It’s officially fall! Time for all things pumpkin! From steamers to vegan caramel pecan pumpkin pie in a jar, I’ve given you many wonderful ways to enjoy this lovely squash. Today, in true fall fashion, I’d like to share with you what has quickly become a favorite post-workout breakfast for my family and me. Sweet like […]
Apple Pie Cookies (Grain-Free, Vegan Option Noted)
September 26, 2013 By 9 Comments
The calendar tells us that autumn has arrived! The weather where you live may or may not agree with that. While we enjoyed temperatures down in the 70’s and 80’s last week (prefect West Texas autumn temperatures), this week we are back in the mid to high 90’s. Meh. That’s West Texas craziness for you. […]
Sugar-Free Avocado Fudgesicles
August 14, 2013 By 12 Comments
I believe the best way to sabotage something like an elimination diet, especially one that you must be on for health reasons, is to forbid yourself the ability to enjoy a treat every now and then. Especially when you are 9. The process of eliminating Candida has not only brought my daughter and I to a […]
Roasted Garlic Baba Ghanouj
August 7, 2013 By 7 Comments
Baba Ghanouj (Baba Ghanoush) is a naturally gluten-free, dairy-free Middle Eastern dish that is typically served with pita bread and/or vegetables. In our battle against Candida, I have found that dips and sauces have become more important to our daily routine. First, kids love to dip their food. Last night we had roasted cod fish, […]
Coconut Butter Cacao Nib Bars (Candida-Fighting, Paleo, Vegan, Sugar-Free, Whole30, ACD, GFCF and more!)
July 26, 2013 By 8 Comments
When I started this website, I set out to show the world that no matter how challenging the food restriction, there is a way to still enjoy what you have to eat. Heck, I don’t want you to enjoy your food; I want you to love your food! My second youngest daughter, at just 9 […]
Easy Peasy Healing Bone Broth
July 17, 2013 By 10 Comments
If you do a general search on the healing powers of bone broth, you will come up with more than 50,000 articles, blog posts and references with why you should incorporate this amazingly simple remedy into your diet. Known especially for its power to heal the gut, bone broth is something I managed to add […]
Mahi Mahi Lettuce Wraps (ACD, Candida Friendly, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Autoimmune Alternative Listed)
July 12, 2013 By 5 Comments
On Wednesday I revealed that my daughter and I have both tested positive for an overgrowth of candida. While this diagnosis has brought relief and a solid explanation behind her life-long constipation, digestive and kidney issues; as well as understanding and a root cause behind my own thyroid, fatigue, weight gain, adrenal, migraine issues and […]
Candida Friendly Cucumber Salsa
July 10, 2013 By 15 Comments
My long-time readers have seen me, and thereby this website, through a number of new eating adventures…new diagnosis and many trial and errors. As you know, I have celiac. Two of my 5 children show signs of gluten-intolerance but have not tested positive for celiac. Still, maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle has benefited them greatly. Even […]
June 2013 Go Ahead Honey, It’s Gluten-Free Event Roundup!
July 1, 2013 By 8 Comments
For many of us, the month of June brings about final school days, warmer weather, the need and desire to travel abroad. When faced with dietary restrictions, chosen or otherwise, challenges can be averted with a little planning and innovation. Throughout June, several of my favorite bloggers shared their tips and delicious recipes to help […]
Orange Cranberry Almond Power Bars
June 27, 2013 By 3 Comments
If you have never enjoyed Elana Pantry’s Cherry Vanilla Power Bars, you are missing out. These Power Bars have just enough protein to tide you over and just enough sweet fruit to give you the energy you need to make it to the next meal. Elana’s bars got me through my first long-term out of […]
