24
Jul

Last year around this time, I was severely ill and experiencing one of my worst Ulcerative Colitis flares to date. My body was rejecting any and all food and I had lost a drastic amount of weight. We flew down to Southern California to see a highly recommended naturopath. As a girl with a passion… Read more »

20
Jul

When I came up with this recipe, I couldn’t decide if I should do all meat, vegetarian or a seafood paella; so I compromised and made what I am calling Mixed Seafood Paella. I am notorious for being indecisive. Now you know why I frequently post “this or that” questions for you to all decide… Read more »

18
Jul

What do food trucks and antique shopping have in common? Shopping makes me hungry and this experience gave me inspiration for this delicious Grilled Figs with Balsamic Glaze and Goat Cheese recipe! We have the largest antique fair in all of Nothern California just 20 minutes away, so last weekend a group of my friends… Read more »

14
Jul

  This giveaway has now ended and the lucky winner is Jessica Grant. Thanks to all for participating!    ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I have a confession to make. I frequently purchase processed almond milk. It’s a confession that makes my sister-in-law cringe. She’s a student at Bauman College and is learning the ins… Read more »

14

When my husband and I are enjoying Indian cuisine, fresh naan is like a buttery vehicle created for the sole purpose of carrying the spicy curries from the plate to our mouths. It does an exceptional job at ensuring that no sauce is left behind, and tastes amazing while doing so. I have yet to… Read more »

12
Jul

We’ve all been there: You’re stranded in an airport or on an endless freeway in the middle of nowhere. Your stomach starts to growl. You look to the left and right and you see Hamburgers, Pizza, or sugar-loaded ‘Smoothie’ stands. So you head to a line and scrutinize the menu; formulating in your head the… Read more »

11
Jul

Have you ever had the pleasure of tasting a gyro? It’s a pita sandwich stuffed with tender meat that melts in your mouth after being slow roasted on a spit then shaved thin.  Many cultures serve similar sandwiches, but the gyro I’m familiar with hails from Greece. It is topped with a cool cucumber yogurt sauce… Read more »

8
Jul

I’m pretty excited to be offering a nut-free recipe to you today. It was recently brought to my attention on Facebook just how many of you are actually nut-free as well. I am forced to rely heavily on nuts as I am not only grain-free, but also mostly starch-free as well. I cannot use any… Read more »

6
Jul

It seems everyone has some form of a fond memory of enjoying a frozen treat when the Summer days are at their hottest. You must remember the infamous ice cream truck. The one that drove around the neighborhood daily during the Summer months blaring it’s catchy tunes on repeat through blown speakers.  A siren song… Read more »

4
Jul

Happy 4th of July to everyone in the States! We are spending the rest of the week and weekend in Tahoe and as I was gazing out at the majestic mountain range and blue-bird sky, I remembered I owe you all the results of the giveaway! Most of you are probably off celebrating with loved… Read more »

3
Jul

This flavorful appetizer is perfect for 4th of July barbecues and is quick to throw together. It is part of my guest feature over at U.S. Wellness Meats for the month of July. I created 4 different recipes for them using their grass-fed meats. Flank steak can be a tough cut of meat if it’s… Read more »

2
Jul

Remember when I teased you on Facebook with a photo of this grain-free pizza with a perfectly browned crust piled high with various meats and cheese? The wait is over and the recipe has finally been released! I was holding it hostage as one of my recipes for my Featured Chef of the Month on… Read more »

1
Jul

It was such a pleasure hosting this month’s Go Ahead Honey It’s Gluten-Free event. This recipe roundup was created by Naomi Devlin of Milk For the Morning Cake, and has been carried on by the gluten-free blogging community for quite some time now. As I am still fairly new to the GF blog circuit, it… Read more »

29
Jun

This Lasagna with Homemade Gluten Free Noodles tastes as real as it looks! I know that’s an odd thing to say, but often grain-free dishes can deceive the eye in photos but can’t play tricks on our palates. I was hoping it would be good, but it exceeded my expectations. Ever since going grain-free, I… Read more »

28
Jun

This giveaway is now over   Happy Friday everyone! Here’s a little weekend treat for you! I have frequently professed my love of Le Creuset cookware. Now, I have the same fondness for their bakeware. In the past, I have always done casseroles and the like in glass pyrex dishes, but after using Le Creuset’s… Read more »