Let me begin by saying that I rarely like coconut in a “processed” form. I much prefer to enjoy the fruit as removed from its hard shell, than being surprised by its presence in cookies or other baked goods. However, somehow I thought I faintly remembered liking these little treats when I was younger, and so I gave them a try. Well the result is that, while I absolutely loved the fragrant smell…
Name: Coconut Rocks
Foodie: Elodie
Eaten in: Caribbean and Africa
Category: Traditional
A heavenly choco-orange mousse which makes surviving with multiple food allergies easy…
Name: Orange chocolate mousse
Foodie: Gen
Ever since I was diagnosed celiac and lactose/casein intolerant, life has been tough on the dessert side. Basically I have been avoiding small bakeries, closing my eyes and holding my breath when walking by pastry shops, and declining invitations to eat in restaurants where I know looking at the dessert menu will make me miserable. …
Banana fritters in coconut batter
Chocolate rolled cake: heavenly is all I can say
Name: Chocolate rolled cake
Foodie: Gen
I should start with a disclaimer here: this is not a “tropical recipe” per se. However it features my most favourite tropical ingredient (chocolate!) as well as some other tropical wonders (coconut, vanilla). The greatest thing about this recipe is that it is suitable for celiacs and lactose-intolerant people. …