Last weekend we were in New York City and dined at two New City restaurants, Gramercy Tavern and Union Square Cafe. The desserts were outstanding at both restaurants and I thought I would quickly share them with you. The one thing I like about New York City restaurants is their creativity with food. Mixing flavors [...]

Fresh strawberries are low in calories and they look and taste wonderful. This colorful berry can be used to make all kinds of gorgeous desserts. Strawberries might be associated with the spring and summer and this is when they are in season but you can also use frozen strawberries in some recipes. Fresh ones would [...]

There is just something elegant about European desserts. Flavors of rich chocolate, decadent cream and fresh fruit are just some of the key elements you may find in these delicious treats. From the simple, yet elegant chocolate mousse to the richly layered tiramisu, European desserts tempt you like no other. Desserts can be served as [...]

It is easy to understand why you prefer products containing natural ingredients. Your health is your wealth. Good health could be all about Xylitol that can be found in many diabetic friendly desserts. It is your catalyst for good health. This safe, natural sweetener is not a chemical or a drug. Classified broadly in ads [...]

Have you ever tried craving for good dessert in the middle of the night? Has it ever occurred to you that when you open your fridge in search for a sumptuous midnight snack, you found yourself dismayed after seeing that the fridge is empty? Or were you ever once disappointed after you have saved your [...]

An American friend on a visit to Singapore some time back stumbled upon colourful and delicious gooey desserts which he had never tasted or heard before. I said to him those were called Kuih or sometimes spelt as kueh, and these kuihs originated from the Malays, a race of people from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. [...]

Did you know that chocolate taken in moderate amounts has a good blood-thinning ability? Dark chocolates with rich amounts of flavonoids have a blood-thinning quality that prevents cardio-vascular problems. Recent studies say that Dark chocolates reduce inflammation and are found to increase immune system health. The flavonoids in chocolate contain powerful anti-oxidants called flavanols and [...]

Pecans are very unique. They look a lot like a walnut, but they have a much sweeter flavor. Pecans are full of zinc, which is good for the reproductive tract in both men and women. They contain antioxidants and help control cholesterol. Next time you want to serve nuts and someone mentions the fat, tell [...]

Just because you are watching your calories does not mean you have to skip dessert. There are many delicious low calorie desserts to try that will give you that wonderful satisfied feeling after your evening meal without packing on the pounds. You do not have to resort to a lot of sugar substitutes, either. Choosing [...]