Few things are as pleasurable as the smell of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Add coffee and quinoa to the mix and its pure heaven! The strong aromatic flavor of coffee and the burst of fiber in quinoa takes these…
A Different Type of Cone
We discovered these meat and cheese cones at the Santa Barbara Public Market (a great indoor market with excellent vendors and restaurants), at the cheese and salami “shop”, Culture Counter. They were pre-made and in a cone holder, and we immediately thought this…
Easy Appetizers (Allergy-Friendly)
When I get together with friends it seems you can’t gather 3 of us without encountering at least 5 allergies (which as a gluten-freer I’m all about). And cooking can be a real challenge if you have to balance dairy…
You Won’t Believe They’re GF!
Since I’m the only gluten-intolerant person in my office, I am used to feeling a little left out when it comes to office parties. But dear Dan in our office discovered these Tate’s gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, and brings them in…
BLT Gluten-Free!
This weekend my husband came up with this version of a BLT. Using the inner leaves of some romaine lettuce as his base, he added in a stripe of mayo, then a thick piece of bacon, and chopped tomatoes on…
Easy Roast Chicken For Company
In happy news, I just realized I completely missed Food Allergy Awareness Week. Happy because that means Amelia’s allergies have become a part of our regular routine; a far cry from those early days after her diagnosis when I’d stare…
Gluten and Nut-Free Double Chocolate Biscotti
Biscotti and I go way back. We met inside a rustic Italian farmhouse just outside of Pisa many years ago. The terrible October wind was howling as only the Tuscan wind can, and I’d just finished a long, extravagant meal with new friends. I’d…
Gluten Free Homemade Pasta
One beautiful and bright weekend, my husband and daughter felt like pasta, so they decided to make one and because my body has a strong aversion for regular gluten-filled pasta, the duo went on a hunt for a gluten-free version…
COOL NEW VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE BAKING APP
Vegans and anti-gluten people, we’ve got some fantastic news for you — there is a cool new baking app made just for you and your special preferences! No doubt, there are many recipes out there that target gluten, dairy, and…