Blueberries are deliciously sweet right now and this loaf cake is a perfect way to show off this berry. The almond flour is nutty, adds moisture, tenderness and makes it denser. The lemon zest adds a concentrated lemon flavor without the acidity of the juice. I chose a lemon glaze from a different source (addition … Continue reading
This recipe came about because I had fruit I needed to use up and at the same time I received an email with this recipe. Perfect – as I had all of the ingredients! Normally, I like to have some kind of fruit for breakfast whether it is half a grapefruit, strawberries and cottage cheese, … Continue reading
I am definitely thinking about ice cream this summer, the no-churn type. This recipe caught my eye from a favorite blog; sallysbakingaddiction.com who adapted it from Martha Stewart. For some reason I am seeing a lot more no-churn recipes – the internet knows what I like!
It’s time for summer salads with fresh fruit of the season. Blueberries are available beginning in July and can last until September here in Michigan. I received this recipe as a kit from Fustini’s along with 30ml of basil oil and 30 ml of blueberry balsamic vinegar. I am a big fan of flavored balsamic … Continue reading
Who doesn’t love a good cookie, especially if it is packed with wholesome ingredients. I received this recipe from one of my favorite baking blogs, sallysbakingaddiction.com. Not that I don’t have enough baking cookbooks, but sometimes email recipes are easier when I don’t have time to look through cookbooks or my many recipe files of … Continue reading
I’ve been wanting to make one of these seasonal trifles for longer than I can remember. This trifle bowl was a gift many years back and I just never got around to using it. This is an ideal summer dessert that you can prepare ahead of time using different fruits, which often are strawberries, blueberries,, … Continue reading
As time goes by I am making more of my own salad dressings, versus using bottled varieties from the grocery store. There is so much flexibility in making your own vinaigrette or salad dressing using preferred ingredients (often healthier) of your choice. You can make your own vinegar, use the oil you like, type of … Continue reading
Yes, there are not only 5 cups of fresh blueberries (or frozen) but 12 oz. of wild blueberry jam, the chunkier version of jelly. What a wonderful combination and the first recipe I have seen using jam as an ingredient. I have a lot of “blueberry” recipes I would like to make and then I ran … Continue reading
Fruit in some form is frequently a part of every meal I serve, especially when entertaining. I might just have a bowl of fresh fruit such as apples, grapes or oranges; serve fruit as a salad over greens or have something a little fancier such as these summer berries topped with a yogurt seasoned with … Continue reading
There are many kinds of fruit that are great for grilling such as pineapple, cantaloupe, bananas, peaches, plums and mangoes. Grilling fruit intensifies their sweetness and adds a little smokey flavor. During the summer months the fruit is so fresh and sweet so I like to use it in as many ways as possible. Plus … Continue reading