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Zucchini and Chocolate Chip Muffins – Gluten Free

October 14, 2026October 14, 2026 by Carlotta

You know that feeling when one day you look in the garden, and no zucchini. The very next day, there is suddenly a zucchini larger than your firstborn child. What do you do with that monstrosity? You definitely can’t give it away — friendships are too valuable for that. The skin is probably tough, and … Read more Zucchini and Chocolate Chip Muffins – Gluten Free

Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oatmeal Muffins

March 15, 2023March 14, 2023 by Carlotta

Without history we are infants. Of all intellectual pursuits, history is the most supremely useful. That is why people crave it and need ever more of it.
– Simon Jenkins, “The London Times”

Maple Pecan Granola

August 20, 2022August 20, 2022 by Carlotta

Most of us have quirks, idiosyncrasies, peculiarities, oddities, eccentricities, foibles, and whims. One of mine is that I do not like milk on my cereal. Please don’t expect me to eat soggy cold cereal, or drive away the steam of hot cereal by pouring milk on it. Gross!

Herbed Nuts

November 7, 2021November 12, 2021 by Carlotta

The other day I was shopping in the bulk herb section of our small town health food cooperative. The woman next to me was scooping up copious amounts of marjoram, which peaked my curiousity. She described her recipe for herbed nuts, and within a few moments I begged her to email the recipe to me. And now I have a new addiction….

Vanilla Bean Pudding Mix

July 2, 2021June 30, 2021 by Carlotta

Long ago and far away I had large glass jars with dry mixes for everything – waffles, soups, muffins, hot cocoa, pudding, etc. Days spent at the farm with little kids under foot were made simpler that way, and edible gifts were created in pretty canning jars with the “help” of said kids.

Heat & Sweet Simple Salsa

March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 by Carlotta

You’ve heard it a million times before: Opposites attract. According to Psychology Today:

Kenai Jalapeño Cheese Dip

June 6, 2022February 17, 2021 by Carlotta

Once again, Alaska contributes a brilliant recipe which will be added to my regular rotation. This dip has a bit of creaminess, some smokiness, a little heat, and the tiniest crunch. And it is more versatile than any other dip I’ve ever had. Served cold, Jalapeño Cheese Dip is amazing with chips or fresh veggies. … Read more Kenai Jalapeño Cheese Dip

Power Balls – Energy on the Go

October 6, 2020October 6, 2020 by Carlotta

I like to daydream about winning the lottery — how I would choose to spend and give away the money, and how winning wouldn’t change who I am. But alas, I’ve never purchased a lottery ticket in my life. And record Power Ball winnings pale in comparison to these little gems!

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Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork

July 17, 2021September 16, 2020 by Carlotta

Food trucks are my newest fascination. How can someone – in very close quarters – make such incredible food? Quickly? While people stand there, waiting in line? Possibly in snow or pouring rain? Or suffocating heat? It is more than I can process…. There is a mexican food truck in our small town that serves … Read more Carnitas – Mexican Pulled Pork

Peanut Butter Cookies – Flourless

February 28, 2020February 28, 2020 by Carlotta

Peanut butter. Served on celery with raisins – bumps on a log. Served on bread with jelly – PBJ. Served on banana with chocolate chips – Carlotta pretending to be healthy. Peanut butter served AS A COOKIE – I’m in heaven! I started experimenting with gluten free cookie recipes in the weeks leading up to … Read more Peanut Butter Cookies – Flourless

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