Sugar Savvy

For those who read my blog, you may or may not already know that I am allergic to chocolate.  Although I thoroughly enjoy a good piece of chocolate, something in it causes me to fall into a narcoleptic-type sleep. Then, how is it that I have posted here on several occasions about chocolate? I can […]

Newman’s Own Organics is expanding its Newman-O’s Cookie line to include a new Peanut Butter Crème Filled Chocolate Cookie, and has generously sent me a sampler box so that I may review them for our Sugar Savvy readers.
For those of you not familiar with the company, Newman’s Own Organics was founded by actor Paul Newman’s […]

Even though Earth Day just passed, there is no reason why we can’t continue the momentum.  I am listing some earth-friendly chocolate brands that I’ve had the pleasure of trying:

Endangered Species donates a portion of their chocolate bar proceeds to help, well, endangered species. I’ve only formally reviewed one of their bars, but I’ve tasted several […]

The Immaculate Baking Co. first caught my eye with the line “a better cookie for kids.” If they’re better for kids, I figured they must be better for me too. They are 100% organic and sweetened with ingredients like figs and cane juice, rather than high fructose corn syrup.

I bought a 10-pack at Target, which […]

Talk about irony. A few short years ago, you wouldn’t have been able to get me to touch a block of white chocolate with a 10-foot pole, and now? Now it’s become an incredible luxury, a culinary diamond in my eyes, and I’ve become completely enamored with its simple existence. Simple indeed, because as I’m […]

Ever since world cuisine opened America’s eyes to a whole new culinary realm, Italian food has been one of the most ubiquitous choices in everyday home cooking. Adored by cooks and consumers alike for ease of preparation and vibrant, fresh flavors, these dishes are so versatile that they can be modified to accommodate almost […]

Strolling through the checkout lane of my local grocery store after successfully collecting all of the items indicated on my shopping list, I can’t help but be drawn to the displays of impulse buys. By no means do I stick strictly to my list, frequently deviating from my notation to try out new products or […]

If you have not already been made aware of the recent push by the FDA to allow MOCKOLATE to be passed of as CHOCOLATE, Cybele at Candy Blog has been doing an applaudable job of spreading the word and encouraging us all to voice our disapproval (or, alternatively, your support, in the case that you […]

When holidays roll around, kids and adults who follow any type of “free-from” diet can feel a bit left out, and Easter is no exception. Baskets loaded with milk chocolate and marshmallow peeps become the enemy rather than an indulgence. Luckily, specialty food manufacturers have been popping up everywhere to offer delicious (and […]

Times of merriment and gluttony are already becoming a distant memory - The side dishes devoured, gingerbread house picked clean; all that remains are those dirty dishes, and perhaps a bit of extra “holiday cheer” around the hips. After so much excess, the last thing I would want to do is tempt you with some […]