It may be a little early for pumpkin, but I recently heard (and keep hearing) that Labor Day is the “unofficial end of summer.” That means it’s “unofficially” fall. Yes, school buses are ambling through the neighborhood, the leaves are starting to turn, the sun is setting earlier. I […]

  It’s only in the past couple of years that I’ve really gotten into roasting chicken. It’s the deliciousness and simplicity that has drawn me in. During my fat-free teen years, I detested any kind of chicken with skin. Now that I’ve lightened up a bit and gotten wiser, I […]

  Making your own taco seasoning is so easy and inexpensive, you’ll never want to buy those packets from the store again! I don’t really like lunch. I think it’s because I have an aversion right now to deli meat. It’s just so….slimy. Ick. So this makes it hard for […]

  No one will be able to tell these cupcakes are gluten-free. Moist and chocolaty, with a rich fudge frosting, they are impossible to resist! I really try to not make traditional sweet recipes anymore, but when my 3-year-old niece asks for Auntie Dianne to make cupcakes for her birthday, […]

  Fresh ingredients come together quickly and easily in this creamy and delicious Italian-inspired dish. Buon appetito! This recipe was inspired by a recipe I found on Epicurious.com and the contents of my freezer. I’ve had a package of Italian-seasoned ground turkey in my deep freezer for quite a while […]

  This recipe comes from my Aunt Jackie Jo. My aunt told me that she and her mom were arguing about where the recipe came from. I should say “discussing” instead of “arguing,” because these are two of the sweetest people I know and the thought of them arguing is just silly. Since […]

  Now that I’ve laid the groundwork with the Sweet Rice Flour Blend. I thought I’d share with you my first successful recipe created with it. As I mentioned in my previous blog, I’ve found replacing some of the flour with almond flour works great. In the case of this coffee […]

  Since going wheat-free, I’ve mostly been using almond flour for my baking. I have to admit I get a bit tired of it. While it’s perfect in some recipes (such as my Double Chocolate Banana Muffins), almond flour has a tendency to overpower the flavors of other ingredients. It’s […]

  Yesterday my very good friend invited me to go to the St. Joseph, Minnesota Farmer’s Market. Neither of us had been there before, so we decided to venture out and see what it had to offer. We were not disappointed. We both love healthy, natural food and fresh produce. Supporting […]