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Posted on August 19, 2010

Banana Carob Snack Cake

Banana Carob Snack Cake

Move over Little Debbie…I’ve got a tasty, healthier treat your kids will love. Even though Joe and I don’t have kids of our own (…yet) I’ve been thinking about school starting and healthier snacks for kids.  I taught elementary school for many years and school lunches were always a sore spot for me. I watched [...]

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Posted on August 8, 2010

Basil Pesto & Change

basil pesto

Basil is one of the few things I’ve been able to grow consistently with no trouble at all.  The more I prune my basil, the more it grows. While watching the basil leaves swirl around my food processor quickly being turned into a fragrant, thick paste, it occurred to me that I’d like to be [...]

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Posted on August 3, 2010

Raw Cashew Cream

Raw Cashew Cream

One of the things I’ve been working on is increasing my ability to make food for anyone, regardless of their specific diet needs. The desire for me came about after traveling to Montreal and struggling to find food I could eat. Though I did eat great food, it got a little old having restaurants tell [...]

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Posted on May 18, 2010

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

The other day I made hard boiled eggs.  When I cut them in half, they were stunning. Perfectly cooked, a creamy yellow yolk surrounded by a solid bright white.  No gray. Though my intention at the outset wasn’t to write a blog post about how to hard boil eggs, I couldn’t help myself when I [...]

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Posted on April 14, 2010

Carrot Cake Bites

Hallie_Daily Bites Carrot Cake Bites

I’m so excited to share this with you – Hallie from Daily Bites is kicking off a mini-series where some of my favorite gluten-free bloggers you might not have met yet will be guest posting here. I could eat at Hallie’s house every day of the week, three times a day. And be happy. Read [...]

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    Living free of refined sugars and gluten since 2004 has allowed me to live a fulfilled, healthy life. My food cravings, migraines, and depression vanished and was able to maintain a 60+ pound weight loss. Today I live with enormous freedom. Join me as I create healthier food that's SS&GF and delicious. I hope to help you do the same. Read more about my story here.

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