Posted on 4 June 2009 by fruittart
The end of May was a busy time for the Fruit Tart household — a farewell party, a reception for visiting friends, an end-of-year picnic for preschool, the blog’s birthday, and Tartlet 3’s birthday. For two of these I made trifle. At the end of April I made a trifle with Alton Brown’s [...]
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Posted on 12 February 2009 by fruittart
Today was the Valentine’s party for Tartlet 4’s preschool class. There is one sweet little girl in the class who is allergic to gluten and I’m so glad I’ve been able to make a few treats that she can have too, so she doesnt’ feel left out. Unfortunately, last time I wasn’t clear [...]
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Posted on 1 May 2008 by fruittart
Today was the farewell for Mrs. V. The astute reader may remember there was a farewell last fall but only Mr. V. left us for TX at that time. Now their house has finally sold and they will be reunited (*yay!*) but we are sad to see them leave (*boo!*). Once again [...]
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Posted on 3 November 2007 by fruittart
Mud Pies, that is. Today is Mrs. V’s birthday and, even if birthday celebrations lose a bit of their thrill after a while (does it peak around age 7?), I think everyone should still get to have cake. When you have a long list of allergies that gets a bit more complicated, but, [...]
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Posted on 12 October 2007 by fruittart
Following on the heels of two gluten-free baking successes, I modified yet another Bob’s Red Mill recipe, this one they credit as coming from Cooking Light Magazine.
Pineapple Carrot Bars
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. canola oil
1 t. vanilla
1/2 t. xanthan gum
2/3 c. rice flour
1/3 c. arrowroot powder
2 t. cream of tartar
1 1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 t. sea [...]
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