May 4, 2012
Remember that Christmas present that I was less than thrilled about? Well, I’ve been using it nearly every day. That electric pressure cooker was just the present I didn’t know I needed. (Thanks again, David!) Here’s how I make a … Continue reading
April 23, 2012
I’m not going to lie: I sometimes let our daughter eat popcorn for dinner. I can make all sorts of excuses: it’s late; we’ve had a long day; popcorn is super easy; she adores it. But the truth is we’ve … Continue reading
April 11, 2012
I love when a single ingredient transforms a dish. On our trip to San Diego last month, I ordered a fruit salad containing simple ingredients: apple, strawberries, banana, dried cranberries, and a sprinkling of DRIED COCONUT! That last ingredient made … Continue reading
April 2, 2012
We’ve tossed the BPA-laced canning lids and only buy BPA-free canned goods, yet we still have BPA lurking throughout the kitchen. Here’s my plan of attack. Replace our old salad spinner with a metal or BPA-free-plastic salad spinner: Toss out … Continue reading
March 22, 2012
David gave me an electric pressure cooker for Christmas this year. At first I was skeptical. After all, I really wanted a rice cooker. In the past week I’ve finally learned how to use the darn thing and I’ve discovered … Continue reading
February 23, 2012
Our family has been enjoying two new(ish) gluten-free products: Jovial Rice Pasta truly tastes better, much better, than the competition and comes in a variety of shapes. (I particularly like their capellini that cooks in seven minutes flat.) In addition … Continue reading
February 21, 2012
This chocolate pudding tastes decadent, but is actually quite healthy! You’ll never guess what’s in it… … chia seeds! I’ve heard for years that chia seeds are good for you — they’re rich in omega-3 fatty acids and once soaked … Continue reading
February 14, 2012
We hope you have a wonderful day full of love! In our house, we’re appreciating friends, family, and good food today! Yes, I anticipate there will be chocolate involved. To make these gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookies, we dressed up this … Continue reading
February 3, 2012
Have a sore throat? Then this remedy (from my good friend Alissa) is for you: Add the juice of one lemon, a sprinkle of Cayenne (not so much that you can’t drink it!), and one tablespoon of honey to two … Continue reading
