Tag Archives: gluten free

Cinnamon Glazed Walnuts

Mmmm….I love nuts.  What’s not to love, really?  Delicious, portable, lots of variety…And of course, walnuts have nutritional benefits, with some ALA, which is a kind of omega 3 fatty acid. And I’ve always been a fool for nuts with … Continue reading

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Daring Baker Tasty Goop

Hmmm…I think the title sums it up!  I missed last month’s Daring Bakers, and I didn’t want to miss out on more.  And yet, I’m trying to keep baking to a minimum because we’re showing our house.  Quite a balance! … Continue reading

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April in the Raw–Cocoa Raspberry Yummies

Okay, they’re not the prettiest, but they ARE tasty! The gang from Detox January had so much fun that Brittany of Real Sustenance and others suggested April in the Raw. And here we are!  Each day, another blogger is posting … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Apple Millet

Taught a fun class for DC Celiacs today up in Bethesda.  We talked about healthy eating, a variety of gluten-free grains, seeds, fibers, etc. and how work them into our diets.  Even better, a few volunteers brought in their favorite … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chai

Quick and easy, one pan wonders or as Ricki puts it, flash in the pan.  As we are trying to get our house in condition to sell, I find myself unable to make grand concoctions, because then there are too … Continue reading

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Panna Cotta and Florentines: a Daring Baker Adventure

After missing last month’s DB challenge, I’m back with two! The February 2011 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Mallory from A Sofa in the Kitchen. She chose to challenge everyone to make Panna Cotta from a Giada De Laurentiis … Continue reading

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Chocolate Raspberry Pie–Food as Love

Q: What’s better than a beautiful organic raspberry? A: A beautiful organic raspberry from your very own garden. It’s not growing now, of course, since we’re smack in the midst of winter, but I have a frozen stash to remind … Continue reading

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Chocolate Banana Bread

It was a lazy Saturday afternoon, and as usual, I was procrastinating, so I asked my sweetie if he wanted a treat.  “Yes–something good, something chocolate”.  Smart guy.  We did the kitchen survey–a few over-ripe bananas, some eggs leftover from … Continue reading

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Harvest Apple Crisp II

  Apples are one of my favorite foods.  Maybe it’s because I grew up in New York?  Either way, I’ve been an apple snob since I was a little kid.  Store bought apples can’t compare to Farmer’s Markets. Mac Intosh … Continue reading

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The BEST Chocolate Ganache–SF Vegan Sweet Treats Part 2

Holy chocolate! My current new love happens to be this ungodly rich, creamy, smooth, luscious chocolate ganache frosting.  Which is, as usual, vegan and sugar free, but you’d absolutely never know.  I had half a can of coconut milk from … Continue reading

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