On Thursday evening our book group discussed Florence Gordon, a well written, interestingly paced, novel about a prickly protagonist. We recommend it. Whitney requested a clementine tart, something I have yet to bake GF. Since she couldn’t join us and because there were two bunches of ripe bananas in the corner fruit bowl, I opted to … Continue reading
Annie hosts an annual spring gathering to celebrate the tulips in her garden: flowers, friends, and food. This year, among other things, she served tiny cheddar “biscuits” made with bits of savory bacon. Not bragging, not even particularly proud, but bacon hasn’t been on the marketing list for months. Annie’s cheesy bacon bites satisfied a craving … Continue reading
This is delicious with cream cheese on crackers, as a condiment in a sandwich, or served with ham or turkey. Susan brought me some beautiful rosemary sprigs from her garden, so I added a tablespoon of fresh minced. Also ginger root was in short supply, so I substituted a teaspoon of ground dried. Chutney makes … Continue reading
Hands down the best, easiest cranberry sauce for the holidays. Your Turkey “Gobbler” sandwich will never be the same! While we recommend it be made the night before, we often mix the relish an hour before our traditional roast chicken or turkey meal. Even guests who usually avoid cranberry sauce like the addition of bright … Continue reading
Rockycoast Crisps, our version of Lesley Stowe’s Raincoast Crisps were so successful that we’ve tweaked the recipe for October: more pumpkin seeds, cranberries instead of raisins, and just enough Pumpkin Pie Spice to suggest a cracker inspired by fall. The recipe has four steps: mixing, baking, freezing, and baking, but each is so easy and the results are … Continue reading
“What did the butcher say to the customer on Halloween?” (See below.) It’s been almost a year since we began writing it down for Gus and anyone else interested our gluten-free path and recipes. The first post was a shot from the hip, a beloved recipe I’d sent Gus in response to his request for … Continue reading
More from Uncle Howard. His interest in food, drink, music, and people and their stories continues to inspire. How’s enthusiastic support of Gus’s gluten-free lifestyle and his willingness to experiment with all kinds of cuisine is remarkable. We’ve modified this recipe for one his favorite “nibbly bits”: have had a tough time finding organic lemons … Continue reading
Lesley Stowe’s Raincoast Crisps are among my favorite foods. The size, flavor, and texture of these savory and sweet crackers is just about perfect. If only they were gluten free for Gus…. This flies in the face of yesterday’s mantra: maybe those following a GF diet should just eat (d’Affoinois) on apple slices. Any while … Continue reading
Maggie Beer’s Burnt Fig Jam is a favorite. Coming from Australia, it’s expensive and not easy to find, so about once or twice a year I give making my own the (college) try. We’re getting close…. The trick is courage: letting it burn enough. Fig jam is great on scones, delicious with cheese, and makes … Continue reading
Gluten Free Gus 