by Eva Marie | Sep 26, 2023 |
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.
by Eva Marie | Nov 11, 2022 |
A delicious traditional Norwegian Apple Cake recipe from my mother’s homeland. The land of trolls, fjords, and apple cake.
by Eva Marie | Dec 27, 2021
Whole pears drenched in a red wine syrup is a simple and beautiful dessert. I like to eat them as is, with no whipped cream or anything else added, other than a sprig of mint or a cinnamon stick to garnish. Make these up to two days ahead of time and then pop them in...
by Eva Marie | Mar 14, 2021 |
A quick and easy Picante Pinto Bean Soup. It’s healthy and hearty, and can be served vegan, with cheese and sour cream, or over rice.
by Eva Marie | Feb 5, 2021 |
He plays his guitar in a small room in the basement, cranking out songs from many genres, but always with precision. When we first met, he would sit on a stool in my kitchen in San Antonio and play on a cheap acoustic guitar that he bought down the road, while I...
by Eva Marie | Sep 24, 2020
Sitting on our deck, I’m watching a gaggle of wild turkeys in front of me scratching the dirt and pecking at dried-out grass fronds. They are a nervous bunch. Four of the twenty birds are caught in our fenced yard, and in a panic. Ric goes to open the gate and shoo...
