally satisfies the white cheddar popcorn craving as it tastes like there is cheese in it but I have checked seven (literally 7) times and it is dairy free!


The other new fab snack is the Multigrain Pita Bite Crackers. They are great solo, but top with a little olive tapenade or Trader Joe's ready made lentils and jarred bruschetta mixed together....what's up!!