This tea bread is gluten and dairy free. Not to mention wheat, sorghum flour, and nut free. It travels and freezes well. I use Glutinous Rice Flour which works well for sweet rolls, etc. Plus potato and tapioca starch to give it stability. Grapeseed oil gives a lighter taste in place of butter (dairy). You […]
Business of Boating (BOB) Conference Recap
Part 1 – Workforce Your love is like a ship in the ocean. And you’ve been boating with a cargo full of love and devotion. It’s time to rock the boat in Massachusetts! This year the Massachusetts Marine Trades Association – Business of Boating (BOB) Conference had two main topics; workforce and regulations. It was […]
Business of Boating (BOB) Conference Regulatory
Part 2 – Regulatory Jamy Buchanan Madeja, Esq., Buchanan & Associates talked about the regulatory updates for the state of Massachusetts. One of the big things coming down the pipeline is the Hanson/Malone Boater Safety Act. Massachusetts is the only state in New England that does not have a boater safety bill. Buchanan & Associates […]
Business of Boating (BOB) Conference – Industry Up
Part 3 – Industry Updates Frank Farrell Distinguished Service Award Frank Farrell dedicated himself to both the visibility and growth of recreational boating. And the marine industry in Massachusetts. He was a co-creator of the New England Boat Show in 1957. He was instrumental in the formation of the MMTA in 1964 and the first […]
Journey to the Big Easy
A Solo Drive from Boston to New Orleans “On the road again. Going places that I’ve never been. Seeing things that I may never see again.” Every time I hop into my car for a long-distance ride all kinds of emotions run through me. Anxiety and excitement are the biggest. Then once I get around […]
Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gluten and Dairy
by Robin G. Coles These cookies are gluten and dairy free. Not to mention wheat, sorghum flour, and nut free. They are great for any time you want that comfort food snack. I use Glutinous Rice Flour which works well for sweet rolls, etc. Plus potato and tapioca starch to give it stability. The Grapeseed […]
Italian Anise Cookies – Gluten and Dairy Free
by Robin G. Coles These cookies are gluten and dairy free. Not to mention wheat, sorghum flour, and nut free. They are great for Thanksgiving. I use Glutinous Rice Flour which works well for sweet rolls, etc. Plus potato and tapioca starch to give it stability. The Grapeseed oil gives a lighter taste in place […]
Jay (JBONE) Sawyer, the Universe and the El Faro S...
We first met at the Portland Yacht Boat Show. As my friend and I walked around I noticed this guy sitting alone at a table by the exit. It seemed rather odd. Maybe he was waiting for someone. On our way back inside the boat show I noticed that guy was still sitting by himself. […]
Gluten & Dairy Free Lemon-Blueberry Cake
This lemon-blueberry cake is easy to make. It’s not only gluten free, it’s dairy free and great for Passover (Pesach) also. I use a combination of glutinous rice flour (sweeter than regular rice flour and awesome for baking), potato starch and tapioca starch. Because so many are allergic to sorghum flour, you won’t find this […]
Suddenly in Command ~ Check Your Emergency Equipme...
Woohoo! Boating season is here. That means it’s time to check your emergency (safety) equipment. There’s nothing worse than being out on the water when an emergency strikes. Your loved one or friend becomes suddenly-in-command. They can’t find your equipment. Or, worse yet, it is old, falling apart or missing. According to the Chapman’s Piloting […]