In years past, this day has brought dozens of eager little kiddos to our doorstep. Their princess, ninja, knight, or fairy costumes being their ticket to cheap, highly refined chocolates and sweets. I’ve always felt a tinge of guilt about this – in part because I am supporting Big Food; and because I am willingly subjecting these darlings to […]
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This recipe is another of my mom’s. She’s been cooking and baking gluten free for much longer than I have, and although I’m sure you could find a standard choux pastry recipe made in these proportions; she is the one in my world who pondered and then attempted creating a gluten free version. I grew up eating “cream puffs” a […]
I am not sure when or why the sprouts started talking about ‘Taco Tuesdays’ but it is no surprise that it has stuck around here, considering how much they all enjoy this meal. Ground beef is something I almost always have in the freezer so it’s a meal that doesn’t require a lot of thinking ahead. And while I […]
There are few things more frustrating to a parent than placing a bowl or plate of homemade food in front of your darling little preschoolers, only to have them take one look at it, and turn up their noses in disgust! (Actually, having them throw it on the floor in disgust is definitely more frustrating!!) On some days, it’s enough to bring a mommy to […]
I usually panick when we’re about to have company over. Will all the food be ready on time? Will the bathroom stay clean for the guests? Do the kids need a separate dessert? Like several other recipes I’ve posted (including my Chocolate Meringue Crisps), these cookies were born of last minute panicking. This led to experimenting, which in this case […]
I understand that avocados are not for everyone. Some people are disturbed by the slick texture, others by the earthy flavor. Knowing how much healthy omega-3 fat, fiber, and nutrients are in one unassuming avocado can be enough to change some peoples’ minds; others need a little persuading… like a burst of fresh lemon juice, or the savory bite of cilantro. On several […]
Slow-cooked oatmeal is a food that reminds me of my childhood. Many a winter morning we would warm ourselves up with a steaming bowl of stove-top cooked porridge. Drizzled with honey, or sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, it was, and still is, an amazing comfort food. But recently, it has been a bit controversial too. Why, […]
Veggies and dip seem like they are on every kid-friendly menu around. And then somewhere along the line, dip gets itself a bad rap, and it is left off the table. But I still like eating veggies with dip. Frankly, I can’t imagine crunching into a crisp broccoli floret, or stringy celery stick without it. For a […]
Fermenting is something I have on my ‘to do’ list for 2014. I came across this recipe from Larissa over at Love and Green Juice, and figured this was a really simple way to begin my fermenting journey. (Larissa has a lovely blog; you should take a peak at what else she’s been up to!) The recipe suggested […]
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