Summer has ended (or nearly ended) but there are still summer fruits like peaches and plums in the markets. Last chance to make use of those summertime fruits! You can use just about any fruit you like in a cobbler. The fruit is topped with a biscuit-like topping which is then baked to a golden brown. Cobblers can be made in large baking … [Read more...]
My NEW favorite (Salted) Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe
I have been making chocolate chip cookies pretty much all my life. For the last decade, I have used a modified recipe I acquired at a cooking class I took years ago at our local cooking school. I love that my chocolate chip cookie recipe bakes up perfectly every time and that they look and taste great. And I was happy with them...until now, that … [Read more...]
Wacky Cake
War Cake. Joe Cake. Crazy Cake. Wacky Cake is a timeless recipe that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is touted as a Depression era cake and originated during wartime rationing when ingredients such as milk, butter and eggs were scarce. This cake contains no dairy (making it the perfect dessert for our vegan friends) and … [Read more...]
Springtime Strawberry Crisp
When I was a kid I hated strawberries. Too many little seeds. Now I LOVE them! The other day I bit into a large, ripe, organic beauty from Whole Foods...first bite of the day...and it literally popped in my mouth. A delicious burst of exciting, sweet flavor! Oh, it's going to be a very good day. Did You Know: Strawberries have great … [Read more...]