A favorite rite of spring: May Day baskets! While there is a goodly amount of snow in the Rockies, and northern Maine and North Dakota are certain to get one more flurry or two before Memorial Day, any snow will melt with the warmth of the sun which is higher in the sky every day. … Continue reading
“They say it’s your birthday!” Beatles’ “Birthday” song “worm” in my head: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF1bG5LUcs&list=RD02S7QxOllK0VU ! A few weeks ago Leslie asked about a recipe for gluten free vegan (birthday) cake for Sara. I usually make this batter for cupcakes – all the rage! But it’s still citrus season and Sara is a striking redhead, so I’m excited about a … Continue reading
When these (cookies) are in the oven, the aroma in the kitchen is sublime! The rich batter is a perfect host for pinenuts, dried apricots, and orange zest. Cornmeal rounds out the flavors and gives a little extra texture. Bake them for breakfast, lunch, or after-dinner treats. Biscotti plus cappuccino: perfection! Another nod to San Francisco’s Bi-Rite … Continue reading
Our best recommendation for good GF cookies is to make them from scratch. Please try our special recipe which we happily shared for the first time last month: https://glutenfreegus.com/2013/03/19/guss-chocolate-chip-cookies-dog-food-sandwich-solution/; satisfaction guaranteed! Continue reading
Four professional women had their first child within 4 weeks of each other. We were connected by mutual friends who felt it might be (fun, helpful?) for us to share the dramatic life change. Understanding the need for support we formed a Play Group that met Mondays from 3-5. If our and the world’s problems … Continue reading
No Kidding: Bread Pudding! Oh, it’s delicious! Arghhhh! I forgot to serve the Orange Anise Rolls at Sunday Brunch, so was left with a dozen. Should have put them in the freezer as soon as I noticed, but didn’t. The one I sliced and toasted today was pretty good, but not nice enough to repeat … Continue reading
Mary brought me fresh eggs tied with a ribbon this morning. It was the perfect excuse to spend an hour prepping these rolls. I know they’ll be delicious out of the oven, and good reheated or toasted tomorrow. She says she selected her “Silver-laced Wyandottes (“http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wyandotte (chicken) and “Dominiques” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique (chicken) for color/curb appeal. The eggs these … Continue reading
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