Category Archives: Food Recipes

A fresh and tart cake to celebrate the solstice. Soaked in elder flower syrup and topped with fresh whipped cream. Elder Flower Cake In a large bowl add together….. 3/4 cup of white rice flour 1/4 cup of tapioca flour 1 cup of almond flour 1/2 cup of buckwheat flour 1 tsp of baking powderContinue reading “Gluten Free Elder Flower Cake”

It is the last week of May and my rhubarb is finally ready to harvest. Strawberry rhubarb pie is a classic recipe. Here is a variation with a bit of a twist. The addition of strawberry jam really intensifies the fruity flavor. Star anise will leave your family or guests trying to guess what hasContinue reading “RHUBARB and Star Anise Tart”

Usually by late October there has been a snowstorm to wipe out all of the herbs in my garden. As our climate changes, even in early fall, I now not only have tender flowers surviving but I am still harvesting an overabundance of things like sage, fennel, horehound, oregano and calendula. Sage has a powerfulContinue reading “Fried Sage Leaves”

I am posting this recipes a bit early to tempt you. Before you know it lawns will be covered in dandelions beautiful bright yellow blossoms. We think of using the roots or leaves of this plant but there are so many uses for the flowers in things like fritters/tempura, wine, jelly, flan/quiche, cookies, and syrup.Continue reading “GF Dandelion Flower and Apple Cake”

Spring is finally approaching. Depending on where you live you my start to see the appearance of fresh greens around you. Dandelion, violet, chickweed, and nettles are all great choices. Spring greens are known for their beneficial effect on the “blood” and liver when there has been several months of winter stagnation. They help usContinue reading “Spring Green Greek Soup (Nettles)”