A couple of years ago, or so it seems, I saw a video recipe for something that looked extra delicious. The recipe, from Bob’s Red Mill (https://www.bobsredmill.com/recipes/how-to-make/cherry-lime-butter-bars/), featured an almond-y cake type of crust (made with almond flour, lots of butter and lime zest). On top was a filling of […]
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Taking the cake(s)
Summer crawled along this year, dimmed by our lengthy pandemic status and an early wildfire season. By the time my birthday — as well as that of my blog’s — rolled around, celebrating — as it has felt for much of the last year — seemed a bit ridiculous. The […]
Winning a challenge to oneself
[I] don’t like competition, but like many other beings at times compromised by human nature, I often fall under the spell to compete and compare with others. It’s a losing battle, really. As a very wise friend once told me, comparing yourself to others is “dangerous.†No matter what, if […]
Envisioning a Greek yogurt cheesecake
From the moment I tried Greek yogurt, I was spoiled for no other. Its firm, creamy, rich texture makes other yogurts seem watery, loose and bland by comparison. Eating a honey-flavored Greek yogurt topped with fresh blueberries one evening, my friend and longtime collaborator pronounced, “This would make a great […]