“FOR MY PART I KNOW NOTHING WITH ANY CERTAINTY, BUT THE SIGHT OF THE STARS MAKE ME DREAM.”  Vincent van Gogh

You may find it ironic that I write a dessert blog when I tell you that I am a former Weight Watcher!  What I have learned over time, about myself, is that over eating was never about hunger.  And for me to lose weight was a matter of eating less and moving more.  And to maintain good weight and good health, I need to eat well, eat the right things, and indulge in moderation.  But my passion for baking rarely allows me to cut corners and I always try to use the best ingredients to achieve the best product.

But there are two women that I have met through blogging, that have really had a great influence on my thinking.  Kelly at Inspired Edibles is a registered nutritionist whose blog teaches me that you can use whole, natural and simple ingredients and still turn out fabulous healthy food and treats!  When I am visiting her blog, and see her posts for desserts and snacks, I am in awe of how fantastic they look, how full of flavor they are, and how good they are for you!

Ann at Cooking Healthy for Me, is also truly amazing.  She posts an array of dishes and desserts, that are healthier alternatives and lower in calories; yet again, they are beautiful and vibrant and don’t compromise flavor.  And Ann is also of the mindset that indulgences are okay, you just need to keep them in check.

I’ve been blessed to have so many friends who support me in writing this blog, even though their approach to their own blogs may be so very different.  And I’ve come to accept that my type of blog is very much like the scene of a hit and run!  People stop by to find something they may need, but it’s not necessarily a site you come to visit every day!  And so I hope that mine will be a blog that people will feel comfortable visiting when they are looking for a special indulgence of their own.  But I’ve decided to add a section to my offerings for those who may wish to dance a little on the lighter side of the sweet.  And I am kicking it off today with this simple, easy, delicious and low calorie dessert.  I’m very excited about this and I hope you will be, too…… [Read more...]