It’s been quite a while since I last posted a menu planner; the holidays were very busy and my husband and I were both sick twice and our son once. I also had a few occasions of being “glutened” either because of cross-contamination, not being careful enough in a restaurant or not reading ingredients lists…
As a person with food allergies, sensitivities, or someone just wanting to learn to cook, you may be looking for some simple ways to make your food taste good. Eating out usually isn’t an option for someone on a restricted diet so it is a daily task to find ways to spice up the life…
I have been meaning to write a blurb about some great “buns” that were literally dropped at my door before Christmas time. Susan of Bristol Baking contacted me and offered me a sample of her gluten-free, “best-ever”, buns. I couldn’t say no so she baked up a batch and shipped them off to me. I…
To balance out my last post, I am now writing about the gluten-free chocolate cupcakes that I talked about. They really turned out great so I want to share the recipe. I used goat yogurt in them, but you can easily replace this with a non-dairy milk. They are also egg-free and maple syrup sweetened! …
If you have a sensitive digestive system, you may spend most of the year following a specific diet to keep your body in balance. However, it is possible that during this time of year, you may find it much harder to keep your body in balance because of holiday parties, family gathering and the abundance…
If you’ve ever traveled while adhering to a restricted diet, you know that it is not easy. Unless you are staying with friends or staying at a hotel that has a kitchenette, creating your own allergen-free meals can be quite a challenge if not impossible. I received the following question from Walter, who isn’t traveling,…
Just like an artist, you can be creative and inspired while you’re in the kitchen creating your next meal. However, in cooking and in art, it is a good idea to follow some basic guidelines. In art, these might include techniques in shading and mixing colors. In cooking, “keeping balance” is one technique I consider…
I have been recovering from sleep deprivation from last week so this week I have been trying to catch up on everything. But today I finally have time to post this week’s menu along with some photos and recipes. This week’s menu planner: 1. Sweet potato Black Bean Tacos and Cilantro Basmati Rice 2. Chipotle-dusted…
This time of year, I have a lot of fun using winter squash in new and different ways. This week I was craving a vegetable paella because one of my favorite spices is saffron. I find this spice incredibly flavorful and also amazing because it is “derived from the dried stigma of the flower of…
By this time, you are probably in the midst of shopping for or planning your Thanksgiving dinner. If you are still looking for ideas, you may want to check out Elana’s Pantry. She recently posted her Thanksgiving spread and it looks delicious. However, have you thought about how you could use your Thanksgiving leftovers to…
