Monthly Archives: December 2009

Gluten Free Lemon Birthday Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

This week I’ve been reflecting on the past two years of my life and how amazing it has been to watch Elijah grow into the boy he is today.  He turned two last week and my husband’s birthday was just a few days before so we did a birthday party for them on Sunday last…

Recipe for Sugar-free Almond Roca Candy

This stuff is yummy!  It tastes like the inside of a heath bar!  The above picture shows two different batches – the darker one got heated a bit longer than the golden one.  They are both yummy though!  My mom made these to test an Almond Roca recipe for the Just Desserts for Limited Diets…

The Winners of the Holiday Menu Planner and Just Desserts for Limited Diets recipe book

Congratulations! Hooray and thank you for all who participated in the Free Give-away for the Holiday Menu Planner and Just Desserts for Limited Diets recipe e-book.  The winners of the give-away are: Tina, Emily, Michele S, Rebecca and Robin.  Congratulations and I hope the book and planner bring a wealth of goodness to you holiday…

Last day to receive 20% off the Just Desserts for the Limited Diet e-book and the Holiday Menu Planner for Limited diets

If you’re looking for healthy, sugar-free and gluten free dessert recipes and a delicious allergen-friendly Holiday Menu Planner this season, you won’t want to miss the 20% OFF pre-order offer that will be expiring tonight at midnight PST. All of the recipes on both the Just Desserts for the Limited Diet recipe e-book and the…

Holiday Cookie Cutter Recipe (wheat, gluten, grain, dairy and sugar-free)

I had so much fun making these holiday cookie cutter cookies AND they taste great!  They are a little crisp but chewy, spiced and sweetened just right. If you can’t eat gluten or grains or dairy or sugar, these cookies will satisfy your holiday craving for cookies without making you feel yucky.  Even if you…

Why a weekly menu planner makes a great holiday gift for someone on a limited diet

If you lead a busy life and have a family to feed, you probably know all too well that it takes some effort and time to plan your meals for the week.  However, you have some backup options like frozen dinners or take-out when you’re in a pinch.  Life is hectic but you have some…

Healthy Dessert Recipes: Walnut Torte with Lemon Whipped Cream Icing (dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, sugar-free)

I don’t think I’ve ever made so many sweets and baked goods in such a short amount of time.  But the great thing is we have both my husband’s birthday and my son’s birthday to celebrate this month, so we can use some of the goodies for celebrating. Over the weekend I made a Walnut…

Dairy Free Egg Nog, Gluten Free Cut-out Cookies, Date Nut Bars and Coconut Macaroons

I feel like a little elf in a workshop, making treats and goodies for the holidays.  I have to say that even though I love to cook and bake, I have never made goody plates for friends for the holidays.  But since I’m working somewhat feverishly on the Holiday Menu Planner and the Just Desserts…