Soup is the best way to use up leftover ham! I think when it comes to leftovers, most people are either cheerleaders or they stick their noses up at them. Maybe because they feel like it’s not that different than the original way it was served? Yesterday I got to spend a little time with the crew at […]
April 9, 2015
As Brian was vacationing in Belize the last few days, I was happy he was enjoying warmer weather & the waves, but I won’t lie – I was a little jealous. The timing just didn’t work out quite right, as I needed to be in Washington D.C. for a food writing conference, which I’m so glad I […]

April 7, 2015
this … Whew, home sweet home. I just got back from an inspiring trip to the IACP Conference in Washington DC, my first trip to our nation’s capital. When I woke up this morning, I couldn’t help but think about Easter weekend upon us, excited to spend some time with my family. And then my […]

March 31, 2015
When I discovered my gluten intolerance five years ago, baking was a big, foreign challenge. All the new to me flours, getting things to rise, not crumble into pieces or be dense and gummy, and most importantly – to taste identical to their glutenful partners. But nothing could prepare me for what I was going […]

Tags: Carrots
March 30, 2015
THIS. Is what homemade gnocchi dreams are made of. I’m not lying when I say anybody can make this gluten-free sweet potato gnocchi recipe. Just 5 ingredients, a little rolling and you’re 20 minutes away from soft, pillowy gnocchi. It’s vegan too! Because I used roasted sweet potato to not only add flavor, but mimic […]

Tags: Almond Flour, Cauliflower
March 25, 2015
this … Even as I was growing up, I never liked alfredo sauce. All of my friends would order the heaping bowls of fettucine alfredo, and when I’d try I bite I always thought it was so bland. Too much like a plain roux of butter, salt and flour. Plus it was always such a […]

Tags: Cauliflower
If you asked me what meal I hated most as a child, that even ended up with me getting a little swat to the behind, it was my mom’s slow cooker braised beef roast and carrots. Both of my parents worked hard, had full-time jobs and coached youth sports before I started to play. I’d […]

Tags: Carrots
March 16, 2015
this … I’m one week into my Autoimmune Protocol healing journey and although it can be challenging at times, I could eat this Paleo Salmon with Rutabaga Noodles forever. Yes, spiralized rutabaga! And it’s amazing. I would have never thought of creating noodles out of that humble vegetable had I not been inspired by the […]

March 10, 2015
I consider myself a very happy person. There aren’t many things I wish I had, except for my dream of owning a hobby farm with cats and goats galore, a big open kitchen and bountiful garden. But I’ll be honest, I’ve been wishing my health was better since last June ….. it’s taken a toll […]

March 5, 2015
this … There are TONS of great smoothie recipes out there, but I really wanted to share this Blood Orange-Strawberry Coconut frozen delight with you for a few reasons. First being I’ve gotten some answers regarding the health issues I talked about here, which are quite complicated so I’ll save all the details for another […]

February 26, 2015
Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies for any occasion, light and soft, just sweet enough. Come Valentine’s Day, there’s a whole lotta love floating around the entire week. Hugs, kisses, chocolate, roses, sweet notes and homemade treats for the ones you hold near and dear to your heart. I can’t help but embrace occasions like this with baking, it’s […]

February 10, 2015
Chewy, flourless peanut butter cookies made with chocolate chips, coconut, crushed Chex cereal & pecans. Use up those bits & pieces hiding in your pantry! this … Being held captive indoors on super cold days does it have its benefits, like knowing there’s nothing else to do besides the chores you’ve been putting off. For […]

February 1, 2015