May 2013 - LIVING FREE HEALTH AND LIFE

Frozen Raspberry Yogurt Pops (Dairy Free with Vegan Option)

admin May 31, 2013 3 Comments

Are you milk free and missing creamy frozen treats? Well, wait no longer! These Frozen Raspberry Yogurt Pops are everything you need to satisfy that desire. Rich and creamy, these popsicles will not disappoint. They are the perfect blend of fruit, yogurt and honey. To make them vegan, simply use agave nectar (I have not tested this recipe with agave). If you are not milk free or...

Allergy Free Thousand Island Dressing (And Why It Is Named That)

admin May 26, 2013 4 Comments

I like to check out cookbooks from the library occasionally. I found Cooking Free by Carol Fenster, PhD. To me, it appears to be one of the “first” allergy friendly cookbooks having been published 8 years ago. I’m actually surprised that I had not heard of or seen her cookbook before now. While flipping through the book I came across a recipe for Thousand Island Dressing. I was...

Full Flavor Foods – Review # 2

admin May 24, 2013 1 Comment

I am eager to share with you again about Full Flavor Foods. I first stumbled upon this food company at my local grocery. After they read my review, they kindly sent me several of their mixes to try. I was very pleased with every one they sent. First up, I tried the FFF Beef Gravy Mix. I am not one to make or eat a lot of roasts, so I used this gravy mix in a recipe Full Flavor Foods...

Berry Patriotic Parfaits

admin May 22, 2013 1 Comment

I like to have something “fun” to eat for days like Memorial Day, July 4 etc. Something red, white and blue to help commemorate the day. But I also do not always have time to make something complicated. But these little parfaits are just the quickest, easiest and cutest thing to make! I used little plastic shot glasses for these parfaits. Making them “mini” is great for a...

Gluten Free Banana Cupcakes (And Allergy Friendly Too)

admin May 18, 2013 3 Comments

These gluten free banana cupcakes are quite moist and tasty; and allergy friendly too! Not quite a muffin, but not quite a cupcake either, these delightful little cakes have just the right amount of banana flavoring. I’m actually not crazy about bananas, but I will eat these. You could top them with frosting if you would want to make them more cupcake like. In the following picture I...

How To Know When Your Avocado is Ripe and Ready

admin May 15, 2013 2 Comments

Have you ever cut an avocado open and it’s just mush? Or how about cut one open and it’s so hard you cannot scoop it out? Do you struggle with knowing when an avocado is “just right” to eat? I did until I found a great tip about avocado readiness. I like to give credit where credit is due, but I have been using this tip for so long now, I am not sure where I read it or found...

Fast N’ Easy Salisbury Steak

admin May 13, 2013 1 Comment

Need a quick weeknight meal? Something everyone likes? Try this Fast N’ Easy Salisbury Steak! Similar in taste to traditional spaghetti and meatballs, this dish is just a little different. Use a higher quality ground meat such as ground round or ground sirloin. Cook regular or gluten free pasta to go with it, add a green salad and there you have it. A fast, easy, delicious...

Banana Orange Pops

admin May 9, 2013 6 Comments

Go out and buy your BPA free popsicle molds! I’m bringing you a popsicle recipe; Banana Orange to be precise! Nothing is better on a warm afternoon than a popsicle! Even better, when you make your own popsicles, you can use way less sugar or an unrefined sugar. Homemade pops are much healthier than store bought. Plus, making them is fun! And let’s not forget easy. This popsicle...

Allergic Solution Baking Mixes Giveaway

admin May 6, 2013 12 Comments

I recently did a review of some wonderful gluten free, allergy free baking mixes by Allergic Solution. You can read the review here. And you can now try them yourself for free! Allergic Solution is graciously giving away their four mixes and I am hosting the give-away! The winner receives all four Allergic Solution mixes! That is the Pancake and Waffle mix, Carob...

Allergy Free Blackberry Muffins

admin May 5, 2013 4 Comments

What is better than a moist, fruity muffin for breakfast? I love muffins…any time of day. So today I bring you a Blackberry Muffin. It is gluten, milk and egg free, as well as free of soy, peanuts and tree nuts. And it is still mighty delicious. I adapted this recipe from The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book. I am a big fan of Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose Gluten Free Flour so that...