Over the summer I was at a Pot Luck Party. I saw that someone brought some rice noodles with veggies. It was so delicious and I kept on eating it; probably about 3 helpings worth…..Shhhh don’t tell anyone. 😄. I’ve periodically seen and bought rice noodles at the deli counter, but now I’m thinking how hard would it be to make my own? Let me … Continue reading Sesame Rice Noodles – Yum Delicious
I’m a little late in posting this, but I wanted to wait to see what would happen after the acquisition. Monday, August 28, 2017 was the day Amazon officially acquired Whole Foods Market. Amazon was very clear that prices would be slashed. “Whole Foods Market will offer lower prices starting Monday on a selection of best-selling grocery staples across its stores, with more to come,” … Continue reading What’s To Become Of Whole Foods? Here Is What I Found Out.
Don’t ask me how or why, but some how I came home from Whole Foods with farro. What is this grain and what am I going to do with it? Well from the package front it says that farro is a good source of fiber. Okay…that’s good. More research…I found out that farro is an ancient grain (in the wheat family) that has been around … Continue reading Farro? What’s that?
I love granola! Whenever I have yogurt for breakfast I sprinkle it with fresh blueberries and granola. Sometimes I munch on it for a crunchy snack. I have been buying organic granola for a while now and I thought it was about time to try and make my own. It is so easy and really doesn’t take that long at all. Plus it’s less expensive … Continue reading Let’s Make Granola!
This is one of my absolute favorite summer time salads. It’s really quite easy to make and your family will love it. It’s perfect for a hot summer night or taking to a BBQ. I try to make this when the ingredients are in season for the best possible flavors. Corn, Avocado and Tomato Salad with Honey Lime Dressing: 1 pint organic grape tomatoes sliced … Continue reading Corn, Avocado, and Tomato Salad – A Summer Delight
Nothing is more satisfying than the smell of homemade muffins wafting through the house. Today I just needed that homey smell. Yes! These are gluten-free. Although I don’t have a diagnosed sensitivity to gluten, I definitely notice that I become sluggish and I feel like my brain is foggy when I eat too much gluten. I’ve opted to go gluten free whenever possible. So let … Continue reading Gluten-Free Blueberry Banana Muffins
We do love our strawberries don’t we? I know I do, along with most berries, especially blueberries and blackberries. Did you look at the infographic I posted above? Astonishing right? I rely a lot on the Environmental Working Group (EWG) when it comes to any questions I have about produce/food or products I might buy. EWG is a non-profit, non-partisan organization. Their goal is to provide … Continue reading How Much Do You Love Strawberries?
Now that summer is upon us, I’m always looking for new and healthy salads to add to my recipe list. This salad is quick and easy and can be served for lunch or dinner. It also saves well for the next day. As you know, I cook with organic ingredients and when it comes to seafood I cook with sustainable wild caught fish and shellfish. … Continue reading Shrimp Avocado Taco Salad
There is a huge difference between gluten and gluten-free cookies (in my opinion), so don’t be fooled into thinking when you take that first bite that the two will be synonymous. There are key differences in appearance, texture, and flavor of gluten free cookies. Appearance – When I bake gluten-free cookies they tend to come out thicker and round instead of spreading out like a gluten … Continue reading In My Opinion: Cookies – Gluten vs Gluten-Free What’s the Difference?
Well I took the plunge! Between the Thanksgiving holiday and Christmas, I let temptation get the better of me and I experimented with refined sugar and gluten. Basically, I indulged in chocolate treats, cookies, pie and cake. What was I thinking? The result? An extra 6 1/2 pounds, a sluggish feeling, and bloat. Was it worth it? At the moment, yes…in hindsight, no. One evening … Continue reading Apricot Cookies -A Gluten Free Treat
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