Pistachios aren’t just for snacking! Discover a variety of creative and delicious ways to use pistachios in cooking and baking, such as in pesto, salad dressings, desserts, and more.   Pistachios can add a delightful crunch and a unique flavor to a wide range of dishes. Here are some creative […]

Chocolate holds significant cultural importance in various societies around the world. From its origins in Mesoamerica to its widespread popularity today, chocolate has been integrated into numerous traditions, celebrations, and cuisines. Let’s explore its cultural significance in different cultures. Mesoamerican Cultures: Chocolate has its roots in ancient Mesoamerican civilizations such […]

Self-care has been a trendy term in recent years, but many people do not fully understand what it means. To many, the concept of selfcare is to get a massage, have your nails or hair done, or spend a day at the beach. Though all of that is nice, that’s […]

A Holiday worth salivating…we mean celebrating! Is there a more perfect and versatile food in this world than chocolate? Enjoy it hot or cold, liquid, solid, or mixed with nuts and fruit. The typically sweet food can even be enjoyed as a savory dish (have you tried Mexican mole?) And […]

Wine may not be the first thing you think of drinking when it comes to cookies, but why not? When milk becomes boring, and coffee and hot chocolate won’t do the trick, consider some of your favorite wines to pair with your holiday cookies. Try these sweet wine pairings for […]

Sure, pistachios on their own are great to snack on. Taking the time to crack them is part of the fun and slows you down so you don’t eat too many. Buying the kernels and just popping them in your mouth works too. Afterall, 49 kernels are only 158 calories. […]

Birthdays. Anniversaries. Birth Announcements. I don’t usually write blogs for Heart of the Desert from a first-person stance, but we are going to try something different this week. Why, you may ask? Well, it just seems appropriate to give a first-hand description of a virtual celebration. So, here we go… […]

Many of us turn to chocolate when times are tough and just when we want a sweet treat. Why is that? Of course, it’s sweet and smooth and oh so yummy, but is there more? The Science of Chocolate There’s a reason chocolate is called the ‘love drug’, the ‘happiness […]

Have you ever noticed that a lot of guys get super intimidated by Valentine’s Day? Many will go on this rant about it being a Hallmark holiday and that they don’t want to celebrate it. They feel pressure to provide a personal, thoughtful and romantic gift and experience. They’d rather […]