Inspire

The Saturday Series: An Intimate Journey into Raw Artistry

The Saturday Series is where together we’ll dive into the techniques, the "alchemy" of raw ingredients, GF/DF with natural sweeteners.

Includes stories from my book: Delicious Details, memoir with family recipes. Take-a-way recipe and educational hand-out for raw cuisine.

These classes are offered in-person at the Smiley Building
on the second floor.
( in a conference room down the hall from the studio retail shop)

Please join me for my Saturday Series:
Cacao 101- classes and demos are from
2:30 to 3:30
Advanced sign up is required, limited seats.

Fill out Form below to sign up to save your seat! Pay what-you-want sliding scale:
Request $40 to $60 Link to pay within form after submit button is clicked.

Learn on your own:

RECIPE: Fudge Brownies

(Link to Durango City Lifestyle Magazine featuring this fudge)

Raw desserts have gained popularity for their fresh, nutrient-packed qualities—indulge in sweets without the traditional baking. The guiding principle of raw food, focuses on keeping preparation temperatures low (below 111°F). This helps preserve the natural enzymes, vitamins, and minerals in the ingredients, which can be lost in higher-heat cooking and baking. High-quality protein powder (SarvaaOrganics.com) boosts the nutritional value. Chocolate lovers don’t have to compromise digestibility and nutrient absorption.

By keeping the ingredients "raw," pastry chef Heather Hinsley of Delicious Details delivers nutritional integrity—letting the flavors and textures shine through in a pure, unprocessed way. Raw desserts offer wholesome, minimally processed ingredients—nuts, seeds, fruits, and natural sweeteners. The result? A nourishing dessert without glycemic spikes. Advantages: Raw and no-bake desserts tend to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, making them ideal for a variety of dietary preferences that are a delicious, nutrient-packed option for any occasion. Link to RAW PDF

Ingredients:

1 cup (200 g) Cacao Butter (melted)

¼ cup (64 g) Coconut Butter (melted)

1 cup (166 g) Coconut Sugar

¾ cup (177 ml) Maple Syrup (room temp)

2.5 T (20g) Cacao Protein Powder

¾ cup (70 g) Pure Cacao Powder

¾ cup (177 ml) Coconut Oil (melted)

⅔ cup (158 ml) Coconut Milk (room temp)

1 tsp (3 g) Sunflower Lecithin

1 tsp (3 ml) Vanilla Extract

Decoration Cacao Nibs

Instructions:

Option 1: Using a high-powered blender, add all of the above ingredients to achieve a thick smooth chocolatey batter.

Option 2: Hand mixing. Melt the cacao butter in a double boiler. Once melted, add in coconut butter, stirring until smooth. Add maple syrup and coconut sugar to the mixture and stir well. Slowly add the cacao powder and protein powder* by Sarvaa Organics (or extra cacao powder) stirring to create a smooth, chocolatey batter.

Pour the batter into your pan or silicon mold and sprinkle with cacao nibs.

Chill until firm, cut into bite-sized squares or remove from silicon mold.

Equipment you may need:

8 x 8 inch square non-stick pan or square silicone mold
double boiler with quart-size bowl (or larger)
measuring cups (or scale)
heat-resistant spatulas
high-powered blender (preferred)

Option 3: Come by the studio shop in the Smiley Building and purchase them already made!

Link to Durango City Lifestyle Magazine featuring
Delicious Details Fudge Brownie Plus.

Interest in learning HOW TO make this recipe in person (class / demo) please send an email inquiry to: deliciousdetailsdurango@gmail.com

Details....

My Journey to Healthier Living and Delicious Desserts

There was a time when I struggled with not-so-good health, facing challenges that flagged my medical charts with concern. But through a transformative journey of self-discovery, better nutrition, and prioritizing wellness, I found a path to feeling better—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Along the way, I developed desserts that didn’t have to be just an occasional indulgence. By focusing on the details, especially while working at Sarvaa Organics (more below) they became nourishing, mindful, and delicious. This journey freed me from unwanted prescriptions and led to a life of true quality.

Discover the Benefits of Sarvaa Organics at Delicious Details!

At Delicious Details, I add Sarvaa Organics Cacao Plus to a few recipes for added benefits. Allow me to introduce you to Sarvaa Organics, a brand that shares our passion for high-quality, nutritious, and delicious foods. I'm proud to offer their carefully crafted products right here in my shop.

Why Sarvaa Organics?

Sarvaa Organics is committed to creating artisan-quality foods that are easy to digest and make you feel great. Their synergistic blends are both delicious and therapeutic, offering you the best in superfoods from around the globe. With a minimum of 95% organic ingredients and the rest wildcrafted, Sarvaa ensures nutrient-dense and wholesome foods that support your health.

Sarvaa Organics focuses on whole, raw, plant-based foods that are designed to be incredibly gentle on your system. Their products boast a high Nutrient Net Gain (N.N.G.), meaning you get maximum nutrition with minimal energy expenditure for digestion and elimination. Unlike processed foods, Sarvaa's offerings are bio-available at the cellular level, providing you with sustained energy and nourishment.

All Sarvaa products are low glycemic, helping you maintain healthy blood sugar levels. They use minimal amounts of the most natural, low glycemic sweeteners like organic raw coconut nectar and organic maple sugar. These sweeteners are balanced with protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, ensuring you feel your best without the spikes and crashes associated with other sugars.

Sarvaa Organics products are made in their dedicated facility here in Durango, Colorado, free from GMOs, gluten, soy, corn, legumes, wheat, fillers, grains, emulsifiers, preservatives, flow agents, heavy metals, soy lecithin, or excessive sweeteners. By managing their own production, Sarvaa ensures purity and avoids cross-contamination, guaranteeing that you receive only the finest products made with care.

To order online please order direct at: SarvaaOrganics.com