Berries are my candy. I grow them, munch on them, bake them, and jam them. I mostly eat blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries, but occasionally I’ll venture off to blackberries, marionberries, and huckleberries. Here is my latest go-to berry crumble. You will love how easy this recipe is and it takes less time than traditional crumbles. …
Strawberry Cream Layer Cake {dairy free}
Here are three of my favorite things—strawberries, cream, and cake. I roast all kinds of fruit, but I especially love roasted strawberries. Trim them, slice them, add a dash of oil and maple syrup (or honey) and roast for 20 minutes. It’s so simple, and then you have the ultimate topping. I confess I also …
Roasted Strawberries
I have a lot of strawberries, and it’s early in the season. Must be Seattle weather. I plant a strawberry patch at every place I live. They’re just so easy to grow in this part of the country, seems like a no-brainer. We had a wet winter, and then recently, a few beautiful weeks of …
Strawberry Yogurt Bowl
There is something to be said for starting the day with a bowl of yogurt. It has a smooth, creamy texture, making it easy on the waking digestive system. And I like the shot of probiotics. Usually I combine the yogurt with fresh fruit, and if the fruit is tart I add a drizzle of …
Firecracker Pops
Once again, Seattle is cool and somewhat damp this weekend, while just about everywhere else in the U.S. folks are sweltering in humidity, heat, and triple-digit tempeatures. In some parts of the U.S. there are power outages due storms. I hope it gets better soon for everyone, and that when you read this you are safe, along …
Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler and a Book
Strawberries and rhubarb are so swell together. I can happily eat just the filling, sauteed in butter, cinnamon, and honey, or placed on top of a bowl of yogurt. But the cobbler crust quickly turns this mixture into a comforting dessert for a crowd. Add some whipped cream or whipped yogurt, and it becomes fruity, …