Apple/pear layer cake

Apple/pear layer cake

This cake came to life as I had some apples and pears that I used for an apple/pear sauce. This could have been frozen for later use in a dessert, made into sorbet, used as topping on your morning yogurt …or something else. I decided 

Chocolate Nut Caramel Chunks

Chocolate Nut Caramel Chunks

I actually don’t know what to call these, but they do end up as chunks. The first time I made these, was when my 14 year old daughter had to go hiking and camping as part of a school project. My daughter had agreed to 

Fruits

Fruits

Maybe I am the only one – although I think that many are in the same boat as I. You buy fruit and lots of it too, with the intention to feed the family with healthy snacks. And suddenly they have expired their “due date” 

Edamame Beans

Edamame Beans

I learned about edamame beans when living in Asia. In Japan they would often be served as a snack in pods – later on I learned to appreciate them de-shelled. When served in pods, boil them between 5 to 10 minutes in salted water (just