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Chocolate rolled cake: heavenly is all I can say

December 23, 2012 by Tropical Foodies

Name: Chocolate rolled cake
Foodie: Gen

I should start with a disclaimer here: this is not a “tropical recipe” per se. However it features my most favourite tropical ingredient (chocolate!) as well as some other tropical wonders (coconut, vanilla). The greatest thing about this recipe is that it is suitable for celiacs and lactose-intolerant people. … 

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Filed Under: Coconut, Lactose free / Casein free Tagged With: Cacao, Chocolate, Coconut, Gluten-free, Lactose free / Casein free, Vanilla

St-Jean de Luz Macarons, chocolate kisses from Spain

November 25, 2012 by Tropical Foodies

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Name: St-Jean de Luz Macarons
Foodie:Maryse

Since I’ve had the chance to eat delicious gluten free macarons last summer, my desert-oriented brain started looking for macarons recipes!! I found a recipe of St-Jean de Luz Macarons. Long story short, these macarons are from the Basque Country … 

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Filed Under: Lactose free / Casein free Tagged With: Chocolate, Dessert, Gluten-free, Lactose free / Casein free, Vanilla

Coconut Crumble, a tropical twist to a Fall favorite

November 4, 2012 by Tropical Foodies

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Name: Coconut crumble
Foodie: Maryse

As autumn is upon us and we long for the long hot summer nights, we need comfort food. In my case, comfort desserts! … 

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Filed Under: Cinnamon, Coconut, Lactose free / Casein free, Mango Tagged With: Cinnamon, Coconut, Dessert, Egg free, Gluten-free, Lactose free / Casein free, Mango, Vanilla

Merveilles, chin-chin, atchomon: A West African treat you will not be able to stop eating

July 8, 2012 by Tropical Foodies

Name: Merveilles, chin-chin, atchomon (gluten-free version)
Eaten in: West Africa
Foodie: Gen

I grew up around Merveilles (Côte d’Ivoire), also called Atchomon in other West African countries (e.g. Togo): the best way I can describe them is as peanut size cookies which taste wonders and can be eaten any time of the day as a snack. I use to purchase these cookies or treats from street vendors while living in Côte d’Ivoire… 

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Filed Under: Lactose free / Casein free Tagged With: gluten-free, Gluten-free, Lactose free / Casein free, snack, Vanilla, West Africa

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