Last time I was here I mentioned my upcoming YA paranormal romance novel Entangled and my favorite cookbook Health by Chocolate.
I’m back to announce the release of Entangled and share a chocolate recipe (courtesy of Victoria Laine).
Entangled in Brief
Twin witches become trapped in one body after a resurrection spell goes wrong. Cause of death: eating poisoned chocolates meant for another girl.
Non-Poisoned Chocolates
Below you’ll find a recipe that’s not only safe, it’s healthy!
These puppies kept me and my co-workers going during the Christmas rush in our shipping department. It’s a burst of energy in a ball!
Triple Omega Energy Balls
Makes: 16 ping-pong sized balls
(c) 2007 Nanette Samol
2 Tbsp hulled hemp seeds
1 cup walnuts
¾ cup apricots
¾ cup figs or raisins
¼ cup cocoa powder
½ – 1tsp maca, ginseng or cinnamon
¼ cup white sesame seeds (or ground coconut flakes)
½ cup non-dairy chocolate chips for melting
Directions:
Place all ingredients, except sesame seeds and chocolate chips into a food processor and process several minutes (usually at least two) with an ‘S’ blade, until mixture forms a moist mass.
Roll mixture into balls and set on a plate.
Quickly dip each ball in a bowl of water and roll in the sesame seeds to coat or in melted chocolate.
Enjoy!
Thanks to Victoria Laine for the use of her recipe and photo, and to Mayra Calvani for welcoming me back.
Entangled is now available for ebook on amazon, b&n, and smashwords. View the book trailer to find out more.
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Entangled-Spellbound-ebook/dp/B007BCORJK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329759762&sr=8-2
Barnes&Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/entangled-nikki-jefford/1108938948?ean=2940013963412&itm=1&usri=nikki+jefford
Smashwords: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/134582
Nikki,
It’s great to have you back at The dark Phantom. Those chocolate balls looks scrumptious and I LOVE your cover! Would you share the name of the artist/designer?
I’ll be reading a copy of Entangled for review. Can’t wait! Looks like a great read!
Wow! This sounds like a fabulous book. I’m not always into paranormal titles, but this one reminds me of how they resurected Buffy Summers and all the interesting things that occurred as a result.
The chocolates look yummy, but I am definitely going for the coconut version.
Best of luck.
Cheryl
Thanks again for having me back, Mayra, and for your interest in reviewing Entangled.
I’m happy to share the name of my cover artist: Najla Qamber – all the way in Bahrain. (I heart the internet!)
http://najlaqamberdesigns.blogspot.com/
Thanks for sharing the name of your cover artist, Nikki. I just spent an hour browsing her blog and also Deviant Art. Gorgeous stuff in there for cover arts!
I also love the internet for the same reason. You can work with so many talented people without moving from your chair!
I love the music in your trailer, by the way! Very moody and goes well with the story.
Your book sounds like a lot of fun, and what a fantastic recipe. I’m going to make it today but with almonds instead of walnuts. Bet they’d be nice with dates too. In fact, I might just make them for my own Australian book launch coming up in a few weeks. I’ll credit you!
Hey Nikki, Congratulations on your book which I’m looking forward to reading!
And thank you for including my recipe from my first book – HEALTH BY CHOCOLATE! It’s one of the recipes I often demo when I’m speaking to groups about WholeFood nutrition, along with the Healthy Turtle Bonbons. Wishing you all the best with your book launch!
By the way, the e-book version of HEALTH BY CHOCOLTE is available here > http://www.victoria-laine.com/whole-foods-rescue/buy-the-book/
Thanks to Cheryl, Magdalena, Nikki and Victoria for stopping by!
Victoria, what I pity that I’m allergic to chocolate! Your books looks amazing!
Mayra
Sounds like a great book and the recipe Wow. I’m going to make it this weekend.