Of all the events I have been honored to participate in since beginning my blog, just 10 months ago, somehow I have consistently missed one: Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger. When Wendy from Celiacs in the House announced that she would be hosting this month’s event, I was happy to jump on board! Lucky for me, […]
Organic Bread and Butter Pickles (Grain-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Vegan), Ingredient Challenge Monday
July 4, 2011 By 2 Comments
Summertime is a time filled with happy memories of childhood. Family reunions out on the lake. Working with grandpa in the garden. It was in the making of these memories that I learned to love home-grown fruits and vegetables. To favor small batch canning; and to know that with a little time and a lot […]
GF/CF Baked Vegan Jalapeno Poppers
May 3, 2011 By 4 Comments
Warm, spicy, crisp peppers. Hot, melted cheese. Crunchy breaded exterior. I challenge you to find a greater appetizer than jalapeno poppers. The cream cheeze used to fill these beauties is so great by itself, I was tempted to just stop there and eat it up…but after my son had asked me more than a dozen […]
Japan, Autism, and Don’t Forget Your Breakfast! Cookie Bars
April 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
As I take a moment to watch my family, I am overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude. We have our challenges; learning disabilities, a history of physical impairments (all of which have either been repaired or are treatable in nature), and obvious food challenges…but all in all, I am amazingly blessed. Every day I awake […]
Vegan Ratatouille With a Twist and Braised Orange Roughy with Fennel, Ingredient-Challenge Monday
March 14, 2011 By 6 Comments
A few weeks ago, I became overwhelmed with the need to add fresh fennel to our menu. I suggested this as an Ingredient for our Ingredient-Challenge Monday group, and while it took a couple of weeks to get everyone on board, I am so excited to have fennel as our featured ingredient today! So excited, […]
Chinese Orange Sauce (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan, Soy Free Option Noted)
February 21, 2011 By 3 Comments
When I was diagnosed with Celiac, one of my first cravings had to be one that is typically loaded with gluten or MSG (my body reacts the same way to both ingredients): Chinese Food. The one soy product I occasionally include in our diet is soy sauce…unfortunately, soy sauce traditionally includes wheat. I was pleased […]
Sausage Cheeze Balls (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Casein Free)
February 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
As my family sits and anxiously awaits our guests for tonight’s big football event, I thought I would share a recipe which has quickly become a favorite for parties, bridal showers, baby showers and just because. Inspired by the classic Betty Crocker recipe for Sausage Cheese balls; using the new Gluten Free Bisquick and our […]
Vegan Pesto Quinoa “Couscous” Ingredient-Challenge Monday (Gluten Free, Diary Free, Soy Free)
January 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Couscous is one of those side dishes that goes beautifully with most any meal. It absorbs whatever flavor you chose to pair it with and the tiny granules present beautifully as a side dish or part of a salad. Unfortunately, traditional couscous is made from wheat. Wheat is a key producer of gluten. I cannot […]
Vegan Basil Pesto with Kale
January 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
There are few things in life better than a fresh bowl of pasta swirled with rich, creamy pesto. The beautiful green hue, tender chunks of ground pine nuts, hints of basil and garlic blended with creamy parmesan; simply blissful. Recently, when faced with exquisite bundles of basil permeating my kitchen, I knew there must be […]
Ingredient-Challenge Monday, Vegan Garlic Kale Chips
January 3, 2011 By 5 Comments
I love leafy greens. Seriously. Spinach, Mustard, Turnip, Kale…love love love! My garden was loaded with greens this year and my only wish is that we had more to enjoy! It surprises and somewhat saddens me that many people look at greens and freeze up; clueless as to how to add these striking gems to […]
