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 [...]
Turn up the grill and throw on the veggies! Â It’s time to whip up some roasted salsa! The depth of flavor that comes from grilling your vegetables surpasses anything from a jar. Â This recipe is great with chips, over eggs, or as a base for soup. Â 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 [...]
Have you ever bought beets with their beautiful greens still intact? Â And then thought…great, that’s a lot of waste. Â Ahhhh ha! Â They are not a waste! Â First, they keep your beets tasting fresher and keep in some nutrients by stopping oxidation. Â Second, they are really tasty in their own right! Â Don’t toss out the greens! [...]
Yes, my summer is stacked! Â With work, with travels, with visitors, with fun, and of course with beautiful garden-fresh vegetables! Â This dish is a garden inspiration! Â 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 [...]
Two things I am not a fan of in the summer: 1) heating up the house with the oven, and 2) cleaning up! Â Oh, wait–the latter I never enjoy! ;o) Last night, I was so busy pulling together our camping gear that I really did not feel the urge to dirty up the kitchen. Â Hmmm, [...]
Dinner for one again tonight! My husband hit the rocks in Nevada for a weekend of climbing while I sat behind my laptop and typed away at my paper. Although I was sad to be alone for the weekend, I really appreciated that he 1) got to go play and 2) I had time [...]
The hubby and I spent a romantic Easter weekend at SE San Diego Hotel–very shi shi, almost too much for him. Â Â We did a have a nice “connection” weekend. Â The restaurant at the hotel is Suite & Tender and it is very nice. Â Although, don’t go there expecting portions beyond petite! Â I enjoyed it [...]
Have you started to notice gorgeous red bulbs in your grocery store? When I was a child I had an allergic-type reaction to beets, but I have definitely outgrown that sensitivity! When they are in season I am quick to get my fill. The canned varieties are okay (at best), but the fresh, roasted variety [...]
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