DESSERT FIRST! -well sometimes | Ginger Mango Creme

I love ALL things sweet -sweet moods, sweet smiles, sweet men, and definitely sweet desserts. I often find myself wanting to treat people to good food and fortunately when i was feeling inspired, my two biggest fans were right there to sample it. So here's my take on a rich yet healthy dessert -Ginger Mango Creme.

The star of the dish (GINGER) -the SUPER FOOD that renders a myriad of health benefits. Ginger supports and maintains an overall healthy immune system. It's anti-inflammatory properties helps to settle digestive track issues and joint pains such as arthritis. Severe discomforts such as heart burns and migraines are also allayed when consumed in a tea form. Chew on raw ginger pieces for those pesky morning sickness mommas. In certain studies, ginger has even been found to slow the growth of particular cancer cells. And of course, there's the usual flu and cold symptoms, which don't stand a chance against the all mighty ginger. I once chewed on pieces of fresh (raw) ginger all day long when i felt a cold coming on. The next day, i was cured. I'm making a screw face but i do love what ginger has to offer. Even in this dessert, the ginger renders the ultimate health benefit -feeling happy. Happiness is the cure to all sickness.

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups of plain coconut milk yogurt

2. 1 1/2 cup of frozen organic mangoes (can be pre-purchased or you can dice fresh mangoes and freeze them for later use)

3. 1 tbsp of minced ginger

4. 1 tsp of fresh lemon juice

5. 1 kiwi (peeled and cored)

6. slice of lemon for garnish

6. dash of cayenne pepper (optional BUT a great stimulator!)

How to:

Combine coconut milk yogurt, frozen mangoes, minced ginger, lemon juice in a blender, food processor, or Vita-Mix until smooth. Peel and core the kiwi. Pour the smooth mixture into your serving dish. Scoop some of the mixture into the center of the cored kiwi and gently place it down into the yogurt mix. Garnish with slice of lemon and sprinkle cayenne pepper on top. Simple and quick. In-JOY!