Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger–Kate of Eat, Recycle Repeat

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAI love the Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger monthly event because it’s an added incentive to try something new. It was originated by Sea of Book of Yum, and Sea is our happy hostess this month. My “adopt-ee” is Kate of Eat, Recycle, Repeat. Shirley of GFE was kind enough to introduce me to Kate, and we were delighted to have Kate joining us for the December Sanity Retreat.

I admire Kate’s commitment to a green lifestyle. It was quite easy to make recycling (food and stuff) a much bigger part of my life when I was in school. Both Ithaca and Berkeley just lend themselves to that sort of lifestyle, and it’s something I need/want to get back to. I have a huge bookcase sagging with wonderful books that I don’t usually use…and, to be totally honest, a box or two from our move of 1.5 years ago. If I haven’t looked for it or missed it yet, I don’t need it. So I’m hoping gentle reminders help sub- consciously and nudge me back in the direction of de-cluttering and re-purposing.

My plan was to make Fudgy sweet potato truffles. Because they’re truffles. From sweet potatoes. No further explanation should be needed to justify this, but as a bonus, they fit into the holiday celebration theme. As my sweet potato was roasting, I heard a little voice in the back of my head saying “you really shouldn’t be eating chocolate now, you had too much over the holidays” I love chocolate more than it loves me, and can only handle it every few weeks…Undeterred, I reached for the cocoa. And it got louder. “Seriously, you’re done with the chocolate for at least a week or two.” So I went into the other room, sent a few emails and sneaked back into the kitchen and just had my hand on the cocoa canister when the little voice in my head said “I can see you….”

Okay, fine. Score 1, little voice, me, zero. No more chocolate for a few weeks.  Honest.

So, as I looked through the recipes, a few others caught my eyes, like the Baked apples and the lamb curry. And then I saw it…Sweet potato puddin spread. With chestnuts! And I adore chestnuts. I had some leftover from my Bittersweet Chestnut Fudge (hence intestinal chocolate refusal).

I made it with Macadamia cream rather than coconut milk because that’s what I had on hand. It was delicious! I added in some vanilla powder, and added some maple syrup for the (small) part I shared with E. I could also see topping it with chunks of uncrystalized dried ginger…mmm….

Do go check out Kate’s lovely reflections on emotional eating, beautiful recipes, inspirational thoughts and more!

About Cheryl Harris

Life played a funny trick on me. I've studied nutrition for years, and much to my surprise, found out that I could manage many of my health issues via diet. I've been GF for years, and I've got a bunch of allergies and sensitivities. But it definitely doesn't keep me from cooking, baking and enjoying my food. Thanks for stopping by.
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3 Responses to Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger–Kate of Eat, Recycle Repeat

  1. Cheryl! I am beaming over here – thanks for the adoption, and I’m so glad you found some recipes to fit your needs! The sweet potato puddin spread is one of my all-time favorites. Thanks so much – you just made my day 🙂

  2. I can’t believe I never commented on this post. I’m so happy that I introduced you to Kate and that she participated in the December Sanity Retreat and that you adopted her. So cool all the way around! I could definitely go for the pudding, but I’ve been wanting to make those truffles for eons. I need to make a master “must make” list! 😉

    Great adoption, Cheryl!
    Shirley

  3. Pingback: Adopt a Gluten-free Blogger Roundup Jan 2013 | Book of Yum

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