Bird's Nests and Gluten Free Stone Fruit Cobbler

"What are you wearing on your head?"
"Don't you recognize a hat without a bird's nest on it?"
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The hat in question was being worn by Coco Chanel.  Birds, bird's nests, netting, other types of nature's bounty were all being piled onto hats.  Chanel's personal style of simple clothing had nothing to do with that.  She changed women's fashion by starting with the hats.

Also shoes.  At the beach in the summer while walking in the hot sand, the thin soles of her shoes did not protect her feet from the heat.  She found some cork and had it cut in the shape of her foot, attached some ties and the cork sandal was an instant success.

Ah summer, hot sand, good ideas and simple things.  And stone fruit cobbler.

Stone Fruit Cobbler

serves 4 people

Filling; mix the fruit, lime juice and sugar, let macerate 20-30  minutes
1/2 1b. peaches, pitted and sliced
1/2 lb. nectarines, pitted and sliced
1/2 lb. cherries, pitted and halved
juice of a lime
1/4 cup sugar

Topping; Blend together ingredients with a pastry blender
5 tbs. butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup rice flour
1/2 cup gluten free oats


Pre-heat the oven to 375 degrees


Put the filling in a small ceramic baker.  Evenly cover the fruit with the topping.  Bake for 45-50 minutes until the crust is browned and bubbly.  Serve warm with cream or creme fraiche.

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