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A few weeks ago, I was enjoying the warm weather of the Philippines and many of the sweet flavors of the tropics. There I was introduced to a new fruit – Chico. When I first tasted Chico, I was surprised by its slightly granular texture and wasn’t sure that I wanted to continue eating it. […]
There is no doubt that I enjoy sweets, but one must remember to enjoy sugary treats in moderation. Foods that have added sugar usually provide extra calories with little or no nutrients. In 2009, the American Heart Association recommended that: women should consume less than about 25 grams (100 calories) of added sugars per day […]
I’ve been snacking on Larabars for a couple of years now. I like them because they are made with simple, tasty ingredients. For example, the Apple Pie Larabar is made of dates, almonds, unsweetened apples, walnuts, raisins and cinnamon. I buy the Apple Pie and the Cherry Pie flavors because they have less than 5 […]
In August, I posted a recipe for Peach Cobbler. It was based on a recipe card that my mother had on file for many years. I shared it with you because the recipe always yielded a good cobbler. However, soon after publishing the recipe, I realized that the recipe was not completely a Delicious Discovery. I thought the method […]
Two summers ago was the first time I baked and tasted grape pie. I followed a recipe in the Sept. 2008 issue of Bonappetit to make use of the Concord grapes that grow in my backyard. Click here for the recipe: http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2008/09/grape_pie_with_lemon_verbena_ice_cream I’m lucky to have my own supply of Concord grapes, since they aren’t so popular in supermarkets. The pie recipe […]
Peaches have been plentiful, so I’ve mostly been eating whole peaches as a snack. However, I’ve also topped my pancakes with them, stirred them into my vanilla yogurt, mixed them into my pesto pasta salads, and added them to my turkey burgers! Now, here’s my recipe for a not-too-sweet Peach Cobbler. It’s a great warm dessert made even more […]
Every Christmas, I look forward to my Aunt Natalie’s cucciddata, which are Sicilian fig-filled cookies. This month, I jumped at the opportunity to use up the fig preserves that my family had saved from last summer. I decided to develop a gluten-free fig treat that retains the traditional flavors (almond, honey, orange, and fig) of […]
I highly recommend that you get your hands on some sour cherries! Look for them at this time in farmers’ markets or make friends with someone with a sour cherry tree. If you can’t find them, you can simply substitute sour cherries with sweet cherries or try lemon juice and sweet cherries (3 tbsp. for 2 lbs. cherries). Sour Cherry […]