The crust for this tart includes the spectacular combination of “super fruits”: Mulberry Berries, Gogi Berries, and Golden Berries. “Super” berries are popular and exotic… and expensive. Dried blueberries, cranberries, and raisins have significant nutritional benefits (without the carbon footprint!) July 4th is a celebration of independence: break with tradition and go indulge in a … Continue reading
Sweetly scented coconut flour, and coconut oil instead of butter, are part of a wonderful base for these baked doughnuts with fresh minted lime glaze. The most difficult decisions you’ll have to make the morning you bake is whether to drizzle the warm “tops” or “bottoms”, and when to whip up a second batch. Continue reading
I got up at 5:30 a.m. for a swim off Sandy Cove before jumping on 95 North to bake and arrange flowers for a baby shower in Maine. Brett and Garrett will celebrate the arrival of their first child in mid-September! A group of us gathered from 2-4 p.m. – perfect for a summer tea in … Continue reading
This was inspired in part by the amazingly sweet and tender peas we found at the SoPo Farmer’s Market last Thursday evening. Shoulda bought more! Also, our Labrador, Jazz, is on a new diet which in 10, TEN, days resulted in brighter eyes and teeth, and fresh breath. It includes garbanzo beans, so a pot … Continue reading
We had a small gathering to celebrate my nephew’s graduation from 8th grade: quite an accomplishment as everyone who’s survived middle school knows. Summer Celebration Menu: Grilled Marinated Chicken with Fresh Basil Pesto, Sicilian Strata, Summer Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit, Peach Ice Cream with Burnt Honey Caramel Sauce. Wes loves bacon. Wanting that flavor, but not the … Continue reading
Book Group will take it’s annual water taxi ride to Cushing Island this afternoon. We gather on Sarah’s porch to trade anecdotes, and hear a little poetry, or island gossip before lunch. These ladies have been willing taste-testers over the years, so even though Sarah ordered us not to bring a thing, she relented when … Continue reading
Close your eyes and the island could be in Greece! The best thing about this salad is that so much of it can come from your garden (or the local farmers’ market “garden”.) Splurge on good quality olive oil, well aged white balsamic vinegar, and smooth, full bodied feta cheese. It’s a wonderful canvas for … Continue reading
Annie gave me a Maple Cube two days ago when we met to work on a family project. “The quintessential maple cube can be grated over fresh berries, yogurt, ice cream, or your cappuccio.” LIke the RCA Victor Dog: whaaa? I’d never seen or heard of one, but was determined to put it to immediate … Continue reading
We have a couple of really good fish markets in Portland, Maine. My favorites are Harbor Fish and Brown Trading. The folks at both establishments are friendly and knowledgable, but at Brown Trading one can get samples of smoked fish which is sometimes served on crostini they make from Standard Bakery’s baguettes. Gluten free folks … Continue reading
The Fresh Cherry signs are in front of roadside produce stands in California and the Pacific Northwest. It looks and tastes like a banner season! The subject of traditional Clafoutis came up last week. Now is the perfect time to make it. I’ve never used un-pitted cherries, but since that’s the traditional method and it’s … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 