Category Archives: TenaciousM Indulgence

Dec23

No Fat Talk, Please

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HOW MUCH FAT TALK IS GOING ON IN YOUR NETWORK?
Most people fat talk without even realizing they’re doing it. As 2013 ends and the New Year begins, I pledge to limit the “Fat Talk.”

It was about three years ago when I finally recognized that our weight obsessed culture was stressing me out! I love chocolate and I am pretty sure that I need it for survival. I recognized that food and/or chocolate deprivation was servng no positive purpose in my life and possibly contributing to a nasty ass disposition.

My new approach is to love the fun and pleasure that comes with eating my favorite foods, and only giving those treats the power they deserve, rather than allowing them to have me yo-yo dieting throughout the year. Ultimately, the food has become more like extras in my life rather that the star attractions. I do like to incorporate some exercise and other healthy habits, but only because I look foward to activity, not because I fear some repercussion for inactivity.

I’m running this… No more Fat Talk or Fat Doctors, please!

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Dec21

Holiday Dream Treat

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GODIVA WHITE CHRISTMAS

-1.5 oz 360 Vanilla Bean Vodka
-3/4 oz of Godiva Chocolate Liqueur
-1 oz cream
-1/2 oz of simple syrup (1:1 sugar & water boiled 8 mins)
-Dash of cinnamon
-Dash of vanilla extract
-Godiva Chocolate shavings (Peeler or zester to chocolate bar)
-Whip cream

Glaze martini glass with Hershey’s chocolate syrup. In a pint
glass combine all ingredients and shake light with ice for 5
seconds. Strain into martini glass. Garnish with whip cream,
dash of cinnamon and Godiva chocolate zest. Enjoy!

Dec16

DREAM TREAT

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No Bake Cookies

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Ingredients

1/4 cup Cocoa
2 cups Sugar
1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
3 cups Quick Cooking Oats

Directions
Boil: Cocoa sugar and milk for 1-2 minutes. Add peanut butter and vanilla over low heat. Take off stove. Pour over quick oats and mix. Drop by spoonful on cookie sheet and cool.

Dec10

TenaciousM “Chocolate on Steroids”

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This Coca-Cola Cake is simply one of the best sheet cake recipes on earth. The magical brew of carbonated cola is the secret to the tender texture.

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • Coca-Cola Frosting
  • Garnish: 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Preparation

  1. Combine Coca-Cola and buttermilk; set aside.
  2. Beat butter at low speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar; beat until blended. Add egg and vanilla; beat at low speed until blended.
  3. Combine flour, cocoa, and soda. Add to butter mixture alternately with cola mixture; begin and end with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended.
  4. Stir in marshmallows. Pour batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9-inch pan. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from oven; cool 10 minutes. Pour Coca-Cola frosting over warm cake; garnish, if desired.
  5. Note: Don’t make the frosting ahead–you need to pour it over the cake shortly after baking.

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