Last night I had 2 lovely ladies over for dinner, my amazing artist friend Amy and the ever so talented, food-blogger extraordinaire, Rachelle.
I may post some recipes from the meal later on this week - I have to admit that I did not take any pictures, which was really relaxing for me! Rachelle though, did take some, click to see (and discover her blog!)
The girls brought some Prosecco (because I just cannot hide that I find it the best drink in the world!!) and a lovely white wine that I recently discovered at a wine fair. Also handed to me as they arrived was a wonderful apple crisp and some of Pascale's ice cream.
I am quite lucky as I have no allergies, no food sensitivities... But when I am around some who do, I love the challenge and the opportunity to discover new ways of cooking. Rachelle's crisp had no trace of gluten, the crust was made of spelt flour + spelt flakes. Maybe she'll give us the recipe...
It was delicious...and Simon & I had some for breakfast!
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Ooh so excited to try this. I just got Sophie Dahl's cookbook over the weekend and she swears by spelt flour. This looks great!
I hope you post the results!!!
Ohhh i'm so glad you enjoyed it!! Love the photo!
So here's the recipe:
Cut up 6 apples and mix them with 2tbs of a yummy local maple syrup, 2tsp cinnamon, 1/2tsp of both cloves and nutmeg, 1tbs lemon juice. Place the apples in a 9" square baking dish and add a bit of water, about 1/4 cup.
Then mix together 1 1/2 cups of spelt oats (if you can find the really big ones get those), 1/3 cup of spelt flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar (a yummy damp molasses smelling one is the best kind, you can get it at Herb and Spice, it looks like copper cristals) and 1/2tsp salt. Then mix in 1/4 cup of maple syrup and 1/3 cup of butter, melted.
Put the crisp on top of the apples and bake at 375 for 35 minutes.
p.s. spelt (and kamut) is actually not gluten free! its a form of wheat, i believe its just not as processed as regular flour so a lot easier for sensitive stomachs to take! : ) but i'm so glad to get the recipe!!!!
Amy, I didn't know!!!
There is an awesome spelt bread at the bakery next to my house and when I buy it, they ask if I have a gluten-free diet (because who else would buy that?? Ha ha!!)
Sounds like a fun evening ... and a delicious one too!
Isn't it always fun to be with people who love to eat!!? I wish my life would permit me to entertain every single night of the week...
Thanks for sharing your recipe. I prepared it yesterday and my family loved it. We don't have Pascale's ice cream in our area so I have to resort to an alternative, a Selecta double dutch and it surely complemented the taste.
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