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Gluten Free Fruit Cobbler

Growing up, our daughter was a huge fan of Peach Cobbler and the best bit is it’s dead easy and you can make a gluten free version without any hassle. Here it is. Ingredients 1 15 ounce can sliced peaches or apricots 2 ounces margarine (or butter if you prefer) Half cup raw sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1 egg 1 cup gluten free self raising flour I teaspoon gluten free baking powder One third cup milk One third cup coconut Topping 2 ounces raw sugar for topping I teaspoon cinnamon Grease a dish with margarine. Arrange drained peach slices … Continue reading →

Blueberry/Peach Walnutty Crisp

If you haven’t discovered the wonder of baking a crisp from scratch, I assure you–you’re missing something. Baking a crisp or a cobbler is great because it’s like getting the yummy pie filling without having to go through all the hassle of getting the pie crust right. Crisps are easy–no fail type dishes. If you can stir, you can make a crisp. This particular combination uses the end of summer bounty or you can use frozen fruit if you can’t find fresh in your store any longer. (Note: In season fruit is always cheaper to buy fresh but out of … Continue reading →

Summer Grilling Fun

The intoxicating aroma, the mouthwatering flavors and the dancing flames of an outdoor cookout; is there anything more fun than firing up the grill on a summer weekend? I know. Having Bobby Flay do the grilling for you. Okay, maybe’s that just my idea of fun. Whether you are grilling and chilling for Pops on Father’s Day or you’re celebrating graduation day with family and friends, the following simple recipes are sure to bring a smile to your face: CITRUS SHRIMP SKEWERS Ingredients: 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro … Continue reading →

Scented Candles for the Holidays

I’m still enjoying the pumpkin pie scented candles I purchased for Thanksgiving. They aren’t overpowering, but strong enough that the scent is obvious even when unlit. Just the way I like it. When lit, the fragrance is rich and warm. I can’t wait to start picking up other varieties. I love candles. Candles are one thing I just can’t seem to get enough of, because they are affordable, so simple to use, and they are the perfect way to add color, scent, and warmth, to any area of the home. They are terrific accessories any time but I really like … Continue reading →

Tu B’Shevat is (almost) Here

I love Tu B’Shevat, because it always brings warmth and sweetness to the winter, and is a much tastier reminder than Groundhog’s day that winter is nearly over. Tu B’Shevat is called the Rosh Hashana for trees, and many celebrate this holiday by eating a lot of different kinds of fruit particularly fruit associated with Eretz Yisroel. We make special blessings on 7 kinds of food that characterize the Land of Israel, including figs, pomegranates, dates, barley, grapes, wheat and olives. Although not all of these foods grow on trees and not all of them are fruits, it is a … Continue reading →