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Spicy Skillet Meal -Gluten Free/Allergy Friendly

admin February 4, 2014 2 Comments

Remember Hamburger Helper? You know, where you simply add beef and a packet of flavoring and you have a “meal?” I cannot believe I used to make and eat those! My food allergies had forced me into eating REAL FOOD and for that I am very grateful! Now I would never turn back to boxed dinners even if I could. Now I agree that this isn’t the most interesting blog post entry. It’s...

Baking 101! Tips For Baking Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Baked Goods

admin January 31, 2014 0 Comments

The following post first appeared at Living Without Magazine's blog entitled My Life With Food Allergies where I am a contributor. When someone first learns of a food allergy or intolerance, one is often faced with the daunting task of learning to cook, bake and eat a whole new way. It is almost like learning a whole new language. Here is a list of 15 tips for baking gluten free and allergy...

Purple Pudding – Fun Finds Friday

admin January 30, 2014 1 Comment

It’s Friday and I have another Fun Find to share with you. I call it Purple Pudding! It’s a real treat around here. I have been making it since December whenever avocados are on sale. (Yeah for $0.29/avocado)! Don’t freak out…this doesn’t taste like avocados at all. It is mostly blueberry flavored with a hint of chocolate. It will satisfy your need for something creamy. ...

Gluten Free Allergy Friendly Herb and “Cheese” Drop Biscuits

admin January 26, 2014 0 Comments

Need a quick and easy biscuit recipe to go with soup or dinner? How about something savory? This is right up your alley! I am bringing you Gluten Free Herb and “Cheese” Biscuits that are also allergy friendly. I have been using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Biscuit and Baking Mix (different than their flour) for quite a long time now. You can see what I wrote about it here. I wanted to...

Make Your Own Taco Seasoning

admin January 21, 2014 0 Comments

Do you ever start a meal only to find out you do not have an ingredient? That’s what happened to me that had me scrambling to make my own taco seasoning. It turns out it is pretty easy and honestly, it’s probably healthier without hidden wheat, additives or MSG lurking in there. I adapted this recipe for taco seasoning from The Everything Food Allergy Cookbook. I use one...

Gluten Free Brownies – Fun Finds Friday

admin January 17, 2014 0 Comments

This past summer I reintroduced eggs to my diet for about three weeks prior to my latest IgG Food Allergy Test. Since gluten free vegan brownies are so elusive, we just do not enjoy brownies. Sure I’ve tried black bean brownies, sweet potato brownies, and many versions of gluten free vegan brownies all with little satisfaction. But nothing compares to brownies made with eggs. Since I was...

Allergic Living Magazine

admin January 15, 2014 0 Comments

Allergic Living is a magazine worth reading. It covers the whole gamut; from seasonal allergies to pet allergies to food allergies. In their upcoming issue you will find out how dogs can protect young ones from developing allergies as well as find allergy free cookies and bars, super smoothies, green salads, plus so much more. You can subscribe to the magazine here. While I was not paid for...

Get Your Greens In With Kale Chips

admin January 13, 2014 0 Comments

Are you one of the thousands of people whose New Year’s Eve resolutions is to eat healthier? Want to eat more greens, but can’t stomach a salad at every meal? Try kale chips. Kale chips have been around the foodie blogosphere for a few years now. I’m late to the game. But I finally came up with a way to prepare them and they are really good. (Although photographing them is...

I Scream You Scream We All Scream for Snow Cream!

admin January 5, 2014 4 Comments

So what does one do on a cold, very cold, 5 degree evening after it snowed 11 or more inches? Why make snow cream that’s what! The coming pictures are arguably the worst pics I put up, but hey I’m working with snow, after dark (bad lighting), and my old point and shoot. No time to make a big set up with my nice camera! Yep, every church was cancelled today! Roads are terrible...

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