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
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
Peter hosted a board retreat last month; we used the occasion to introduce “Choco-Bana”, a gluten free, raw, vegan dessert to nine neophytes, the best kind of GF taste testers. The recipe, inspired by the taste of chocolate dipped frozen bananas, initially sounded enticing, but the guys were a little cautious as I described the … 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
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
Use this special topping for all our scones, excluding Chocolate Almond, and for one of our favorite desserts: White Chocolate Mousse with Lemon Curd. This version is a little less dangerous than it’s counterparts because we use whole eggs instead of only egg yolks. Still seductive though! Continue reading
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
Some foods taste better with others: chocolate plus coffee. Some foods ARE better with others: chocolate plus apples. Adam Baer writes that especially Red Delicious (arghhh, really?) apple skin is high in quercetin, an anti-inflammatory flavonoid that has been shown to reduce the risk of allergies, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and prostrate and lung cancers. … 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
1. Apricots top the fruit section of a “Healthy Food Hot List: The 29 Healthiest Foods on the Planet. 2. I love apricots. 3. Last summerNPR’s The Splendid Table profiled Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home , which led me to reinvest in an electric ice cream maker. Went right to William’s Sonoma and splurged on a Cuisinart. It’s … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 