Original Wheat and Dairy

Although the purpose of my blog is to present my original baked recipes that use some type of flour and to recast them in a variety of formats, I…

I grow butternut squash in my garden and use it in a number of dishes. One of my favorite uses for butternut squash is butternut squash soup. I like…

I have a peach tree that produces the most delicious peaches. And even though I “knock off” the excess peaches as a farmer taught me, I still get a…

I have a peach tree that produces the most delicious peaches. And even though I “knock off” the excess peaches as a farmer taught me, I still get a…

I have a peach tree that produces the most delicious peaches. And even though I “knock off” the excess peaches as a farmer taught me, I still get a…

Recently, a friend of mine, who has to be gluten-free for medical reasons, went on vacation to South Carolina. She excitedly texted me because she found a gluten-free bakery…

During the Virginia Renaissance Faire, I make a LOT of carrot cake. And I always run out before the day is over, because my carrot cake (both the regular…

Packed with tart cherries and almonds, this bread has an amazing flavor that will keep you coming back for more. I cannot find fresh or frozen tart cherries in…

This is based on a recipe that I inherited from my Grandmother. The cake was good, but did not have as much flavor as I wanted, ie., it was…

I have never been a fan of mangoes, but at The Virginia Renaissance Faire where I have a bakery stand, I have been asked several times if I have…