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, …
Berry Fruit Roll-Ups
Fruit leather packs a sweet, tarty chew that’s ready at a moment’s notice. I used strawberries and raspberries for this fruit leather recipe, but you have a lot of options. You can use just about any kind of berry to make this fruit leather. Some fruits and berries work better than others on their own, …
Strawberry Muffins and Cream
It’s July 4th weekend here in the U.S., and it’s also the final Wimbledon weekend and the start of the Tour de France. Being a life-long tennis player (junior tennis, high school varsity, college varsity, USTA and club team tennis), I always watch/tape the major tennis events. Several years ago we took the kids to …
Strawberry Jam
Are you overrun by strawberries? I am. I started a strawberry patch last summer with stray strawberry plants that were inadvertently donated by my neighbor, and I can’t keep up. The easiest thing I can do right now is make strawberry freezer jam. My strawberry patch produces a mixture of sweet to tart berries, and …
Strawberry Shortcakes {grain free}
Strawberries are starting to appear in the markets in and around Seattle, which is a sure sign of spring for me. Being a berry fiend, I have already started to think beyond strawberry slushies and smoothies and on to strawberry shortcakes. Here is an oldie and goodie for me, with a twist I’ve never tried …