We spent every August of my childhood with our grandparents on Sandy Cove in Cohasset. The trip from Logan to the South Shore always included a stop at Mister Donut in Weymouth for a mixed box of Chocolate Glazed, Plain, and “Buttercrunch”. If our plane from SFO arrived in evening, we got to see the … Continue reading
Augusts ago, we hosted reunions with college friends and their young families in Friendship, Maine. At least once during the week all the children and an adult or two would go down to the large sea-side garden and harvest whatever was ready. A special treat was to wash just pulled sweet carrots in icy salt … Continue reading
“Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” ― Albert Einstein We’ve been experimenting with alternatives to traditional yeasted gluten free pizza crust. One made with cauliflower was tasty and sturdy enough for toppings, but not as crispy as we’d have liked. A delicious sweet potato crust was caramelized and crispy at … Continue reading
This has been a summer staple since we had it at Cheryl and Norine’s Cafe Always in the 1980’s. The spectrum of colors and flavors is always welcome on a plate, so when fresh organic corn on the cob finally appeared at the market, we knew what to do with it. Continue reading
These are the excuse you’ve been waiting for: invite friends, GF or otherwise, for drinks and bake a batch from scratch: satisfaction guaranteed! Continue reading
Last night the woodchuck ravaged the broccoli: arghhh! In his defense we committed a major offensive on the entrance to his underground network last weekend, a reminder that humans rank as an invasive species: filling, paving, digging, diverting, building, and emitting with startling speed and efficacy. The woodchuck is owed a little broccoli. Continue reading
Organic plums are showing up at Whole Foods and independent health food markets, a harbinger of late summer. It’s a little early, but we couldn’t resist the pretty fruit, knowing their tanginess would be perfect with the flavors of lemon and almond. Continue reading
Our personal Tsunami rolled in when Gus was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes a little after 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 1996. Three days later he was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Surf?!! First we had to learn to “swim.” Continue reading
One of the best things about curry dishes is the toppings. I’ve suggested some of our favorites – add to, or amend the list. Curried Quinoa Salad makes a delicious summer lunch or dinner. If the evening’s not too hot, you might even consider frying up some Papadam, a traditional gluten free cracker bread, to … Continue reading
This cake’s floral bouquet “says” summer. Making it conjures images of beach roses, bees harvesting pollen, lazy late July afternoons, and warm evenings. Serve it with a side of minted greek yogurt and a generous handful of fresh blackberries: a satisfying compliment to the honey’s sweetness. It’s special… a perfect summer birthday cake. Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 