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163May 22, 2017Cooking by Erica

Rhubarb Ginger Coffee Cake with Crumb Topping

A delicious twist on a classic rhubarb coffee cake – yogurt, ginger, and just the right amount of crunchy crumbly topping make this one a winner.

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1March 10, 2015Cooking by Erica

Easy Guinness Chocolate Cake for St. Patrick’s Day

My maternal grandmother was born and raised in England, and though she lived in the U.S. for decades, her Union Jack pride never flagged. Commemorative plates of Princess Diana decorated her walls, and she insisted on driving north to Vancouver, B.C. periodically to buy tea. “You see,” she insisted firmly, “there is no decent tea in this country.” Every…

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19January 8, 2013Cooking by Erica

Gluten Free Cake That Actually Tastes Awesome

We had a lovely couple over to dinner for the first time a few days ago and the lady of the pair kept to a gluten free diet (and has for like 17 years, so you know it’s not a passing thing). I know what you’re saying: “Hey, I know someone who is gluten free!”…

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Hi! I'm Erica, the founder of NWEdible and the author of The Hands-On Home. I garden, keep chickens and ducks, homeschool my two kids and generally run around making messes on my one-third of an acre in suburban Seattle. Thanks for reading!

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