Raw Nut Milk

Raw Nut Milk

A funny thing happened to me on my way to the Olive Festival in Paso Robles this weekend… At one of the booths sat a psychic, offering tarot card, palm and energy readings. I, of course, being of curious nature have always wanted to cross that off my list of “Things...
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Italian Quinoa Bites

Italian Quinoa Bites

Congrats Mel! You wrote: “I would love to try the pizza crust for my daughter and I. We have healthy homemade pizza as a treat after sport on Friday nights. Gluten free dairy free and egg free makes it a challenge but she’s worth it!” You just won yourself a free mix of Zema’s Focaccia/Pizza...
Cauliflower Spanish "Rice"

Cauliflower Spanish “Rice”

I try my best in life to maintain a balanced mentality towards food by avoiding using descriptive words like “off-limits”, “guilty”, or even allowing myself to feel shame after eating. (Note that I said try: I am not perfect). Not that I was always this way. I used to be a slave to food. I would...
Zema's Foods Baking Mix Giveaway

Zema’s Foods Baking Mix Giveaway

The folks over at Zema’s Foods were so kind to send me a free sample of their Rosemary-Millet Focaccia & Pizza Crust Mix. I always approach store-bought gluten-free mixes with caution because I have found that homemade usually tastes and works out better. However, upon first bite of this bread all I could think of was…...
Cream of Cauliflower "Wheat"

Cream of Cauliflower “Wheat”

I’m officially off my veggie rocker. I’m obsessed with finding creative and inventive ways to use cauliflower and I cannot be stopped. If you are ever so brave to test this out and see for yourself that yes you can have your veggies in a bowl for breakfast, check the recipe out over here at the GoodVeg.  ...
Beer-Battered Cauliflower Tacos

Beer-Battered Cauliflower Tacos

  There are 3 things you need in life: Something to do. Something to love. Something to look forward to. When you are not happy, you are not doing one of those things.  {Thank you “LA Shrinks” on Bravo for teaching me something beautiful this morning}. Beer-Battered Baja-Style Cauliflower Tacos Recipe Gluten, egg, and dairy-free...
Crispy Orange Cauliflower

Crispy Orange Cauliflower

Just when you thought Chinese food was off-limits… Proof as to why I am a better cook than baker. Cooking comes a lot more naturally for me–I am more at ease in finding my way around my spice rack than I ever am at baking a cake. There’s something so relaxing to me about chopping up...
Cracked Egg Cupcakes

Cracked Egg Cupcakes

Remember those times as a kid when the year seemed to take forever to get through? Especially once Christmas passed, that period of waiting until Spring Break (which was of course the marking point that summer was just around the corner) seemed to drag on and on… No one tells you that as you get...
Black Bean Sliders

Black Bean Sliders

Who says that being gluten, egg, and dairy-free means you are unable to entertain your guests with fun-sized, tasty food? There is no need to feel limited just because you might be allergic to or are avoiding specific foods. This protein-packed recipe proves just that point. These mini burgers are just what your guests want to sink...
Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

“Don’t be afraid of new ideas, be afraid of old ideas. They keep you where you are and stop you from growing and moving forward. Concentrate on where you want to go, not on what you fear.” -Anthony Robbins What I am finding that happens when you face your fears is you realize that 1)....
Maple Frosted Donuts

Maple Frosted Donuts

If you follow me on Facebook, you will remember that these were my lunch a couple of weeks ago. Yep, you heard me. I had donuts for lunch. I’m rather proud of it too.  If you feel so inclined to do the same, you can find the recipe here over at the GoodVeg.
Falafel Nachos

Falafel Nachos

Taking a needed break from all the sweets to feed you with something savory and delicious for dinner! Pita Chips Recipe Gluten, egg, and dairy-free Ingredients: 1 Recipe Pita Bread Preheat oven to 375 degrees Slice pita bread in half through the pocket. Slice into wedges. Place on baking sheet and brush olive oil on...
Homemade Gluten-Free PopTarts

Homemade Gluten-Free PopTarts

Let’s be real, my job can be super stressful at times. I catch myself thinking that if I didn’t have to do such-and-such, things would be a whole lot easier but as I started to follow that rationale, I found that I do a lot of that outside of work and in my own personal life. ”I’d be a lot...