When I was keen on getting fibre into my diet, I bake muffins (or gems, as they are still sometimes called in the UK) every week. I would enjoy one on my train commute into the city. Oatmeal is a favourite ingredient of mine when you need to get fibre into your diet, and adding … [Read more...] about Healthy Protein Rhubarb Oatmeal Gems
Delicious Summer Dishes
Yummy Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Gems (Muffins)
Since strawberries and rhubarb come into season about the same time, it is natural that they are often found in Spring and Summer treats. The Edwardians in particular enjoyed rhubarb in breads, sauces and even cocktails. This recipe is a current favorite in our household, which … [Read more...] about Yummy Healthy Strawberry Rhubarb Gems (Muffins)
Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
This is my favorite go to heart healthy summer sauce to add a little zip to my favorite dishes such as quinoa cakes, fritters, or salmon dishes. Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce This is my favorite go to heart healthy summer sauce to add a little zip to my … [Read more...] about Luscious Low Fat Lemon Yoghurt Sauce
Eton Mess: A Delightful Summer Dessert Recipe
What is it and Where It Came From Eton Mess is a British summer dessert made from three things: crushed meringue, whipped cream, and fresh strawberries. It is deliberately imperfect. That is not a flaw. That is the point. The dessert has been associated with Eton College, the … [Read more...] about Eton Mess: A Delightful Summer Dessert Recipe
Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
Clafouti is a nice light summer dessert which is quick to prepare and works with whatever summer fruit you have on hand. Traditionally it is prepared with cherries, but I used peaches. It is such a great dessert that Julia Child dedicated a whole chapter to it. … [Read more...] about Comforting Summer Peach Clafouti
