Category Archives: Recipes

Almond Peach Torte with Lavender and Honey Créme Fraiche

I experimented with this torte recipe over and over (and over) until I found it to be the perfect texture, taste, crumble, size, sweetness, and it’s beautiful… oh it’s so good. I’m rather proud of myself for this one. I … Continue reading

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Zucchini Oat Muffins

Wait, what the hell am I supposed to do with all that zucchini? Holy crap that’s a lot of squash. There’s only so much zucchini I can eat. No, Mr. Farmer I don’t need anymore of your zucchini seconds. Any … Continue reading

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Watermelon-Lime Popsicles

My favorite niece in the world came over for our first summer afternoon at Deep Eddy Swimming Pool. Before we left, we whipped together this nice refreshing Watermelon-Lime treat. When we got back we had an almost frozen popsicle. We … Continue reading

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Banana Bread Nights

I got home from yoga close to 9:00 in the evening this week and didn’t really feel like eating dinner but was still hungry. You know the feeling. I made myself a light salad, and should have stuck with that. … Continue reading

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Coconut Ginger Ice Cream for Mom

For Mother’s Day many, many years ago, I made an angel food cake with strawberries for my mom. After the cake and day of mom was over, we had a ton of egg yolks and strawberries left in the house. … Continue reading

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Jennifer’s Birthday Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

My roommate’s birthday is coming up and she’s been on an elimination diet for a few weeks now. I’ve been wanting to make her some kind of cake but it has to be gluten and dairy free- okay, got that. … Continue reading

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Oh My My Lemon

The whole craving of cakes thing has not diminished of late and as I am still collecting copious amounts of ingredients, I thought I’d do a little weekend baking. With the last couple of recipes, I’ve used up lots in … Continue reading

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Matzo Brei, just like Moses ate.

2012: The year Gluten Free Matzo was discovered. Yes, Yehuda finally started making a GF version and I could not be more glad. Just like when I was a kid, matzo with cream cheese and jelly makes the best after … Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins, Capers, and Almonds. Yes.

I am very particular about how I like my cauliflower. I used to like it if my mom roasted it with butter, breadcrumbs, and cheese. I still only liked the small pieces that were doused in the topping, but I … Continue reading

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Date and Walnut Bread Obsession

Ever since I injured my foot it’s been hard (nay impossible) to exercise and it’s wearing on me. Oh how it wears on me. I decided to cut out sugar and sugar-types to see if it would make a difference … Continue reading

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