Snacks & Desserts
Strawberry and watermelon creamy yogurt pops
Did I mention we went strawberry picking last weekend? Between the three of us, we collected so many strawberries it took Dan half of his Saturday night cleaning and hulling the
Cherry Hand Pies
You’re almost there, the finish line is in sight – it’s the last week of school! In fact, there’s probably so little actual learning going on this week it’s hardly
Quick Strawberry Jam
I’m feeling like a bit of a cheater this week. While all the parents I know are rapidly deteriorating in an end-of-the-school-year death spiral, I’ve got a bounce in my step. Many of you
Lisa’s Letters Home: Chocolate Pavlova with Balsamic Strawberries
When I first moved to England in 2000, I used to spend a lot of time watching the food channel (Carlton back then, I think.) I didn’t really get out
Fruit Salad with Cardamom Cider Dressing
When we decided to have a week completely devoted to salads I knew I couldn’t make a green salad. After all, Ceri is the queen of the green salad. I mean the lady has cornered
Gluten Free Greek Yogurt Brûlée
As you may or may not know, I’m against ugly baking. Shall we just extend the ban on ugliness to all desserts (“barf” cookies notwithstanding)? This dessert is a real
Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes & Never Fail Chocolate Icing
Last week I wrote about the ugliness of gluten free baking. I was only half kidding. Things can get pretty ugly, just take a look at my photo below. But
Gluten Free Chocolate Flourless Cake
I have never been a beautiful baker, but I’ve always baked, and I considered my lopsided cakes charming, even if no one else did. But there’s ugly baking, and then
Lisa’s Letters Home: A Very Comforting Jam Roly Poly
There are quite a few traditional English desserts that I haven’t attempted to make yet and there are some that I’m convinced are named solely as a joke for tourists
Mini Peanut Butter and Jelly Cheesecakes
Ceri and I have always had these divergent opinions about the ice cream truck. I’ve always been a fan of them. An ice cream truck is very nostalgic for me–reminding
