The morning sun peeked through the blinds onto my makeshift bed in the living room of my daughter and son-in-law’s home. Even though I awake with a slightly kinked back, I wouldn’t change it for the most comfy bed in the world. I hear the sounds of a two-year old humming in his crib in [Read More]
Archive of ‘Gluten-free’ category
Gluten-free Caramel Apple Rose Tartlets
Making the Perfect GF Rose tartlets I don’t know about you, but Pinterest inspires me, so when I saw these caramel apple rose tartlets I knew I wanted to try to make them gluten-free. As you know, it’s always a bit of a challenge getting it to turn out exactly like it looks on Pinterest, especially when it [Read More]
Crisp Apple & Prosciutto Endive Bites
I was supposed to be on vacation this week but then I got walloped, hit from the side, totally broad-sided, whatever you want to call it, the flu came on me like an unwanted guest. Chills, fever, cough, sore throat, ear ache, you name I got it! And it wasn’t going away anytime soon. I [Read More]
Gluten-free Blackberry Plum Tart
Making a gluten-free blackberry plum tart was not what I originally had planned for my weekend, camping in the wilderness was, and you don’t make tarts in the wilderness, well at least not this gal. But at the end of Saturday, this is what I had created. My husband and I had experienced a long [Read More]
Helping Hands with Wedding Appetizers
When my dear friend informed me her caterer could no longer create the cocktail event appetizers for her daughter’s outdoor wedding just a week before the event, due to a family emergency, I tried not to panic along with her. I know how stressful weddings can be because I have married off two of my children. [Read More]
General Mills Gluten-free Cereals to Hit Market
You don’t miss what you’ve never tried. Diagnosed with a severe gluten intolerance at the age of two kept me from trying many foods others have eaten before having to change their diet to gluten-free. I have never tried a croissant or a burrito. Cinnamon rolls were off-limits (but I created a great gluten-free cinnamon [Read More]
Zucchini & Yellow Squash Zoodles with Pesto
I recently visited Latah Bistro and they served Zucchini & Yellow Squash Zoodles with Pesto from their menu. Wow! This zoodling thing is really catching on, especially the fact that a fine dining bistro would have it on their main menu. I was thrilled to say the least! I mentioned to my husband that recreating [Read More]
When Life Throws a Curveball
Sometimes life throws a curveball and it’s hard to hit back. Before I began blogging I read online how to write a blog; what to say, what not to say. Keep it lite, keep it fun, keep it about your niche, don’t be negative, don’t talk about depressing issues, and never ever talk about death. [Read More]
Sonoma Flat Breads GF Pizza Review
Product Review for Sonoma Flat Breads GF Pizza New gluten-free products are popping up almost daily, so it is not easy to sift the good from the not-so-good products. Not only that, buying gluten-free is expensive, so you want to know a product is worth investing in and will deliver in taste and texture. I’ve [Read More]
Gluten-free Heirloom Tomato Tart
A colorful heirloom tomato tart can be served any time of day. Plate it in the morning with scrambled eggs, at noon with a salad, or in the evening as the main course or a side dish. Our local farmer’s market is opening in one month and I am giddy with anticipation! Because I live [Read More]