Monthly Archives: July 2016

Blueberry & Peach Cobbler

Blueberry & Peach Cobbler

There is nothing like a cobbler in the summertime. It is a wonderful way to use up some of the amazing seasonal fruit that is at the farm stands and it makes the perfect summer dessert. I has some peaches that were grown in the North Fork. They were not quite ripe and I needed them for a family dinner the next day. The guy at Bhumi Farms told me to keep them in the brown bag overnight and they would ripen. He was right - the next day they were perfect! Cut…
The Inspiration For My New Children’s Book Has Arrived!

The Inspiration For My New Children’s Book Has Arrived!

On July 4th, 2016 at 4:30 AM,  my granddaughter Lyla May Hochstin was born. I was very excited to meet her. She was born on the 4th of July! Sean, Chase & Lyla in the hospital. Here she is bonding with Mommy. Lyla was what inspired me to paint a series of watercolor paintings of baby animals to frame and hang in her nursery. Soft pastels, creams, beiges, peaches, pinks and grays were my color palette. I wanted to paint something for her that she could enjoy for years. Children are fascinated by…
Summer Stone Fruit & Berry Pie

Summer Stone Fruit & Berry Pie

When fruit is so readily available in the summer, a great way to use it up is in a nice colorful fruit filled pie. This is a summer dessert pie that is delicious and also nutritious! It uses stone fruits and berries along with high protein ricotta, and oats & nuts for the crust - all which are really healthy foods. Ingredients for crust: 1 1/4 cups of rolled oats 3/4 cup of walnuts (ground) 1/4 cup of flour 4 TB. butter  (softened) 2 TB. of honey 1 teas. of cinnamon 1 teas.…