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Peppermint Bark
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Peppermint Bark

LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

A festive and easy-to-make treat that’s perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself:

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips1
  • 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Instructions:

  1. Melt the chocolates: Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until smooth.
  2. Spread the white chocolate: Spread the melted white chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Melt the dark chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in the same way.
  4. Drizzle the dark chocolate: Drizzle the dark chocolate over the white chocolate, creating a marbled effect.
  5. Sprinkle with candy canes: Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candy canes over the top.
  6. Chill and break: Let the bark cool completely, then break it into pieces.

Tip: For a fun twist, add other ingredients like chopped nuts or dried fruit to the white chocolate layer before adding the dark chocolate. 🎄

This recipe is quick, easy, and always a crowd-pleaser!

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Easter Candy, I Love You!

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So, yeah, I try to mostly talk about eating healthy and making good choices…. I will also be the first person to tell you that I love candy.  I don’t care what kind of candy it is, I love it!  But I have to say, there is just something extra special about Easter Candy.

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I don’t quite know what it is, maybe it is the egg shape, maybe the bright colors, but whatever it is, I especially love Easter candy!

My absolute hands down favorite are Cadbury Mini Eggs!  Why they are only sold for such a short time every year? Why? Actually, it is probably a good thing because they are pure kryptonite to me!

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While my heart truly belongs to Cadbury Mini Eggs, I can easily be persuaded by some Reese’s pieces eggs.  The candy shell is extra crisp and delicious.  The peanut butter center is sweet, smooth, and creamy…

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Moving right along onto Butterfinger eggs, they are also amazing. I have to be careful to not eat the entire bag!  Something about that egg shape wrapped in foil makes it all taste better!

I know that Peeps get a bad rap, but come on when given a fair chance, you have to admit, a sugar coated marshmallow is delicious! Plop that thing into some hot chocolate…yum, heaven.

Peeps

Hey, even candy is ok in moderation…right?!  I’m glad that this candy is only available for a short while each year!

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Healthy Eating…It Is Not Easy!

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Continue along with me on my journey from Flab to Fab.

I am going to be honest… I have had a really hard time with eating right this week. Obviously making the transition from stay at home mom to working mom has been (and will be) a work in progress.  I have been getting up early to exercise and always make my lunch the night before to bring into work.  Since I have been using my crock pot to have dinner ready as soon as I get home from work, it has also been a lot easier to prevent myself from unnecessary after work snacking.  If I plan out and control my meals, I have usually been successful.  I know that I cannot be successful 100% of the time.  I do want to be successful 100% of the time, but let’s be honest, it isn’t realistic.  I have been letting myself have one or two “treats/cheats” a week, and for the most part I have been really good at sticking to my healthy eating plan.

So what is my problem this week?!
Flab to Fab | lookingjoligood.wordpress.comHalloween candy is my kryptonite.  Who am I kidding, candy in general is my weakness.  I love kitkats and twix, and reeses pieces and pb cups, oh and don’t forget about skittles…
While I haven’t purchased any Halloween candy myself, we have gone to a few different Halloween activities where my kids have gotten candy.  They have been kind enough to share it with me.

As you may remember, I am a “food addict”.  As with all addictions, it all starts with the first piece…if I can just resist that first piece…why can’t I just resist that first piece?!   It really is all about that first piece!  Once I have eaten one, it just tastes so good, and it leads to another and then another. See what I mean, addict.  Then comes the feelings of regret and guilt…does that happen to you too? I seriously hate it!

So, what am I going to do about this?
Well, for now, I am going to forgive myself for messing up this week, and I am making a conscious decision to make the right food choices in the upcoming week.