Some of you may have already seen this recipe on Into The Gloss, but this one is too good to run the risk of letting you miss it.  So I'm sharing it here as well.  With chocolate and raspberries, this is one dessert that is sure to please everyone.  High in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, you can feel good about eating a slice (or two). 

Figs! Finally! With summer around the corner, figs are here at last.  To me there is no better combo than figs and balsamic vinegar. These two were made for each other.  The sweetness of the figs combined with the tartness of balsamic is gastronomic bliss.  And I was determined to take on homemade cones.  The cones can be finicky, but its worth the trouble and will impress just about any dinner guest.  While I wouldn't call this recipe "healthy," the ice cream is dairy free and free of refined sugars and the cones are dairy free, made with spelt flour, and refined sugar free.  Plus figs are a good source of fiber and potassium.  So go on and indulge a little!

I am a big fan of the savory breakfast.  For my tenth birthday I asked for hashbrowns instead of birthday cake. And Sam's mom gave me this beautiful cast iron skillet which has been begging to be used. So I decided to make a hearty risotto with spring asparagus and local eggs. And I used barley instead of the traditional arborio rice. I love barley. I'll never understand why most people limit barley to the realm of soup.