I have no doubt that you are looking at the title of this post and are wondering “What in the world are Turnip Pancakes?” Have you ever had a Potato Pancake? Turnip Pancakes are a lot like that…only, turnips have fewer calories than potatoes. Significantly fewer calories. Turnips have more Fiber, Calcium and Vitamin C […]
Creamy Pumpkin Fruit Dip
October 26, 2011 By 20 Comments
With less than a week before All Hallows’ Eve, stores are brimming with orange globes waiting to be carved into some magical piece of artistry. When it comes to pumpkins though, why limit yourself to the simple orange, jack-o-lantern variety? Beautiful yellows, greens and white await. And not only are these lovely additions perfect for […]
Fried Apples (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Vegan)
October 5, 2011 By 12 Comments
It has been three weeks since my last post. In that time, I have changed servers (which put my site down for 10 days), gotten neck deep into my new position at school and have flat-out been exhausted. Even so, I don’t like being away for so long. Thank you for being patient and sticking with […]
Healthy Lunchbox Round-Up
September 10, 2011 By 4 Comments
Two months ago, as I began to prepare for the up and coming school year, I had an idea. Every year the struggle to fill my children’s lunchboxes with healthy foods that they will enjoy seems to become a little more complicated. This year, my youngest is in kindergarten. Couple that with a promotion that […]
Healthy Lunchbox Guest Post — Susan @ Real Kids Eat Spinach
September 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Tonight’s guest post comes from a mommy after my own heart. Susan, the author of Real Kids Eat Spinach (how could you not love a site with that kind of title). While Susan is not gluten-free or dairy-free, she is focused on providing her family with the healthiest food in kid-friendly ways, which is what […]
Healthy Lunchbox Guest Post– Heather @ Gluten Free Cat
August 26, 2011 By 2 Comments
This special Friday edition of my ‘Healthy Lunchbox’ series comes from a fellow educator, gluten-free blogger, foodie and friend. Heather from Gluten Free Cat offers her teacher perspective, revealing what is in the typical school-lunch and shares her frustration with how this impacts her students (and thereby, her class). Please enjoy this simply beautiful post […]
Healthy Lunchbox Guest Post– Gluten Free Gigi
August 24, 2011 By 3 Comments
Today’s Healthy Lunchbox post comes from the highly energetic, absolutely adorable and simply wonderful Gluten-Free Gigi. Because Gigi is nut-free, our styles vary a bit (as almond flour and nut cheeses are staples in my home). That being said, her gluten free, soy free, dairy free and nut free lifestyle has inspired many great […]
Healthy lunchboxes, a surprise gift and a giveaway
August 15, 2011 By 52 Comments
As many of you know, I am a mother of 5 children; two of whom have special diet requirements and are following a gluten-free, casein-free and shellfish-free lifestyle. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you have heard me mention that in addition to being a mother, I am also an educator. Couple these […]
Adopt A Gluten-Free Blogger, Elana Amsterdam @ Elana’s Pantry
August 8, 2011 By 3 Comments
It could be said that every day is Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger in my home. As a relatively recently diagnosed celiac (almost 2 years), there are reflections and inspirations derived from various bloggers in most everything I make. I still consider myself relatively new to the gluten-free world and have no doubt that I am […]
Easy Vegan Ranch Dressing
August 1, 2011 By 8 Comments
Ranch dressing. Who doesn’t love ranch dressing? Well, okay, maybe people who can’t have dairy…and people who don’t like preservatives and unnatural chemicals in their dressing. I happen to love the flavor of ranch dressing, but I do not like what dairy does to me, nor do I love preservatives or unnatural chemicals in my […]
