sweets

Stevia Favorite Go-To Sweetener

February 24, 2011

Stevia is my go-to sweetener. 99% of the sweets I create on Family Fresh Cooking are sugar free. Each time I post a muffin, cookie, cake, parfait, pudding or breakfast with stevia I get many questions about it. Stevia is becoming more and more popular for calorie conscious & low carb diets. I want to help [...]

81 comments Read the full article →

Thanksgiving 2010 Recipe Round-Up

November 22, 2010

This is such a special time of the year to gather with family and friends. It is fun to have a holiday celebration that focuses on gratitude, being thankful and food! At Thanksgiving we unite at the table together to enjoy a feast of seasonalsavories and sweets. The Thanksgiving meal takes a while to prepare, [...]

59 comments Read the full article →

Back to School-Lunch Box Survival Tips

August 27, 2010

In the next few weeks there is a whirl wind of activity for parents and kids. Even if you do not have children you might be sucked into the vortex of Back to School. Everywhere you go might seem a little more busy and frantic as parents and kids scramble for school suppliesand the perfect [...]

103 comments Read the full article →

No Bake Chocolate Pecan Tarts – Gluten Free

May 6, 2010

I made these simple, delicious no bake Chocolate Pecan Tarts to have around the house for grab & go snacks. These are treats that look and taste like the most decadent dessert, but are actually high energy foods in disguise. I am thrilled that my mom and dad are visiting us from NY this week. We are looking forward [...]

89 comments Read the full article →

Alice in Wonderland Garden Tea Party: OC Style

May 2, 2010

I have to share with you guys one of the most beautiful events I have ever attended. The theme of our spring school fundraiser was “Teatime in Wonderland.” A Wonderland it was. I could hardly socialize I was so busy taking photos. It was a bluebird sky day, filled with love, laughter and friendship. Each [...]

51 comments Read the full article →