On this Memorial Day, I would like to take a moment to thank all the veterans who have sacrificed their lives so that we might have freedom of religion, press, speech, the right to vote, the right to assemble, and so much more. Today is my youngest son’s birthday – he’s turning ten! I can’t…
Snacks
Fun Healthy Snacks, many of which are gluten-free
Berry Popsicles – Food as Medicine
“Mommy is God’s gift”…”Mommy is more special than anyone I know.” These words from my youngest son today touched my heart in a way that I cannot explain. These words are what help keep me grounded and keep everything I do in perspective. I could soak in these words for 24 hours a day. My…
Warm Artichoke and Hearts of Palm Dip
A few weeks ago, I wrote a post about Food as Medicine and shared my story of how this blog began as a place to record foods I made for my friends with cancer, as well as my personal journey to help feed my family healthy, delicious and beautiful food. I also shared my dream to…
Easy Breakfast Bruschetta with Tomato and Avocado Recipe
Don’t forget to enter the Picnic for the Planet 2012 Giveaway to celebrate Earth day – ends April 22nd. This past week, there have a lot of late nights in our family. Spring is in full gear with all the kids’ activities and we are still trying to settle into a routine (although I’m…
Soy Sesame Salmon Tartare with Avocado Recipe
Today, I am sharing a recipe for an appetizer I’ve made more times than I can remember over the years, this Soy Sesame Salmon Tartare with Avocado. It is one of the easiest no-cook appetizer recipes and uses just a few fresh ingredients – salmon, scallions, avocado, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice and a few garnishes…
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…
Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Brownies
Oh my, can you believe these deep chocolatey brownies are gluten-free? I couldn’t, and my little guy was over the moon about these brownies. Even my skeptical boys who are not on a gluten-free diet thought these were amazing. Over the past nine months, I’ve learned to bake gluten-free and dairy-free for my little guy,…
Oatmeal Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Oatmeal Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies healthy, and are gluten-free and vegan. Sometimes I just need an excuse to make cookies. Believe it or not, my kids actually are not huge sweet eaters (although they do love their ice cream), but they do appreciate good home baked cookies once in a while, especially chocolate chip…
Whole Grain Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Recipe
Whole Grain Pumpkin Streusel Muffins are a healthy breakfast or snack idea. Now that school is back in full swing and fall is in the air, whole grain muffins have made their way back into my boys’ breakfasts, as has hot oatmeal. Along with a fruit smoothie, these whole grain choices provide a quick and…
Gluten-Free Vegan Baked Pumpkin Spice Donuts
I am so pleased to be participating in this month’s Gluten Free Ratio Rally, founded by Shauna from the Gluten Free Girl, and hosted this month by Meg of GF Boulangerie. This month’s assignment is donuts, something my mom used to make when I was young, but I have never tried making before. After my 9-year…
Baked Portobello Mushroom Fries {Secret Recipe Club}
Baked Portobello Mushroom Fries with Pesto This is my third month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. This club has been growing each month and now has over 100 participants. The idea behind the Secret Recipe Club is to give bloggers the chance to try each other’s…
Frosty Kiwi Cooler and Kiwi Popsicles
Green Kiwi Popsicles Recently, I received a sample of Zespri Kiwifruit in the mail, and was so excited to find that the box included both Zespri Green Kiwifruit and Zespri Gold Kiwifruit. Although I have enjoyed Green Kiwifruit over the years, I had never tasted Gold Kiwifruit until the BlogHer Food conference I attended last fall. Kiwifruit belongs…
Seven Layer Dip Recipe
Seven Layer Dip is a crowd pleaser. This appetizer is a favorite for parties. Seven-Layer Dip, a Crowd-Pleaser This is my second month joining in on the fun with the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin. This month there are over 100 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind…
Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa
Roasted Corn Avocado Black Bean Salsa is delicious served as a dip, with tacos, or as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or grilled fish. Salsas are a favorite during the hot summer months. I always look forward to the first harvest of local corn at our farmer’s market. Although I love corn on the cob,…
Farmer’s Market Sandwich – Pesto, Mozzarella, and Tomato Sandwich
The local farmer’s market offers fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, specialty goods and more. This weekend, I finally got the chance to visit our local farmer’s market. I missed last weekend as I was at the annual BlogHer Food conference in Atlanta, meeting up with fellow food bloggers. I have been eagerly waiting for the…
Easy Avocado Smoothie – Basic and Elegant {Avocado Mousse with Strawberry Puree}
Last week, I received a beautifully packaged box of Haas Avocados from California Avocados Direct, a fourth generation avocado family farm located near Valley Center, California. When I took a peek inside the box to see these little treasures, I was surprised to find eight gorgeous super large avocados. The avocados that I buy on the East Coast…
Anzac Cookies Recipe
These Anzac Cookies are made a little bit healthier with the addition of some white whole wheat flour. This month, I joined the Secret Recipe Club, created by Amanda of Amanda’s Cookin’. This month there are over 40 food bloggers participating in the Secret Recipe Club. The idea behind this club is to give bloggers the chance…
Gluten/Dairy/Egg/Soy Free Vegan Quinoa Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten/Dairy/Egg/Soy Free Vegan Quinoa Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recently, I was asked to write a book review of Carrots ‘N’ Cake, Healthy Living One Carrot and Cupcake At A Time. Written by Tina Haupert, a healthy living blogger, Carrots ‘N’ Cake (named after her blog) chronicles different experiences throughout her life and how she has managed a (mostly) healthy lifestyle. …
Gluten/Dairy/Egg Free Vegan Coconut Pineapple Scones
Gluten Free Vegan Coconut Pineapple Scones are dairy-free and egg-free. This post discusses using ratios as a more accurate way to bake. Gluten/Dairy/Egg Free Coconut Pineapple Scone with Trader Joe’s Mango “Butter” I am so pleased to be participating in this month’s Gluten Free Ratio Rally, founded by Shauna from the Gluten Free Girl, and…
Two Easy Recipes for Salsa: Fresh Strawberry Salsa and Mango Avocado Pepper Salsa
Fresh Strawberry Salsa Served on top of Simply Baked Salmon and Sauteed Spinach With the weather finally turning warming and the farmer’s market opening right around the corner, I can’t wait for the casual dinners that the coming months will bring. One of my favorite summer snacks is fresh salsa. Although I love tomato salsas,…
Gluten/Dairy/Egg/Soy Free Vegan Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten/Dairy/Egg/Soy Free Vegan Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies Today, I am celebrating the new look of my blog with a special treat. A year ago, I did not even know what a blog was. I just had lots of ideas floating around in my head with no place to organize all my thoughts. With the…