Walker was beyond happy to see this last week: One tiny ripe strawberry. First of the year! The heat wave earlier this week paid off, the strawberries are putting on flowers like crazy. I have planted a mix of June Bearers and Ever Bearers so that the kids get a supply for months to pick… Continue reading Lemon-Strawberry Bread
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Cookbook Review: The Diabetes Prevention and Management Cookbook (& Recipe)
With diabetes on a rapid rise in Western cultures, and from first hand experience with it in my family, I was happy to review: The Diabetes Prevention and Management Cookbook: Your 10-Step Plan for Nutrition and Lifestyle, recently published this year. I really wish there had been books of this quality years ago, when my… Continue reading Cookbook Review: The Diabetes Prevention and Management Cookbook (& Recipe)
Little Fruit Tarts (Mama n’ Me Cooking)
Walker saw The Children's Step-by-step Cook Book at the library and asked to check it out. He looked at the photos and I asked what he'd like to eat. He wanted tarts, which were actually quite easy to make. The tart recipe is open-ended. You can use whatever fruit you enjoy. We used two bananas… Continue reading Little Fruit Tarts (Mama n’ Me Cooking)
Pistachio Shortbread
What is speckled with green and the faintest of purple, is mega-fattening and delightful? Pistachio Shortbread that is. While I made mine with organic unsalted butter, Earth Balance Buttery stick or similar works wonderfully for a vegan version. The cookies are soft until cooling, then get the buttery, crispy bite you expect from shortbread. Don't be… Continue reading Pistachio Shortbread