We’re up to 90 degrees and summer is definitely upon us! I don’t know if it is hot where you are, but it’s not always easy to want to crank up the oven during these hot, sultry days. I thought I’d use this blog post to highlight my top 5 favorite summer recipes. Either a no-bake or [Read More]
I love lavender; the sweet smell of a French countryside, it’s ability to soothe my thoughts while soaking in a tub, and the endless possibilities of what to do with this beautifully fresh-cut herb. When using fresh lavender for soaps, scrubs, sachets, or in this case, Honey-Lavender Shortbread (gluten-free), it is best to pick the [Read More]
Pistachio & Black-Raspberry Mini Cakes are a great little dessert when you have guests over that have food allergies. This recipe is gluten, dairy and grain free, so for all you paleo fans out there, it’s a good one! If you have never heard of the paleo diet, eating like the caveman, click here for [Read More]
Are you looking for a new gluten-free holiday cookie? This delicious buttery, chai shortbread is easy to make and the extra-fine flours make it hard to believe it’s gluten-free! Not only does it make a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookie, it’s also quite simply one of the best gluten-free cookie recipes I’ve created. I love taking a gluten-filled [Read More]
The first bite of this gluten-free lemon-blueberry loaf is a burst of flavorful tangy, lemony-blueberry sweetness! As a breakfast loaf or a dessert, it has easily become one of my favorite quick bread recipes. Make a few loaves and stick one in the freezer for those unexpected guests that may drop by. Speaking of unexpected [Read More]
The peaches are ripe and ready for a summer dessert. Peach pie is delicious, but why cover the peaches with a top crust when they make such a beautiful display of colorful peachy swirls in a peach tart (gluten & dairy-free of course)! There is nothing quite like a succulent peach with the rich nectar dripping from [Read More]
Lemon Mousse with Fresh Blueberries is a perfect summer dessert. It is light and creamy and a great way to end just about any evening meal. It doesn’t take much to whip this together, just remember to allow time for it to set. Lemon Mousse with [Read More]
I almost fell to the floor when my husband said, “I would eat these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies over regular ones any day!” Just so you know, I have been cooking gluten-free recipes and having my husband taste them for almost thirty years. And he is very particular when it comes to comparing gluten-free to [Read More]
Summer is a great time to whip up a tart or pie and starting with a good crust is a must. I purchased a Mama’s Pie Crust package to see if their claim for “light and flaky pie crust that tastes like the real thing” was really true. And the verdict…I concur. This gluten-free crust is [Read More]
Rest is a good thing. A couple of weeks ago my husband and I took a business/vacation trip down to Hollywood and Santa Monica. Even though we were only there for four days, we packed a lot in and enjoyed the sunshine and scenery. We stayed at a lovely hotel in West Hollywood and had fun [Read More]