Clafouti. Don’t you love that word? It is pronounced klah – foo – tee. It is French, of course, a country-french dessert from the Limousin region made from fresh fruit, traditionally cherries, and a crepe-like batter. It is similar to a fruity pancake or a Dutch Baby though generally less […]
Month: July 2009
Blueberry White Chocolate Bars
I plan to avoid the heat of the day by baking these delicious Blueberry White Chocolate Bars early. Maybe I’ll serve them for an afternoon snack with a glass of iced tea or some beautiful Lavender Lemonade…
Blueberry Chicken Salad
Summer’s Heat Summer’s heat has descended on the Portland area this week. Everywhere I go people are trying to outdo each other in relating the dire forecasts they have heard for a record breaking heatwave in the days to come. I smile and nod my head trying to suppress my […]
Blueberry Pomegranate Granita
One of my favorite things about summer in this part of the country is the glorious local blueberries that are so abundant in markets at this time of year. From tiny and tart to huge and juicy-sweet…
Saké Sunset Cooler
Jewel-like Flavors What must have been a long time ago now, the nice folks at POM Wonderful sent me a POM Care Package including a case of their fabulous pomegranate juice. It is always fun to get a package in the mail and the contents were intriguing. I must admit, […]
Cantaloupe Salsa
For many years my favorite fruit was cantaloupe. I couldn’t get enough of its soft pastel flesh. I loved the texture and the deep sweetness…
Slow Cooked Pulled Pork Sandwiches
My daughter has called me several times since she moved away this summer. She often calls around dinner time to tell me about what she is planning to cook for dinner or what she is making to take in her lunch the next day…
Fancy Brownies Made with Cream Cheese Frosting and Chocolate Glaze
Rich and chocolaty, double-frosted Fancy Brownies make a great casual dessert that is satisfying while requiring minimal prep time. Starting with a pan of brownies I make from a boxed mix, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover frosting. Adding a chocolate layer to the top gives it a beautiful finish.