In response to a request & in honor of “Uncle Howard’s Chocolate Ganache Tart” one of our most visited posts, we offer: Banana Bread with Almond Glaze ~ a delicious gluten-free & vegan alternative ~ so rich it can be served as a cake! Whilst we’re on the subject of How, I hope you’re clicking the … Continue reading →

Baked Good / Breakfast / Brunch / Product Review

Good comes from everything: Best GF Graham Crackers!

Posted on February 15, 2013 by glutenfreegus • 14 Comments

Good News: Bad News, or as it’s called at one of the camps Gus has worked as a counselor: “Rose, Thorn, Bud.” The kids go around the end-of-day circle, reporting on the best thing of the day, the worst thing, and that to which they’re most looking forward. It seems right that one should end … Continue reading →

Baked Good / Breakfast / Brunch / Side Dish

Ham & Cheesy Scones

Posted on February 13, 2013 by glutenfreegus • 9 Comments

As promised: Ham & Cheesy Scones! I first had a conventional version of these rich savory biscuits at a luncheon hosted by a representative of the Jackson Lab. Serve them with soup and/or salad. Omit the ham to make them vegetarian – consider offering a little fig jam on the side if you like sweet … Continue reading →

Brunch / Dessert

White Chocolate Mousse with Meyer Lemon Curd

Posted on February 12, 2013 by glutenfreegus • 11 Comments

Nothing says “Spring” like the scent of Meyer Lemons! This combination of white chocolate mousse and lemon curd makes a beautiful and decadent dessert any time of year, but especially now when bunches of tulips greet one at the market and long stemmed branches of pussy willows aren’t far behind. I like keeping the … Continue reading →

Breakfast / Brunch / Side Dish / Uncategorized

Black Bean and Cheese Tamales

Posted on February 8, 2013 by glutenfreegus • 5 Comments

This is going to sound crazy coming from a native Californian, but the first time I had a tamale was at a family Thanksgiving celebration in Falfurias, Texas in the mid 1980’s. I appreciated every aspect of this traditional dish: the organic corn husk “package”: its portability, the act of unwrapping it, the slightly sweet … Continue reading →

Brunch / Side Dish