February 12, 2022 | Posted in:Coffee, Cooking, Easy Entertaining, Uncategorized
I’m so excited to participate in this Valentine’s event! This is the Sixth year for our Helping Cookies event and our mission is to continue to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer.
Did you know?
Cancer is the #1 cause of death of children by disease in the U.S. There are 40,000 U.S. children actively battling cancer right now. The National Cancer Institute’s budget for childhood cancer is less than 4%. It’s such a small number and that’s why I got involved.
And with the ongoing pandemic, children are still being diagnosed with cancer. It’s imperative that we raise awareness and continue to raise funds to fund the ongoing pediatric cancer research!
You can help!
Help us make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Our goal is to raise at least $3000. Because these three companies: OXO, Mediavine amd Dixie Crystals have each pledged to match our donations raised through this campaign up to $3000! That means when we raise $1, it turns into $4!
Thank you to so many of you who have already donated, please help us reach our goal so we can get the full matching donations and help us make an even huge difference!
We have until March 15th to raise $3000! So please donate today!
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte
Upgrade your typical mocha (or cold brew) with my recipe for a Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte! It’s strawberry season in Florida, making strawberry syrup from fresh strawberries is an amazing upgrade from frozen strawberries. Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference based on the ripeness and sweetness of your fresh strawberries!
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte
Ingredients
For the Strawberry Syrup:
2 cups Fresh Strawberries, cleaned and chopped
2 cups Filtered water
1 cup Dixie Crystals extra fine granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte:
1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee or 2 shots of espresso
2 tbsp Dark Chocolate Syrup or 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
2 tbsp Strawberry syrup
Milk of choice (I used Oat Milk)
Whipped cream or foam
Directions
Make the Strawberry Syrup:
In a saucepan over medium heat gently warm 2 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar. While mixture is heating: wash, destem, and chop fresh strawberries to yield 2 cups of fruit. Add to saucepan and simmer gently for 5 minutes until strawberries are soft and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, or transfer mixture to blender and process till smooth. Taste for sweetness, add 1 tsp of lemon juice if you like.
Make the Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte:
In a mug, add your strawberry syrup and dark chocolate syrup or cocoa powder. Stir the two together so that the sauces are mixed or the cocoa powder is well-combined if using.
Pour coffee or espresso shots in your mug over syrups.
Warm your milk by bringing it to a simmer in a small saucepan, warming in the microwave, or steam your milk with the wand on your espresso machine. If using a saucepan or microwave, take milk off heat once it reaches 150 degrees F and use a hand-held frother to create foam. Add warm milk to mug and top with foam. Garnish and enjoy!
Because She’s Awesome
Once again I’d like to give a special thanks to Julie Tran Deily who organizes this annual event! Check out Julie’s an online shop to raise even more funds for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer with the sale of Baked with Love custom designed t-shirts and tote bags!
Julie Deily, sporting the Heather Grey Baked with Love women’s tee. Photo by The Crumby Kitchen
Just in case you’re wondering, all of the proceeds will be donated to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer!
Thanks to all the fellow #HelpingCookies!
Heart Shaped Thumbprint Cookies from Julie of The Little Kitchen
Red Velvet Cheesecake Swirl Brownies from Melissa of Persnickety Plates
Little Debbie Strawberry Shortcake Rolls Ice Cream from Rose of Rose Bakes
Salted Dark Chocolate Pistachio Cookie Bars from Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
Red Velvet Swirl Cheesecake Brownies from Julie of Back To My Southern Roots
Dark Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte from Lisa of Taste Cook Sip
Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cake for Two from Faith of An Edible Mosaic
Chocolate Petit Fours from Carlee of Cooking With Carlee
Iced Sugar Cookies from Nina of Crazy for Cookies and More
Valentine’s Fudge from Raquel of Organized Island
Pink Gin Fizz from Caroline of Caroline’s Cooking
Cherry Chocolate Chip Cake from Stefanie of Stef’s Eats and Sweets
Flourless Chunky Peanut Butter Blossoms from Colleen of Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice
Valentine’s Day Oatmeal M&M Cookies from Kelly of Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
Gluten free peanut butter cookies from Holly of A Baker’s House
Gluten Free Vanilla Cake with Pink Buttercream Frosting from Elaine of Small Farm Big Life
Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies from Courtney of Courtney’s Sweets
Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes from Lisa of Blogghetti
Valentine’s Day M&M Cookie Bars from Jaclyn of Crayons & Cravings
Red Velvet Baked Doughnuts from Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
Soft Iced Pumpkin Cookies from Laura of Untwisted Vintage
Guava Pink Peppercorn Margaritas from Courtney of Cook Like a Champion
Sugar Cookie Cups from Kelsey of Dance Around the Kitchen
Chewy Buckwheat Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt from Lisa of Garlic & zest
Shortbread Hearts of Love from TammyJo of The Chocolate Cult
Valentine Sugar Cookies from Gwynn of Swirls of Flavor
Rhubarb Raspberry Tart from Betsy of The JavaCupcake Blog
Sugar Cookie Cups from Kelsey of Dance Around the Kitchen
Best Stout Beer Tiramisu from Linda of Ketchup with Linda
Creamed Chipped Beef from Rebekah of Kitchen Gidget
Bakery Style Peanut Butter Cookies from Becca of The Salted Cookie
Candy Trains from Sarah of Sarah Cooks the Books
Star Wars Grogu Heart Cookies to Support Cookies for Kids Cancer from Jenn of justJENN recipes
Peanut Butter Buckeyes from Nicole of For the Love of Food
Lisa Wilk
Hello, I'm Lisa Wilk! I'm a freelance food, wine and travel writer, photographer and presenter based out of Orlando, FL. While covering local restaurants and food events in the #1 tourist destination in the US, I find endless cooking inspiration when dining out. You'll often find me in the kitchen putting my own spin on those elevated chef creations to enjoy at home and when entertaining. I have a love and enthusiasm for wine, wine education and wine pairing. Find me about town teaching and demystifying wine as part of the popular @TheTastyTrio in the popular Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Perfectly Paired program series I've co-developed. Taste, Cook and Sip along with me on Twitter and Instagram at @TasteCookSip and @WineChix! Cheers!
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