by Toni | Aug 27, 2018 | Fruits, Healthy Treats, Let's Eat
Every year I try to create at least one recipe using ground cherries. From the very beginning of Green Gal of the Midwest, a ground cherry recipe has been on the blog—everything from salad to pie to chutney. Ground cherries are not a familiar fruit—in fact, they are...
by Toni | Mar 19, 2018 | Fruits, Healthy Treats, Let's Eat
Every year the same daunting task awaits: how to make a spectacular gluten-free birthday cake—one that looks and tastes like a real birthday cake—for my daughter Heather. Heather does not suffer from Celiac Disease, so I’ve got some fudge room, if I’m careful. But it...
by Toni | Feb 19, 2018 | Fruits, Healthy Treats, Let's Eat
I begin as many valentines do… with an apology. Alas, it’s true; over two years ago, I wrote a post about the inspiration for my original Love Muffins and then, some posts later, gave you another recipe and promised you something I never delivered: A Love Muffin...
by Toni | Oct 17, 2017 | Fruits, Let's Eat, Vegetables
Spotlighting pork for October was not a hard decision. I loved featuring Blaine Bilyeu, the owner of Papa’s Pasture, who can really “farm like a girl”. Recommending some sweet treats that parents will love for the Halloween crowd also made me feel really good about...
by Toni | Apr 12, 2017 | Fruits, Green Decisions, Let's Eat, Sinful Sensations
This is quite the busy month for Green Gal of the Midwest, and it will mean some time away from this blog—say three weeks, maybe. But we’ll talk more about that in a few. For now, I’d like to discuss brunch. I just love brunch. If I have the choice on holidays or...
by Toni | Mar 30, 2017 | Fruits, Healthy Treats, Let's Eat
A while ago, I was honored to become a member of the New Hope Network Blogger Co-Op, sponsored through Delicious Living Magazine. Among the privileges and perks I enjoy because I am part of this amazing group of writers and recipe developers, are the many recipes,...