This is my gluten-free variation on a family cookie favorite. The arrowroot powder helps to replace the gluten otherwise found in wheat flour. Try using a variety of jams-strawberry and raspberry and delicious and festive, but fig and orange marmalade are also a treat.  Read More

This recipe is fantastic with local raspberries and mint but frozen berries work just as well when not in season  Read More

Plums were in season and I couldn't help myself  Read More

Pecan pie is often made with corn syrup - something I am not a fan of. In this recipe, I substitute organic molasses.
In the crust, in place of Crisco, I use an organic, all vegetable shortening. It still produces a flaky crust that's delicious and just like grandma baked.  Read More

This is an incredibly moist and deliciously chewy cake. It's perfect for dessert, with your afternoon tea or even at breakfast  Read More

These are a simple, old time recipe that are perfect when looking to employ little helpers in the kitchen  Read More

Bergamont oranges are beautiful little oranges with an interesting shape - they tend to be pear shaped or round with "nipples" on the end. They are quite sour but can be a delicious enhancement to any recipe. Bergamot oranges are most famous for their use as a flavoring in Earl Grey tea.  Read More

This is an incredibly moist and deliciously chewy cake. It's perfect for dessert, with your afternoon tea or even at breakfast  Read More

This is based on the carob cake my mom used to make for our birthday parties when we were young. Carob, of course, is a healthy alternative to chocolate  Read More

Here I took an oatmeal cookie recipe and adjusted it to make it a healthy breakfast or afternoon snack. I cut the sugar and fat and added natural fiber, protein and fresh fruits. Use organic ingredients whenever possible.  Read More