The last jar of tangy raspberry rhubarb jam was opened today. Between a friend’s garden and the local u-pick berry batch, we did well with gathering fresh raspberries this summer. Combining two loves–raspberries and rhubarb–in a jam was a splendid idea. And I might have to buy some frozen rhubarb and raspberries so that we can enjoy more small batches of this homemade jam in … Continue reading Raspberry Rhubarb Jam with Honey
I would eat these here or there. I would eat them anywhere. My daughter was delighted that there were a few strawberry oat bars left after I brought them to church to share as a morning snack. These fruity oat bars are also perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. Really, there is not a wrong time of day to eat them; hence the … Continue reading Strawberry Oat Bars
Our summertime lunches have alternated between pasta, sandwiches, and assorted kinds of pancakes. Making pancakes for lunch takes hardly any more time than cooking pasta. And we are big fans of pancakes with a side of bacon or sausage. It runs in the family I suppose, since pancakes were what my grandmother was making nearly every day for lunch or dinner before she had to … Continue reading Buckwheat Pancakes with Blueberry Peach Sauce: A Gluten Free Recipe
This cake could have been a muffin. But sometimes it’s nice to have a slice of moist cake in the morning. Or to slice off a bit for an afternoon snack. Or opt for coffee cake after dinner, as a moderately sweet dessert. I like the crunchy top too. There’s nothing I didn’t like about this cake, actually. Perhap you’ll feel similarly after trying it … Continue reading Berry Lemonade Brunch Cake
What can a person make with oat bran? How about sweet, fluffy pancakes? I credit the success of these pancakes to oat bran, which is lighter in weight than oats. Spelt and oat bran are the only grains used in this recipe, and the results were just what I was after–hearty goodness without being overly dense. Since spelt is lower in gluten that wheat, I … Continue reading Honey Oat Bran Spelt Pancakes
Some people are ready to eat breakfast just a few minutes after waking up in the morning. That describes me. Inspired by a recipe for breakfast cookies at Sally’s Baking Addiction, these wholesome mango oatmeal cookies are a perfect make-ahead treat for breakfast. Especially for when you are craving something different. Have a cookie (or two). Whether you eat yours first thing in the morning … Continue reading Tropical Tango Breakfast Cookies
Swirls and Spice 