Anniversary, Makeover and Truffles!
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Raw Cacao Truffles
It is officially 1 year to the day that I wrote my first recipe on this blog and I am loving it. Looking back at this past year I have had the pleasure of sharing some of my favorite recipes with you like Falafel (2 Ways), Gluten-Free Pizza, and Nectarine Upside-Down Cake. More importantly this blog has inspired me to test out new recipes and share them with pride like the Roasted Vegetable Tart, and the Cornicopia Rolls. Best of all, I was able to share my travels with you too, as I explored the markets, fairs and restaurants of Europe. I feel very fortunate to have had such a wonderful “foodie” year!
I am also excited to unveil the new “look” of Well Being in the Kitchen. I have been wanting to personalize the style of the site for a while now, and finally found a little pocket of time to “renovate”. As a designer, you can bet that this is only the beginning. I am sure there will be more tweaks and touches to come…but I hope you find the design welcoming!
Lastly, in celebration of my anniversary, you might have noticed that I made some truffles. I have been experimenting with raw cacao in the past few days which has been great fun, and voila, truffles! They are super easy to make, have no added sugars, and even have a little kick! I hope you get a chance to try them out too.
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Raw Cacao Truffles
4 T raw cacao powder
7 medjool dates
3 handfuls walnuts
pinch coarse sea salt
dash cardamom
dash cinnamon
1/2 dash cayenne
1/4 c unsweetened shredded coconut
In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until finely ground. Next add the rest of the ingredients (except for the coconut) and process until everything is mixed and moist.
Shape the mixture into balls. Pour the coconut onto a plate and roll the balls in the coconut to coat. Keep the truffles refrigerated until ready to serve.
*You will note that the seasonings are less than specific. Have fun with it, and be fearless!
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Tags: cacao, coconut, dates, walnuts
Categories: dairy free, dessert, egg-free, gluten-free, indulgent, vegan, vegetarian, wheat-freePosted on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010. Follow responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Love the new look, the avocado, and the sense of space. Still waiting for samples.
Love…
Loving it! The food, the look, the delectable recipes. Can’t wait to see what the next year holds!
What a beautiful blog! I just found you through Elana’s. Fabulous. Congrats on your successes thus far, I look forward to following you! (I’m also doing a giveaway for Elana’s cookbook on my site if you wish to enter & don’t have it already! – or your readers!)…she was kind enough to send me a copy!
Namaste
As always, Christine, it looks beautiful! And congrats on a full year of “foodie” fun.
I’m hoping when I see you that you’ll consider making that Nectarine Upside Down Cake…(hint, hint).
Keep up the wonderful work – both in the kitchen and on the screen!
Love,
Karen
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