Gluten-Free Spice Cake

Gluten-Free Spice Cake

Many of us have a sweet tooth, but we’re also aware that excessive sugar isn’t healthy. I believe in a balanced approach to life where desserts are occasional indulgences, not daily sustenance. Lately, I’ve been craving a sweet treat with fall flavors. One of my favorite autumn desserts is my Norwegian Apple Cake, but I also wanted a gluten-free, low-glycemic option in my repertoire. After some experimentation, I came up with this delicious Gluten-Free Spice Cake.

Browned Butter Cherry Bars

Browned Butter Cherry Bars

I had just finished a round of mountain-climber planks when she said “take a breath. Put your hands on your heart. What are you feeling? Anger, sadness, like you want to laugh, or cry?” With that, I began to feel tears slowly trailing down my cheeks. Something about...
Fresh Peach Tea Cake

Fresh Peach Tea Cake

The two massive paws planted on our glass front door were startling to say the least. Our mountain life is full of wild creatures, more so this summer than ever. A visiting fox, squirrel or chipmunk elicits “oohs” and “aahs” at their sweet cuteness. A seven-foot...
Spiced Olive Oil and Butternut Squash Cake

Spiced Olive Oil and Butternut Squash Cake

I’m not a big cake eater. It seems that most of the cakes I’ve been served at restaurants or parties are dry with overly sweet frosting. While the ingredients in this cake may sound a little strange, this Olive Oil and Butternut Squash Cake is a delicious!...
Lemon Cherry Ricotta Cake

Lemon Cherry Ricotta Cake

It felt good waking up with the sun this morning, pulling my hair up into a ponytail, skipping the make-up, throwing on sweats and a tee-shirt, knowing that I didn’t have to leave our little birdhouse today. As I stood for a minute sipping coffee at the kitchen sink,...