Tarte Provencale will remain in the repertoire for the rest of my baking days. Rustic and sophisticated… special… one of the best things coming from the kitchen! Had a slice – looking forward to another tomorrow. Don’t be dissuaded by the unusual combination of ingredients: make it as written then tweak it to suit your tastes, providing … Continue reading
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
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
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
One of the most powerful food combinations is oatmeal and orange juice. Combined their health benefits are more effective than eaten independently. Since reading the Men’s Health article about healthy food pairings I’ve been thinking about a recipe for gluten free muffins that combines OJ and oats. This one is an unqualified success! Continue reading
One of last week’s luncheon guests eats a dairy free diet; we write a Gluten Free Food Blog; none of the guests eats a GF diet. Our best taste testers don’t – their culinary sensibilities are a stricter gauge of successful GF recipes. The good news is that this excellent tart is better the day … Continue reading
Summer in Maine is a bountiful culinary celebration of color, flavor, and texture. A group is coming over for a little taste testing, so we’ve harvested things from the garden and shopped for the provisions we don’t grow. Minted cucumber water is steeping in the ‘frige and tart is cooling on the window sill. We’ll … Continue reading
Summer… Maine… blueberries: scones! Made these for Breakfast At Wimbledon. Tradition dictates strawberries and cream, certainly possible this time of year, but on the Sunday morning of the Men’s Singles Final we serve Blueberry Scones. They are delicious plain, with butter or clotted cream, or with the Lemon Curd we make. Stay tuned for GF … Continue reading
Linzer Torte is traditionally baked during the December holidays. But we’re approaching raspberry season and time to book a trip to “pick your own” in southern Maine, so I’m inspired to share the recipe now. Two summers ago I went to Doles Family Farm with my sister Suzanne: raspberry bonanza! Last summer we harvested a … Continue reading
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