Life Give You Lemons? Make Cheesecake!


Updated 02/17/11 5:41 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Lemon Ginger Cheesecake Recipe

There's no better time for lemons to star as the main ingredient in a dessert than now. The sunny citrus is in season, and if you love their bright and refreshing tartness, you've got to try this recipe for lemon ginger cheesecake. It's quite possibly the best cheesecake I've ever made! It's creamy, light, and fluffy with an intense lemon flavor that's accented by bursts of fragrant ginger. There Read more

No-Bake Cheesecake Is an Awesome, Easy Dessert


Updated 08/22/11 3:45 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

Every baking enthusiast should learn how to make a scrumptious cheesecake. While I love variations like lemon or ginger, there's nothing like a slice of decadent and creamy vanilla cheesecake. During the Summer, look to a reliable no-bake recipe like this one. There's no eggs, which means you won't have to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen. It does need fridge time, so get started a day Read more

Gluten-Free, Vegan Cheesecake Pops: A Kid-Friendly Raw Alternative!


Updated 09/22/11 12:15 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Kid-Friendly Vegan Cheesecake Pops Recipe

Get your cake on! Just when we thought the cake pop craze couldn't get any bigger, it did. We've seen so many gorgeous cake pop designs that we know it's hard for kiddos — and mama too! — to resist the temptation. That's why we're sharing with you an exclusive gluten-free, vegan rhubarb cheesecake pop recipe from The Dessert Revolution ebook. So what is the difference between a regular Read more

4 Ways to Get Into the Spring Spirit With Floral Flavors


Updated 04/23/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cooking With Flowers

With Spring in full bloom, there's no better way to get into the spirit of the season than some fresh, fragrant flowers. You may think that getting a dose of the color and beauty of flowers could only come in the form of an arrangement, but guess again. It may sound a little outside of your comfort zone, but injecting a little flower power may add a potent punch of flavor or lively color to wake Read more

Taste the Rainbow: Yellow


Updated 04/12/12 5:30 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Yellow Fruits and Vegetables

We're moving on to the yellow produce part of our journey. When I think of yellow fruits and vegetables, I immediately taste lemons. But beyond lemons, crookneck squash happens to be one of my favorite vegetables to cook with. Golden delicious apples are often overlooked for fancier varieties, even though they boast a unique and refreshing flavor. And yes, you guessed it, we're looking at more Read more

How to Drop Pounds When You Don't Live Alone


Updated 02/23/12 4:20 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Weight-Loss Tips When You Live With Family or Roommates

Living on your own often makes having the discipline to eat a healthy diet and exercise much easier since roommates or a family can present interesting challenges to your weight-loss goals. Surrounded by high-calorie foods your roomie loves or saddled with household responsibilities that prevent workouts are all obstacles in the path of healthy living. If you share your home with others, here are Read more

Healthy Dose Link Time: Vegan Cheesecake For T-Day


Updated 11/07/11 10:40 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe With 5 Ingredients

Get ready for T-day! Five-ingredient, vegan pumpkin cheesecake — Blisstree Runners listen up: Pilates is perfect for injury prevention — Self Go head over heels for Plow pose with these tips — Yoga Journal Not lovin' your love handles? Celeb trainer tips to banish the muffin top — Shape Awesome arm workout with a little ab work thrown in — Peanut Butter Fingers Toning up vs. bulking Read more

In Season: Meyer Lemons


Updated 12/27/11 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Is a Meyer Lemon?

Thought to be a cross between a mandarin and a true lemon, Meyer lemons are rounder, smaller, and have a sweeter juice than the standard variety you'll find in the grocery store. This citrus fruit is native to China but eventually made its way to California, and its name comes from Frank N. Meyer, who first discovered this fragrant fruit in 1908. The moist, thin peel makes an incredible zest, Read more

7 Easy No-Bake Desserts


Updated 07/14/11 6:38 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Easy No-Bake Dessert Recipes

Let's face it: some days, it's too hot to even consider turning the oven on. However, the heat shouldn't hold you back from making delicious desserts. Here are seven sans-oven options (even cookies and tarts!) that you can turn to when the heat is on. Read more