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Do You Rinse Your Rice?

 

 You probably should. Believe it or not, most rice has arsenic. Rice absorbs more arsenic from the soil and water than other grains do. A Consumer Reports tests showed about 1 microgram to 7 micrograms arsenic in 1/4 cup uncooked white rice (and even more for brown rice). According to […]

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies (Low-FODMAP, Gluten-Free)
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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

 

 These cookies have only four ingredients and are low-FODMAP and gluten-free. Can’t find Dark Chocolate Kisses? Simply replace with squares of your favorite dark chocolate bar! Obviously, I’m on a chocolate kick right now. I love chocolate and can eat it as long as I don’t overdo it. Dark chocolate […]

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Low-Fructose Fudge Brownies

 

 These brownies low-fructose and gluten free. Sweetened with dextrose and baked with a combination of almond flour and white rice flour, they have a wonderfully fudge-like texture. This recipe has been a long time in the making. I started working on it last fall, I think, and got frustrated and […]

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Something New for Breakfast, Please!

 

 These bagels are gluten-free, grain-free and so easy to make. Smear them with cream cheese for a breakfast treat like you used to have. I rotate between the same two things for breakfast: quinoa porridge and scrambled eggs with a muffin. On weekends I will have pancakes and bacon or sausage. […]

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Gluten-Free Panko Parmesan Salmon

 

  I was so happy to discover that we started carrying a product at the store: Ian’s Gluten-Free Panko. I love panko and I really miss it from my “eating wheat days.” I had been struggling to find a good substitute. I tried crumbling up gluten-free crackers and making my […]

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

 

 A creamy and decadent dessert, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding is made with cream, chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter. I’m posting this recipe for our neighbor friend. He loved it so much, he wanted me to blog about it so his mom could get the recipe and make it […]

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Dianne’s Herbes de Provence

 

  Ah….Lavender flowers. Wonderful in soap, candles, hand lotion and………chicken? Yep. I know it sounds weird, but it works. Lavender lends a wonderful note in a symphony of flavors in Herbes de Provence. Herbes de Provence, originated in southern France, is a blend of herbs used in cooking savory dishes. […]