Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo Friendly)

Alright, I know we are on Thanksgiving Eve and your menu is probably set…but, if you’re anything like me, especially if you are prepared to do any sort of grain-free dairy-free type baking today; you probably have everything you need to make this pie on hand! Last week, I asked my Facebook followers what pie […]

Meringue Cookies (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo Friendly)

  Yesterday was my oldest child’s birthday, and as usual, he asked for his favorite cake: German Chocolate.  Since I long perfected an “our safe” recipe for this, it was a no brainer how to go about making it happen… But then as I sat and looked at the 6 egg whites that remained after […]

OnGuard Apples

  So, I have this really great, Halloween type recipe to share with you… But a really important component of this recipe is these OnGuard apples.  And I thought I had already shared these on here, but it turns out I have shared them on Facebook, but not here! Time to remedy that, obviously!  First, […]

Coconut Pecan Frosting (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo)

  Recently, my Father in Law and his wife were here to visit us and knowing he would be leaving just two days before his birthday, my Father in Law asked if we could celebrate his birthday while they were with us. Happy to oblige, I asked him what he would like for dinner and […]

Healthy Lunchbox 2016: Week 4: Healthy Desserts!

  Oh boy oh boy!!    Life likes to take us on journeys sometimes…and goodness knows mine has been full of adventure lately!    So here’s my apology for the delay in our final installment of our Healthy Lunchbox 2016 series, but I hope you’ll find it was worth the wait!!!   You see, I’ve […]

Confessions of a busy mom (and one really great dairy-free buttercream frosting recipe)

  I have a confession. Something that has sat on my shoulders for some time. No matter how much I want to, no matter how hard I try… I cannot always make things from scratch. I mean, I really want to be that mom that has her business, writes her blog (or two), is at […]

Nutbutter Bars (Paleo Friendly, Nut-Free Option Listed)

With Easter around the corner, my family is preparing for the biggest celebration yet. With that comes the desire to provide somewhat ‘normal’ treats without having to break the bank to provide safe treats for everyone and without having to unnecessarily risk harmful exposure to allergens. Recently, I came across a picture of some tantalizing […]

Vanilla with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting Mustache Cake (dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo)

More often than not, when your birthday falls close to a holiday, any holiday, chances are that your party theme will fall in line with that holiday. My October baby often has some sort of Halloween or ghoulish aspect to her party (and her treats). My Thanksgiving baby (as in, she was born on Thanksgiving […]

Healthy Lunchbox 2014: Bloggiversary and Caramel Apple Cupcakes

I can scarcely believe it has been four years since I first began this blogging journey. And while my journey here has had a few ups and downs, so many of you have stuck by me no matter what. For that, I owe you more than you know. Thank you just isn’t enough. As it […]

Salted Chili Lime Watermelon Popsicles

Having spent a vast majority of my life split between Southern California and Texas, there is no doubt that my food is heavily influenced by the Mexican culture. When I was pregnant with my oldest biological son, I craved Mexican candy and chili spiced fruits most. These popsicles are a healthy throw back to those […]