Flourless Apple Oatmeal Muffins
On January 3, 2023 by PamWe leave in a celiac household – we have to be innovative and careful to make sure that Charles (my husband) does not end up sick. I am always on the lookout for something that is both delicious and gluten free. This recipe has the bonus of being sugar free as well – and it
Apple Pie Bars
On September 10, 2022 by PamThis is one of the easiest Autumn desserts you can make – when you are finished making it, pop it in the freezer overnight and then it cuts easily into squares. You don’t have to make it gluten free and sugar free – but I do because we have cut all refined sugar (brown and
Gluten Free German Apple Pancakes
On December 24, 2021 by PamThis is a great breakfast for any special occasion – we love them on Christmas morning – or just on a lazy weekend morning. Serve them with maple syrup, fresh fruit and breakfast sausages. This recipe makes 2 – 9 inch square glass pans but, it can be easily doubled to make more. Put 4
Apple Pear Sauce
On October 17, 2021 by Pam1/2 bushel of apples – peeled, cored, cut in chunks1/2 bushel of pears – peeled, cored, cut in chunks1 cup of water in each pan Boil until soft. Puree in food processer. Fill sterilzed jars to 1/4 inch from the rim. Add sterlized lids and rings (I boil mine for 5 minutes). Tighten and process
When You Buy a New Spice Rack….
On January 22, 2023 by PamI bought a new spice rack and it came with a list of spices…more spices than I even knew existed. If you know me, you know that I use a lot of spices but, this list was exhaustive. So, let’s have a little fun. Review this list of spices and identify whether you have heard
Tis’ the Season – Gluten Free Holiday Baking
On November 19, 2022 by PamI usually bake something (and freeze it) every week until the Holidays. I try to focus on low sugar recipes (or adapt them) and I give away far more than I eat or serve in my own house. We have some family favourites and I always start with Christmas cake in October and soak it
Happy Thanksgiving! The “official” beginning of Autumn….
On October 8, 2022 by PamThe signs of Autumn definitely begin after Labour Day – we hang on to summer until September 21st but, it comes nonetheless with cool weather and frost, leaves changing colours, apples on trees and bright sunny days with blue skies and fluffly clouds. In my house, it means canning applesauce and apple pie filling, freezing
Old Fashioned Tomato Jam
On September 21, 2022 by PamThis is SUCH a fun recipe! We use it with cheese or on any kind of meat. I do a lot of preserving because I use them as gifts throughout the year. This batch made 24 – 1 1/2 cup jars of jam. I am almost at the end of canning season – I have
Green Tomato Chutney
On September 12, 2022 by Pam10 pounds of chopped green tomatoes5 cups of brown sugar4 cups of chopped red onion2 cups of raisins2 cups of currants4 cups of apple cider vinegar4 tablespoons of candied ginger, chopped4 tablespoons of fresh ginger, chopped4 tablespoons of mustard seed4 teaspoons of chile pepper flakes4 teaspoons of fennel seed4 teaspoons of salt2 teaspoons of allspice1
Bread and Butter Pickles
On August 4, 2022 by PamI tried something new! Some friends gave us a couple of bags of cucumbers so, I started looking and recipes and decided on Bread and Butter Pickles!! I hadn’t made pickles since I was at home (about 40 years ago…LOL) and they were MUCH easier than I remember! Although, my mom usually made dills or
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