Converting this old favorite to gluten-free wasn’t too difficult (it doesn’t contain much flour). Getting rid of dairy and corn is a bit trickier . . . Baking without butter really isn’t the same, but today I tried palm oil … Continue reading →
Take Time for Paradise: Americans and Their Games by A. Barlett Giamatti. New York: Bloomsbury, c1989, reissued 2011. A book that makes my expensive liberal arts education seem worthwhile! 🙂 It seems a bit odd to be writing an “early … Continue reading →
Just finished the last piece of my first Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie of the season. Preparing for the next rhubarb baking, I discovered an omission from my earlier recipe for Rhubarb Cake. [I left out the step where you spread the batter … Continue reading →
I’ve been attempting a “no wheat, no dairy” diet for several weeks now. (Why? long story for another time.) This means lots of rice, quinoa, salads, and soups. Here’s one of my recent creations. I know “technically” it is now … Continue reading →
Red Velvet Cake After many requests from friends, I finally made my first attempt at Red Velvet Cake. I intended to make the Dark Chocolate Red Velvet Cake from the All Cakes Considered book by Melissa Gray, but after reading … Continue reading →