Dig in (Phrasal verb): 1. To delve into 2. To begin to eat heartily 3. To begin work with great determination
Biscuits + Fruit Compote + Whipped Cream = Strawberry Rhubarb Shortcakes Why are biscuits called shortcakes ? Britishfoodhistory.wordpress.com explains “the large amount of butter is what makes shortbread (or shortcake) short: the term short, when applied to biscuits and pastry, means crumbly, like shortcrust pastry should be.” Homemade shortcakes or biscuits provide the  dessert base for […]
 Lemon Almond “Cake” is more of a custard than a cake; it’s dense, intense and lemony.  It’s also a great choice if you are avoiding wheat or need a fresh idea for a gluten-free knock out dessert. I had been searching the web for a gluten-free, dairy-free lemon cake, when I read about a clementine cake made […]
Apple Upside Down Cake gives you two ways to turn your cake upside down. Apples are my favorite fruit. I like them raw with honey or peanut butter.  I like them sautéed golden brown, mashed into chunky sauce or in pie, cake and cobbler. I like apples so much that I used them inside and on top […]
Ripe bananas are the secret to this simple banana cake.  Think of this recipe as a blueprint for all sorts of different cakes. Once you are comfortable with the basic ingredient list, you can substitute your own favorite flavors. Instead of bananas, use applesauce or peach puree. Swap nuts for toasted oats or berries or chocolate […]
