Spiced Carrot and Sweet Potato Soup is a healthy and delicious soup, perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season. This soup is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a good choice when planning an allergy-friendly holiday menu. Recently, a friend asked me if I knew what she could eat to help her heal from surgery….
Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp Recipe
Gluten-Free Apple Oatmeal Crisp is an allergy-friendly dessert, perfect for Fall, Winter, and the holidays. One of my kids’ favorite desserts when the weather gets cooler is apple crisp. This season, I’ve played around with a few gluten-free apple crisp toppings since one of my kids is on a gluten-free diet. I’ve made a few…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake Recipe
These Gluten-Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake Muffins are so good, it’s hard to eat just one. This weekend, our elementary school is holding its annual Halloween Fall Fair, a huge fundraiser that helps pay for all the fun educational programs for our children. In addition to lots of fun Halloween themed games, there is a bake…
Oven Roasted Vegetables with Sage and Thyme Recipe
Did you know that eating the right foods can help you feel more energetic and contribute to a good mood? According to Joy Bauer’s Food Cures, high quality carbohydrates and protein (found primarily in plant foods) contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help contribute to a good mood. These include whole grains, legumes, vegetables…
A Day of Thanksgiving and Reflection
Thanksgiving is a day of reflection, a day to stop and ponder all that I am grateful for despite the many challenges of this past year. A year ago, this blog did not exist. Instead, I was nursing my 17-year old son back to health after he suffered a horrible football concussion. Locked in the house…
Chili Spiced Almonds Recipe
Chili Spiced Almonds, a quick and easy last minute snack If you’re looking for a last minute snack or appetizer recipe for Thanksgiving, here are a few quick and easy ideas, including a recipe for Chili Spiced Almonds. All of these snacks and appetizers are super quick and easy to make: Assorted Tartine from Jeanette’s…
Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole Recipe
Coconut Spiced Sweet Potato Casserole is a tropical twist on traditional sweet potato casserole. One of my childhood favorites for Thanksgiving was sweet potato casserole topped with toasted mini marshmallows, so when I came across a recipe that used a meringue topping instead of marshmallows for a sweet potato casserole, I knew I had to…