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 […]
Heathy Luncbox treat- Yellow Squash Vanilla Cupcakes. Ingredient-Challenge Monday
August 22, 2011 By 7 Comments
This Ingredient-Challenge Monday, Shea and I have selected the beautiful Yellow Summer Squash as our challenge ingredient of choice. This versatile vegetable is far more than an ingredient for ratatouille, vegetable casseroles or just one more thing to fry… Yellow squash is rich in antioxidants, low in calories, mild in flavor and beautiful in color. Why […]
Vegan Avocado Pistachio Pudding, Ingredient-Challenge Monday Recipe
August 8, 2011 By 6 Comments
I spent this past week several hours away from home in work related training; away from my children, husband, phone and computer. On Wednesday, in a panic, I realized we were approaching a challenge week and hadn’t even picked an ingredient! Thankfully, I was able to reach my Ingredient-Challenge Monday partner, Shea who had something […]
Molten Lava Cake (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Grain Free, Soy Free)
July 19, 2011 By 16 Comments
This is not one of those healthy desserts that I so love. This is one of those “I really need a chocolate fix, and not just any chocolate fix, something over the top” desserts that I indulge on just a few times a year. When my family and I took the opportunity to turn a […]
Red White and Blue Sorbet Sundae
June 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
It’s hot. I mean, really really hot. Yes, I am fully, painfully aware that this is summer, and summer is our warmest season…but seriously. It’s hot. In the past few months (not weeks, months) my town has seen just a handful of days below 100+ degrees. We have had absolutely no rain in the better […]
Blueberry Cobbler (Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan)
June 20, 2011 By 2 Comments
Admit it. Blueberries are ah-mazing. These little sweeties are jam packed filled with nutrition, fiber, and yet manage to bring dessert quality flavor with very few calories. From traditional blueberry pies to frozen blueberry sorbet, these luscious little loves are the perfect summer treat. This blueberry cobbler is a healthy twist on a classic dish. […]
Blueberry Sorbet (Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Vegan)
June 14, 2011 By 5 Comments
Blueberries. These beautiful tiny treats surely pack a punch! In one cup of raw blueberries, you will find a mere 84 calories, 4g of dietary fiber, and a great source of vitamin c, vitamin k and manganese. Blueberries are fabulous in everything from muffins to oatmeal. Heck, blueberries are pretty darn good fresh from the […]
Zucchini Brownies (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan). Ingredient-Challenge Monday
June 6, 2011 By 4 Comments
When grown in the proper environment, zucchini plants can easily produce several dozen squash per plant. Because zucchini flourishes in an organic environment; preserves well as a frozen vegetable and pickles well, zucchini is often a top choice for home-growers. Throughout growing season, my husband often asks: “Do you have to put zucchini in everything??” […]
Celiac Awareness, Memorial Day and my fabulous Salted Cayenne Roasted Carob Cheesecake (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Grain-Free, Vegan)
May 29, 2011 By 2 Comments
May is a very important month for our family. A month dedicated to Celiac Awareness, I have found many reasons to share why it is I eat the way I do, and why I participate in the blogging community the way I do, this month. Unfortunately being the last month of school, as a teacher […]
Elana Amsterdam’s New Cookbook: Gluten-Free Cupcakes
April 24, 2011 By 2 Comments
When Elana Amsterdam recently asked if I would like to review a copy of her new cookbook, Gluten-Free Cupcakes: 50 Irresistible Recipes Made with Almond and Coconut Flour, I felt extremely honored and a tad bit flabbergasted…a bit like Porky Pig; tripping over my tongue in attempt to utter a simple phrase. Thankfully, we were […]
