According to the carrot museum website http://www.carrotmuseum.co.uk/carrotcake.html, carrot cake most likely descended from Medieval carrot puddings enjoyed by people in Europe. Carrots have built in sugar and sugar was often scarce in olden times. Ah….fresh carrots from the Farmer’s Market … Continue reading
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Pineapple Banana Bread generously fills two loaf pans or a bundt pan. The combination of bananas and pineapple makes for a very moist quick bread. You might ask what defines a quick bread. A quick bread is a bread made … Continue reading
Many grocery stores sell fresh fruit trays with a dip. The fruit is often the same year round. The dip they provide is too sweet. Fruit, by it’s nature, is already very sweet and I like to contrast the fruit … Continue reading
We are starting to see signs of spring everywhere. The magnolia trees, cherry and pear trees are flowering. The tulips, daffodils and narcissi are in full bloom. My eyes are itchy from all the pollen. Yes indeed, all the signs … Continue reading
I first made this delightful Peach Upside Down Cake last summer at the height of peach season. The cake is light and fluffy and the added lemon rind enhances the peach flavour. But as winter lingers on, it is a … Continue reading