What is gluten?? Gluten is the protein portion of wheat, rye, and barley grains. People with celiac disease or a gluten allergy cannot digest gluten. When ingested, gluten damages the lining of the small intestines, causing symptoms such as weight loss, bloating, diarrhea, gas, abdominal cramps, and/or vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Eliminating gluten from the [...]
If you haven’t tried falafel before, you need to hurry up and go buy some chickpeas to make this. Forget about the deep-fried stuff at the falafel stand; I have a recipe for you that is lighter and still oh-em-gee delicious. I adapted this recipe from one I found on www.epicurious.com. I made a couple [...]
I must admit I am a big fan of a certain French food… crepes!!! This little pancake has become my French love affair. What’s so great about crepes is that it can be breakfast, lunch or dinner! Sweet or savory I love them either way. Since I enjoyed them so much I thought I’d try [...]
Years back I used to make homemade pizza every week and enjoy an episode of Friends. I’m certain that Joey could smell it through the airwaves! I craved both the show and the crunch of my favorite crust. Since television no longer appeals to me I have to find other excuses to make pizza…ha ha…not [...]
Turn up the grill and throw on the veggies! It’s time to whip up some roasted salsa! The depth of flavor that comes from grilling your vegetables surpasses anything from a jar. This recipe is great with chips, over eggs, or as a base for soup. Give it a sample! I’m notorious for making this [...]
My no time to cook lifesaver…Quinoa Bowl The last semester at school left me with some pretty long days. On Mondays/Tuesdays you would find me coming home from work only to walk right out again for my night class. I had little time to do much of anything. Oftentimes I would chill my face in [...]
For me, Summer = Tomatoes. I am sure you are figuring this out by now. My garden is full of roma, beefsteak, big boy, and grape tomatoes. Some are ripe and ready to pick while others are just beginning to ripen and a couple plants are just beginning to produce. I prefer to space out [...]
Have you ever bought beets with their beautiful greens still intact? And then thought…great, that’s a lot of waste. Ahhhh ha! They are not a waste! First, they keep your beets tasting fresher and keep in some nutrients by stopping oxidation. Second, they are really tasty in their own right! Don’t toss out the greens! [...]
Yes, my summer is stacked! With work, with travels, with visitors, with fun, and of course with beautiful garden-fresh vegetables! This dish is a garden inspiration! I hope you try this next time you have eggplant and pesto on hand. Grilled Pesto-Infused Eggplant and Tomato Stacks Ingredients: 1 Eggplant, slice into thick rounds 2-3 beefsteak [...]
There is something about waking to the smells of cinnamon dancing in the air. To me, cinnamon makes a home smell comfortable. There is actually supportive evidence that cinnamon can encourage buyers to take a second glance at your home if it is on the market. The spicy fragrance of cinnamon can stimulate a person [...]
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