Recipe: Layered Peppermint Bark

This peppermint bark is something that my family looks forward to every year. The best part is, along with how good it tastes, it also happens to be pretty easy to make. Most recipes for layered bark call for semi-sweet chocolate, but I prefer unsweetened chocolate instead. Since white chocolate is basically pure sugar, and there is even more sugar added with the candy canes on top, I find it provides a nice contrast between the super sweet white chocolate/candy-cane layer and the bitter dark chocolate underneath. Whether you make this for yourself, or as a gift for others, it will definitely be a big hit!

Recipe: Peppermint Sugar

Candy canes are a staple for many this time of year. They make festive coffee and hot chocolate stirrers and are a favorite addition to holiday treats. However, it can be challenging to find candy canes that aren’t full of corn syrup, artificial dyes, artificial flavors, and other nasty chemicals. While I prefer a natural candy cane because of the iconic shape and colors, you can make a substitute yourself if you can’t get your hands on a high quality candy cane.

Recipe: Layered Melon Popsicles

Since I purchased the popsicle mold I mentioned here, I’ve been enjoying my healthy frozen treats often, as a snack or after-dinner dessert. This recipe uses one of my favorite fruits, the watermelon. I can eat and eat and never get tired of it. In college, my roommate once said “You know you live with a dietetics major when you find watermelon seeds in the couch cushions.” It’s just soooo gooood! In addition to highlighting this beloved food, I’ll teach you how to make layered popsicles. They look super fancy and really aren’t all that difficult to make. It takes a little more time and patience, but you’re already in for some waiting if you’re making popsicles anyways. Mine ended up a little uneven on this batch, but I like to just call that “rustic.” The amounts in this recipe are specific to my mold, but you can easily adapt it to whatever mold you have, even if that’s just an ice cube tray.