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 […]
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Winner of the 2013 Cookbook Desk Calendar Review and Giveaway!
December 21, 2012 By 2 Comments
Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment or message about Diane’s beautiful Cookbook Desk Calendar. Thanks to Random.org the winning comment is: Lily S says: December 19, 2012 at 1:31 pm • I am most excited about Easy Layered Mexican Casserole! I love all things Mexican food! Lilly, you will love this […]
Healthy Lunchbox 2012: Heather the Gluten-Free Cat
August 27, 2012 By 6 Comments
My friend Heather, the Gluten-Free Cat has been a tremendous and positive influence on my blog since early on. You may recognize Heather from last year’s Healthy Lunchbox Series, or her regular entries in the Ingredient-Challenge Monday, including this ICM Featured Recipe, or last month when Heather chose to adopt me for the Adopt A […]
Healthy Lunchbox 2012: Janet from The Taste Space-Steam, Bake, Boil, Shake
August 16, 2012 By 6 Comments
Janet from The Taste Space- Steam, Bake, Boil, Shake is a regular contributor to my monthly challenge, otherwise known as Ingredient Challenge Monday and since I try every recipe entered into the challenge, I am very familiar with how delicious her recipes are. Imagine my excitement when Janet volunteered to join in on this year’s […]
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Creamy Crockpot Fish Chowder (Paleo, Whole30)
May 23, 2012 By 7 Comments
If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you have probably heard me talk about being on the Whole30™ program. What is the Whole30? The creators of the Whole30, Dallas and Melissa Hartwig form Whole9life.com sum it up nicely here: (The Whole30™ is) Whole9’s original program designed to change your life in 30 days. Think […]
April Ingredient Challenge Monday Featured Recipe-Pineapple and Cucumber Guacamole from The Taste Space and ICM Challenge Ingredient Announcement!
May 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
So, I could give you a million excuses why this post is so late… I mean, this weekend was Mother’s Day weekend, and as the mother of five amazing kids and one superb husband, they spoiled me and took care of me all while keeping me away from my computer (although I did sneak in […]
Snowball Cookies (Grain-free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
December 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
Christmas in our home means warm ovens and full bellies. Two years into a gluten-free lifestyle, it seems as if I will never quite catch up with the memories this season brings. Recently, I shared my treasured Chocolate Pecan “Toll House” Pie; previously I have shared newly “tweaked” versions of dairy-free fudge, eggnog, and all sorts […]
Ahi Poke (Gluten Free, Dairy Free), Ingredient-Challenge Monday
May 23, 2011 By 3 Comments
Ahi Tuna. While this ingredient is definitely a different approach to our Ingredient-Challenge Mondays (which generally uses a fruit or vegetable as the central focus of our challenges), Shea and I felt this highly nutritious food fit well into the ultimate goal of our challenge group: to bring variety to our table while increasing the […]
Creamy Green Chicken Enchilada Casserole (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free)
My facebook friends will likely recall a conversation following a post I made just a couple of weeks ago regarding my excitement to find a gluten free green enchilada sauce at my local Albertson’s. You see, one of my all time favorite meals has to be enchilada’s, and while managing the tortilla issue is simple […]
