Let me start by saying Pinterest is a dangerous site. Very dangerous. In addition to losing unimaginable amounts of time, Pinterest can motivate you to do things you might not have done before. Sometimes this is a good thing. Sometimes this is not. These no-bake, refined sugar-free vegan candy bar brownies are the result of […]
No-Bake Vegan Candybar Brownies (Grain-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Raw alternative noted)
Grain-Free Vegan Candy Creme Eggs
🙂 If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, or even if you stopped by to visit my recent review of Well Fed (don’t forget to enter the giveaway while you are there!) you have heard me talk about my final plunge into the Paleo world. While most of the recipes I have shared here […]
Grain-Free Irish Soda Bread, 2-ways
My red hair is generally a dead giveaway to one of the most distinct parts of my family ancestry. While I grew up proud of every part of my rich, mixed family history which includes: American Indian, English, Dutch and (as mentioned before) Irish, the two portions I studied most closely were definitely my American […]
ICM, Giveaway and the Chocolate Mint Green Monster (AKA, the healthiest Shamrock Shake this side of the pacific)
Happy Ingredient-Challenge Monday! As Shea and I announced last month, the 2nd Monday of every month is now dedicated to our ICM challenge! As mentioned this past Saturday, we have a lot in store for you this month. First, our featured ingredient for this month: Kale! Like I have said before, I love love love […]
Perfectly Sweet Fruit Roll-Ups
Growing up as a child of the 80’s, fruit roll-ups were one of those quintessential items. I mean, what was lunch without a vivid green and blue, sugary sweet roll of fruity deliciousness? And fruit roll-ups are made with fruit so they are good for you, right? Riiiiight. When the key ingredients include corn syrup, […]
Roasted Fennel Infused Strawberry-Lemon Bars
Two weeks ago, Shea and I opened a challenge to our readers. Using our Ingredient Challenge Monday format, where we feature one whole-food ingredient and challenge our readers to join in on the creativity, we challenged each of you to use fennel in the most creative, most delicious way you could imagine. To open the […]
Whipped Coconut Strawberry Cake (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Paleo Friendly)
February is a big month in our home. Birthdays, anniversary and more… With all of the hustle and bustle, school and work schedules, it is a wonder we manage to get anything done. Still, especially when it comes to birthdays, it is important to give each event the special attention it deserves. This year my […]
Red Velvet Truffles (Allergy-Free, Sugar-Free, Raw, Vegan)
A short while back I was contacted by Cara, the mastermind behind Fork and Beans, a lovely Gluten-Free and Vegan that I have fallen absolutely in love with, regarding her Valentine’s Day Bake-Off. Given that many of my recipes, especially my dessert recipes, are naturally vegan…this contest seemed right up my alley. Early on […]
the dairy-free & gluten-free kitchen, flourless chocolate almond cake (plus a New Year’s giveaway!!)
‘Tis the seasons of surprises. Imagine how tickled I was to receive a package from Ten Speed Press with a new cookbook just before Christmas! Denise Jardine’s The Dairy-Free & Gluten-Free Kitchen is everything this lovely cover cracks it up to be… I mean, seriously, what screams gluten and dairy more than pizza? […]