Category Archives for spring

When Life Gives You Lemons…

I’m still recovering from what was an overly complicated week filled with stress, unexpected surprises (both good and bad), and a whole gamut of emotions. In the end, all of this change has spurred a fairly significant decision: I have … Continue reading

05. April 2010 by admin
Categories: crust, gluten-free, lemon, lemon curd, lemon squares, meringue, pastry, spring, summer, tart | Leave a comment

Gluten-Free Carrot Cupcakes!

You may recall a gluten-free carrot cake post on my site from last year. Well, it’s easter-time again and my sister had been asking for some carrot cake, and I figured any good sister would honor that request. I also … Continue reading

05. April 2010 by admin
Categories: Carrot, carrot cake, cream cheese frosting, cupcakes, dessert, Easter, gluten-free, pineapple, powdered sugar, spice, spring, vegetables, walnuts | 1 comment

Airy, light, and naturally gluten-free, pavlova is about as close to heaven as dessert can be. A crispy crust protects a marshmallowy interior that will surprise and delight even the most discerning meringue critic. Named after the russian ballerina Anna … Continue reading

15. April 2009 by admin
Categories: berries, dessert, fruit, lemon, lemon curd, meringue, pavlova, spring, tropical | Leave a comment

Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

Around springtime, there is no more appropriate dessert than that sweet and spicy combination of pastry and vegetable known as carrot cake. Unfortunately, carrot cake has two fatal flaws. Masquerading as a healthy alternative to most decadent treats, carrot cake … Continue reading

15. April 2009 by admin
Categories: baking, cake, Carrot, carrot cake, coconut, cream cheese frosting, dessert, Easter, gluten-free, pineapple, spring | Leave a comment