Monthly Archives: September 2013

Naturally Sweet and Gluten-Free: Review

How time flies! I just realized it’s the end of September and I forgot to post my new article on Growing Up Gluten-Free for Today’s Dietitian. Now, moving into tastier territory, I have the delight to review Ricki Heller’s cookbook, … Continue reading

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Weight Stigma

It’s weight stigma awareness week, and I’m choosing not to get onto my soapbox. I’ve just got a few brief questions for you. Do you think you’re better than someone who weighs more than you? Would you be a worthier … Continue reading

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Is Sourdough Wheat Bread Safe on a Gluten-Free Diet?

In a word, no. First, for starters, I’m a tree hugging, sauerkraut-making Berkeley grad who has admired Louise Hay’s work for a long time, so I was tremendously disappointed to see her share a post on Facebook called “Can Sourdough … Continue reading

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Choco-Mint Mini Cupcakes (grain-free, vegan)

There’s a lot wrong in the world today, between CO and the Navy Yard. I can’t change that. At these times, I’m simply at a loss for words. All I can do is offer up some chocolate and a virtual … Continue reading

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Recipe update, new visitor & more!

Man, I’ve neglected my blog and I didn’t really notice. As I’ve been on FB more (feel free to stop by and say hi!), I didn’t realize I was posting here less. I’m hoping to post more recipes soon, because … Continue reading

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Creamy Garbanzo Soup or Sauce (vegan)

I’m still in my soft food phase, which hopefully will be ending soon. However, I’ve tweaked some old recipes to make them work. I really love this one, and I know it’ll become a regular staple even once I can … Continue reading

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Why diets don’t work

Huh? Me, on a diet? No, actually, but bear with me a minute and this will make sense. I had a loose cavity, then a root canal, then I managed to liberate the damn temporary filling 3 days later and … Continue reading

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