tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33678132504595981302024-10-07T02:05:50.271-04:00A food journal towards a whole food plant-based eating and living. I share and re-share tasty gluten free recipes from my kitchen, family and friends kitchens, and kitchens from other well-known food enthusiasts. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-30177173817647124902016-08-17T13:17:00.002-04:002016-08-17T13:18:12.548-04:00

"Hello...it's me.." - Adele I have been thinking of my little blog here, and wanted to share my plans with you, the few that have remained my followers, and to potential new ones (if you've just stumbled on the site).  When I first started my blog, I was a young, single girl learning her way around gluten free foods and sharing my results. Then, my life changed, for the best! I got

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"Hello...it's me.." - Adele I have been thinking of my little blog here, and wanted to share my plans with you, the few that have remained my followers, and to potential new ones (if you've just stumbled on the site).  When I first started my blog, I was a young, single girl learning her way around gluten free foods and sharing my results. Then, my life changed, for the best! I got

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-61586358635071473292015-06-05T16:16:00.001-04:002015-06-05T16:16:11.012-04:00

We know eggs and fresh fruits are gluten free, but sometimes you want more options than that. For me, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I've been wanting to do a My Pick's segment for the longest so I've bucked down and finally sharing my picks with you. Top of the list is Almond Milk. I do enjoy Trader Joe's Almondmilk Beverage. It has a creamier texture compared to the

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In case you've not heard, Wild Apple is a new and amazing recipe site dedicated to only gluten free foods. Take a look at their Fall Minestrone with Buckwheat soup - butternut squash is included. I can almost taste the beans and onions on my tongue a sign of good photography, and good soup. Fall Minestrone with Buckwheat soup by Wild Apple 2tablespoons olive oil 1tablespoon unsalted

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-78411129798995603462014-08-18T11:47:00.000-04:002014-08-18T12:35:00.901-04:00

Having a toddler has put my re-purposing foods skills to work.  One week she's into apples, the next, she wants nothing to do with it. This goes for any food, including bananas. I bought a bunch of bananas that were on sale and of course towards the end of the week she wanted nothing to do with it. So the last few bananas turned brown and too mushy. Not the bit least attractive to eat

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-11942241666499033662014-02-26T16:20:00.001-05:002014-02-26T17:11:45.018-05:00

It seems everywhere you turn someone is talking about smoothies and juicing. If you've seen documentaries like Forks over Knives and Sick, Fat and Nearly Dead you'll know how helpful fresh juices/smoothies are towards obtaining your goal for better health. It works for me for various reasons. One example, I don't eat enough salads or veggies daily, so I "drink" my salad. Eating plenty of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-73378153080856615252013-10-25T10:40:00.000-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.691-05:00

I know it's October and it's the season of the gourds (pumpkin/butternut squash,etc...) but I just can't get enough of Brussels sprouts. I have Alicia Silverstone to thank for that. I posted about it here 2 years ago when I finally tried it for the first time oven roasted. I've been eating them since! Read about the benefits of eating Brussels sprouts. So this time I tried it pan roasting, and

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Every time I watch Gordon Ramsay do his thing in the kitchen, I just can't wait to get behind my kitchen counter and start prepping the next meal. The man sure knows his way around a kitchen. This recipe suprised me because it was the most simplest one I've encountered from him. Broccoli Soup! Gordon Ramsay's Broccoli Soup Green goodness Broccoli. Thick and creamy, simply yummy.

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-39053517844804854762013-07-01T12:54:00.002-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.664-05:00

Did you know skipping meat even for one day can help keep greenhouse gases down? Meat Free Mondays is a movement that has been in the scene since 2009 founded by Paul McCartney with his daughters Mary and  Stella. Sort of an ode to their vegetarian wife/mother, Linda McCartney. Their purpose besides bringing awareness to lowering greenhouse gas is to show its benefits from a healthy aspect,

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-64543573999956791872013-05-28T10:44:00.002-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.685-05:00

Hello Gluten Free Friends! I hope you all had a great Memorial Day Weekend. It has been a while since my last post, but trust me when I say I miss blogging SO MUCH! For those of you that don't know, I had a baby back in July 9th, and although it has set me back a bit with my personal time (like blogging), motherhood has been really awesome and I'm loving it. Speaking of family, this next

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Is there anything more heavenly than chocolate? No, absolutely not! Well maybe coffee. Scharffen Berger Chocolate Maker and TuttiFoodie.com invite you to enter their 6th annual Chocolate Adventure Contest, and I encourage all my fellow gluten-free cook enthusiast to enter the contest. (Wheat eaters can't have all the fun, wink wink). So get crazy, get experimental, share your creation (yes

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-72750609419307737822012-08-28T20:34:00.000-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.689-05:00

Every summer my father-in-law brings us bags of ripe vegetables grown from his own garden. I love it because (besides saving money) it forces me to try out some veggie recipes -yes I said forces me because I'm ashamed to say I don't eat enough veggies a day --but here's one that was simple and yummy, it's a Provencal summer veggie bake. So if  you still have some summer vegetables leftover

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-58734357624093060022012-05-11T14:07:00.001-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.681-05:00

Guess who's back! Sorry for the lack of entries these past couple of months. Pregnancy has taken its toll on my body, and appetite. Some days I'm ravenous, and other days I have no desire to look at food. At least I'm in the home stretch (my final trimester), and soon I'll have a screaming baby in my ear as I cook. I welcome it, my husband and I have waited and prayed for

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So this new pizza place opened up near my neighborhood, and as usual, I rarely pay any mind since I can't eat the regular pizzas, what's the point. Until one day while walking passed the shop, I saw, posted in a big white banner -We also carry GLUTEN FREE PIZZA. Stop the press! Immediately, I text'd my husband to to let him know dinner that night would be PIZZA! I bought a regular pie for him,

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-40680350566060341192011-10-31T15:53:00.001-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.666-05:00

Happy Halloween to all my gluten free friends out there. I'm sure the kids are psyched about getting out there and filling up their bags full of free candy. Or if you're the gluten free adult, you're probably wondering what's safe for you to enjoy as your Hallow's treat. Below I'm sharing some of my favorites approved gluten-free candies safe enough to enjoy. Some of the candies hold

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A few weeks ago we went apple picking with family, and needless to say it was a good time despite the drizzling rain. Apples taste the same wet or dry (smile). So now that my kitchen is well stocked with apples I've been baking and eating apples for the past month. A good thing I love apples, just as much as I love this Apple Crisp! Which I made at our cousin's kitchen after our apple picking

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-38919925064832159392011-09-06T12:28:00.000-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.662-05:00

Two Sundays ago my area was under threat from Hurricane Irene. The heaviest part of this storm happened during the early hours of the morning while we all slept. When I woke up, it was still raining and there were winds but the house was not flooded thank God. Our State was still considered under an emergency and since all roads were still closed and some flooded, I was happy to remain

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-4239498974742205892011-08-20T19:31:00.000-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.670-05:00

With all the renovations we have going on at our "new" house we've had to make a few sacrifices this summer, like giving up summer to renovate. Not that we both don't mind since any homeowner can attest it's worth the time and investment. But when the temperatures heat those high numbers, with no A/C at the house, it can get testy.  Anyway, Enzo (my husband) and I on occasion make a

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-58634986704170735972011-08-03T12:25:00.001-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.679-05:00

I cannot believe how fast this summer is flying. Speaking of flying, my father-in-law, aka Pappa Tony, has an amazing garden which have bloomed so many tasty vegetables that their flying from the garden into our mouths. I love how sweet and juicy his cherry tomatoes come out every year, but my favorite summer vegetable is the cucumber, and Pappa Tony's veggie garden grows an abundance of

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-3832707784212453052011-06-01T00:00:00.003-04:002013-12-03T21:57:47.659-05:00

For Laura, everyone needs a goodhearted Vegan in their lives If you know me, then you know I have a very sweet tooth. So much so that I turn to this healthier alternative to sweets, specially when I'm trying to watch my weight, it is summertime now which means tank tops and bathing suits. These little yummies are rich and fudgey, and leaves my sweet tooth satisfied.  I brought some to

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"Put the lime in the coconut, you drank them both up..." - Harry NilssonSummer time is just around the corner, but in my kitchen it's already summer time. I shopped earlier today and stocked up on limes, lemons, coconut juices, shredded coconuts, watermelons, etc...you can tell what my mindset is. Here’s a flavorful dish that will transport you to the Caribbean islands with a simple bite. One

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My favorite way to enjoy veggies is roasted. In her recent  book, The Kind Diet, author and actress Alicia Silverstone recommended trying roasted brussel sprouts because it "taste like popcorn". I'm a huge popcorn fan, so I gave it a try and loved it. I've since roasted brussel sprouts a bunch of times, and each time I try it with a different twist. But the best way is simply with oil and

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Here's a classic combination - dark chocolate and orange. Since this is a flour free recipe the results are a yummy fudge- like cake. Which makes this cake one of my all time faves. You could use store bought orange juice, or squeeze it and use fresh orange juice which is what I did. It's Orange season now so there's no shortage of them anywhere. Serve with espresso or coffee, my husband enjoyed

Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3367813250459598130.post-22089543155622540712011-01-18T12:01:00.000-05:002013-12-03T21:57:47.651-05:00

Happy New Year to you all! So happy for the long weekend, it gave me a chance to catch up with many things including blogging. Yesterday I whipped up this crazy delicious chicken chili. My husband had mentioned that he was never a big chili man, but last night I witness him help himself to seconds, thirds and fourths! There's a certain satisfaction when a dish hits a home run. We both took

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This past week my mom flew to New Jersey to visit me, and during her stay we got to talking about all the great dishes she'd made for me and my two brothers growing up. I remembered a cornmeal treat called Sorullos, something she learned to make during a trip in Puerto Rico. I asked my mom to show me how to make these yummy corny treats, she was happy to oblige. Sorullos are a corn meal

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