Category Archives: Gluten Free

Asparagus, chanterelles and fresh basil

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I have been in a rut. My lack of culinary inspiration has been epic this winter. About 3 weeks ago I planted my garden – without fail, inspiration came flooding in. In the last moments before my culinary hibernation this … Continue reading

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a pot of gold for your cereal bowl

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Occasionally, as I’m searching the shelves for Gluten Free pantry items I am amazed, aghast and discouraged by the costs. If you are used to buying GF I’m sure I sound like a broken record. If you’ve been following my … Continue reading

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wild chestnut and apple soup

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Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…. is it that time of year again! As I wrap up a very busy fall I hope for a few moments of piece before we get full swing into the Holidays. With the bulk … Continue reading

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apple week 2 – varieties and apple crisp

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I walked into an elevator conversation about what the best tasting apple was…. Fugi, Macintosh, Empire, Honey Crisp, Cortland, Gala…. the conversation got me thinking, I wonder how many varieties there are. If I tried hard I could probably have thought of … Continue reading

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curried egg salad surprise

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I have been in denial … can it be that summer is truly over. In my denial I tempted fate and bought ” the last” of this years peaches. If the leaves changing colours wasn’t a big enough sign from … Continue reading

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tom yummy soup with tofu and vermicelli

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My dear followers, the last time I wrote I mentioned that September is normally busy. Busy it has been! So I’ve missed a few weeks. I’ve missed writing, but enjoyed the distraction that has kept me away. Life is always … Continue reading

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GF summer peach tart

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Peach season is HERE!!!! When is comes to peaches I have a bias. In fact I have the biggest obsession with peaches and nectarines allowable. I used to buy leathery, pulpy winter peaches and nectarines from far away lands. I realized … Continue reading

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blueberries and “chicken and egg” – book review

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I am a city girl but my farming and foraging heritage seems to run deep. I find myself daydreaming about farmland or possibly expanding my urban garden to an urban farm – chickens and all. And, life does feel complete … Continue reading

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fennel, radish and goat cheese salad with quick pickled onion

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I don’t think this recipe needs very much of an introduction, other than to say it is absolutely one of the tastiest and prettiest hot-summer-day lunches. You will find some lovely variations of this salad across the “world-wide web”. A … Continue reading

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strawberry and yellow wood sorrel salsa

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Starting a blog was a big commitment.  Before I began I knew I wanted to fully commit but also knew that I didn’t have place in my life for more stress. My goal was to have fun, explore, learn, be … Continue reading

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