A Proud Mamma My heart is filled with joy. This afternoon my oldest graduated from kindergarten. I didnt know what to expect. The tears were a surprise. At least 100 times during the program the futu...
Heres a simple 4-ingredient copycat of Penzeys Spices Italian Sausage Seasoning. Every couple of months we make it down to Denver where I hit the Cherry Creek Penzeys Spices store to "provision u...
When it comes to birthdays I pretty much turn a blind eye to the whole "avoiding" sugar thing. Its a no holds barred feast on gluten-free chocolate cake and buttercream frosting. And s...
Were crossing our fingers for a glorious Memorial Day weekend here in Wyoming. Enjoy yours! Heres a taste of what well be having. Looking for dessert suggestions. Cucumber Watermelon SaladHawaiian-St...
As the sun rises, the first sounds coming out of my kitchen are the drip, drip of the coffee maker and the whir of the blender. Most mornings start with a smoothie—my way of packing a good nutr...
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Lately I have received a handful of requests for recommendations on yogurt machines so thought Id share my yogurt makin set-up with you. These are my essential tools for making both cows milk ...
Yesterday was a great day! Kelly Brozyna, aka The Spunky Coconut, released a THIRD cookbook and one that will rock your summer. If I recall, the idea for The Spunky Coconut Dairy-Free Ice Cream Cookb...
One afternoon last summer I dropped in on my brother and found a load of kale piled on his kitchen counter. I had mentioned blanching as a way to preserve the harvest. I think he took that to mean th...
"A mother raising children, perhaps in a more privileged way even than a professional contemplative, is forced, almost against her will, to constantly stretch her heart. For years, while raising ...
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Yes! You CAN enjoy hot, fresh bagels, even if you follow a gluten-free, grain-free, egg-free, dairy-free diet. The other day I was chatting with Kelly of The Spunky Coconut and asked if she would min...
As I write this I am wondering how many will have glanced at the title of this post and hightailed it on to the next food blog. So, let me just say ... if youre still here, kudos for your bravery, yo...
Coconut Butter: Easy to make and a great substitute for peanut or almond butter!If you love coconut butter, raise your hand! Coconut butter is a densely nutritious spread made from whole, raw coconut...
Elana of Elanas Pantry has some incredible almond flour-based recipes in her Almond Flour Cookbook. If you havent tried them, make a batch of Elanas Chocolate Chip Cookies. Out of this world and egg-...
Photo courtesy of Diet Dessert and Dogs. This week I was hoping to post a new yogurt recipe thats been in the works. Alas, sigh ... I ran out of a key ingredient in the final test round. So thank you...
Feeling adventurous? How about fermenting some Raw Cultured Cashew "Cheese"? Its so easy! Where is Alton Brown when we need him? If I could, I would sit down with that man and pick his brain ...
Tess, The Blender Girl at Healthy Blender Recipes is hosting a great event this month. Not only is she giving away a KitchenAid mixer (hey! I dont even have one of those!), but every day th...
Sugar lurks everywhere, even in that innocent orange.Welcome back Certified Nutrition Consultant, and Autism Diet Specialist, Julie Matthews! Today Julie is here to share her thoughts on sugar. ...
Hey everyone! Meet my brother, Nick. Nick — CH-46 Crew ChiefFresh out of high school Nick signed on with the U.S. Marines. Five honorable years later, he has traded in his flight suit and ...
Ive drilled into my kids that candy is reserved for special occasions. They know not to ask for that bag of Skittles® at checkout—unless, that is, they want to hear the old “NO, but w...
Today the lovely and talented Hallie of Daily Bites is here to share one of her most popular snackin recipes. If youve not met Hallie, I hope youll head on over to her blog and get acquainted. On her...
Are you living dairy-free? Who says you have to swear off a silky chocolate cheesecake? Of all things, this chocolate cheesecake recipe was inspired by a pan—yep, a pan. Specifically this ...
You know when you meet someone for the first time and instinctively know that youre going to hit it off? Thats how I felt about Maggie Savage when I met her at a conference a year ago. She is a beaut...
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There is an outfit out of Canada that makes a pretty tasty apple cinnamon chia cereal. I took a look at the ingredients on the back of the package and came up with this blueberry vanilla version. Chi...
Pin It This cup of instant chocolate gratification was inspired by one of the many Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake recipes found online. I was aiming for "cake", but the result of my gluten-free...
Tuesday is Valentines Day and if your plans include staying in with the family, why not make it memorable with a special candlelit spaghetti-and-meatballs feast inspired by one of Disneys beloved dog...
Last night I got out of the house, by myself, for some "Me-Time." I have always envied women and mothers who see Me-Time as smart, not selfish. They grasp the concept of "putting your own...
Amy of Simply Sugar & Gluten Free is having a baby—and any day now! To celebrate the upcoming arrival of Baby Boy Green, a group of us have come together to surprise Amy and Joe (thatd be A...
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