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As of tomorrow, May 13, it has been two months since my last post. In those two months I have gained hundreds of Facebook followers, dozens of Pinterest and Google+followers and a handful of Twitter followers. You know what that tells me? It tells me that, even in my absence, you are still sharing my [...]
Recipe development is an interesting thing. No doubt we all go about it in our own way, but for me it starts with a memory, a craving or a challenge from a friend or follower. Yep, I have been known to turn my kitchen upside down to help someone reconnect with an old food love [...]
Biscuits are one of those cherished southern foods my grandfather was an expert at. Learning how to make these dairy-free proved to be a mild challenge…making them gluten-free? Difficult to say the least. My largest challenge came after discovering that I am sensitive to nuts. Over the last several years I have played with dozens [...]
Meatloaf. Love it or leave it, undoubtedly your mom had some version of meatloaf that would occasionally grace your table growing up. I’ve had many guests through the years raise an eyebrow when I offer them a dinner of this traditionally dry, often unpleasing hunk of meat…these same guests seem surprisingly pleased when they take [...]
It might surprise you to learn that my husband and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Nope. Never. Not once. You see, my husband has this thing against a commercially exploited day supposedly designed to tell the person you love that you love them. He believes that love is something to be expressed on a daily [...]
I’ve mentioned a number of times how much I love Bountiful Baskets (http://andloveittoo.com/?s=bountiful+baskets); not only have they reduced our produce costs by hundreds of dollars, every month…I have also been introduced to a number of fruits and vegetables previously unknown to me! Most recently, we received several heads of something called Salad Savoy (http://www.saladsavoy.com/s
Just over one month ago, I gladly shared the secret that got my children to eat brussel sprouts. These lemon-infused brussels made it easy to deceive my children into trying more than just one bite and helped them discover that they like brussels. Only, I don’t like deceiving my children. And while these brussels defy [...]
To my readers on Facebook who were expecting this recipe earlier today, my apologies. An impromptu date with my husband took priority, although I am excited to be able to get this recipe to you tonight. I first created this sausage back when I did my first Whole30 and needed something that was quick yet [...]
If you follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, undoubtedly you have seen some of the photos of the lovely meals my family and I have been enjoying recently. Funny thing? In addition to our usual grain-free and dairy-free fare; every meal I have made and every meal I have photographed over the last five [...]
A few weeks ago, my friend Shirley Braden from Gluten-Free Easily posted her recipe for Garlic Cheese Biscuits. When she shared the link over on Facebook, I commented on how amazing her biscuits looked to which she said: “Sunny, I’m looking for you to make a grain-free version. I haven’t gotten to that yet, but [...]
January 1, a new year, a new you. While many people use this day to mark their new, fresh eating habits; while many of my friends have begun their sugar-detox, juicing or Whole30 plan, my next Whole30 won’t begin until this Friday. “Why?” you ask? Well, first off, Thursday is my husband’s birthday. And while [...]
I love my friends. I love that anyone who knows me in this little town of ours automatically thinks of me when they see something labeled “gluten-free.” Because of this, I get periodic recipes e-mailed or texted to me on a regular basis and frankly, many of these turn into inspiration for future recipes or [...]
It’s a wonderful life! So much more than the title of my favorite holiday movie, this phrase is a belief, the foundation of my daily thoughts and actions. Life isn’t always easy; rarely does it follow a plan. Still, even in the worst of struggles, the richest person is the one who finds themselves [...]
Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment or message about Diane’s beautiful Cookbook Desk Calendar. Thanks to Random.org the winning comment is: Lily S says: December 19, 2012 at 1: pm • I am most excited about Easy Layered Mexican Casserole! I love all things Mexican food! Lilly, you will love this [...]
There is no doubt that I love my greens. Kale, spinach, arugula and more! There is scarcely a green that my family won’t eat. That is, unless you are a brussel sprout. It wasn’t until going gluten-free that I learned to love brussel sprouts. Before then I gagged at the thought. No matter how they [...]
A few weeks ago I received this beautiful 2013 Cookbook Desk Calendar from my friend, Diane Eblin of The WHOLE Gang. This is not just any calendar, mind you, this is a cookbook calendar and is filled with 12 delectable dishes plus a special code to gain access to one more exclusive recipe! Beautifully photographed, [...]
Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment on my last post…beyond the entries received for a giveaway, the support and encouragement you offer makes my heart smile! I appreciate each and everyone one of you! Thanks to Random.org, a winner has been selected for the Triumph Dining Gluten-Free Grocery Guide: Shari W [...]
I’ve been a bad blogger lately. Life has gotten in the way. I have been exhausted and needing to spend my attention elsewhere and so, my blog has had to take an unannounced break. Even with this my followers continue to grow. For that, I owe each and every one of you a tremendous amount [...]
I do not eat potatoes often; my body just isn’t ready to process that many carbs. That being said, Thanksgiving only comes once a year and these cheesy, delicious slices are worth a once-a-year indulgence. One of my favorite Thanksgiving sides, I am pleased to share these with you today. May your holiday be filled [...]
Growing up, my stepmother always told me she was a horrible cook. The thing is, I loved her food. Simple meals made at home are still homemade meals. Living in the small town that we lived in, there weren’t many opportunities to run and grab take-out or fast food and so that meant that we [...]
With the holidays upon us, there are some staples that one cannot live without this time of the year. Unfortunately, allergies, food sensitivities and auto-immune syndromes can often lead to feeling like we have to miss out on many of our favorite foods. Not so, I say! With the exception of baklava, there are few [...]
Is it just me, or as this year goes on, do the months seem to get shorter? Can you believe tomorrow is Ingredient Challenge Monday-November?!? Yeah, me either! Even with more than 30 days to sample all of the wonderful Winter Squash recipes in October’s Ingredient Challenge, it just did not seem like enough time [...]
I have some of the greatest friends in the universe. Really. So when my beautiful friend Shea from Dixie Chik Cooks asked if I wanted to participate in the Kitchenaid’s Pass the Plate event through BeBetsy, I did not hesitate to say ‘yes!’ even before I knew exactly what it was. What I have learned [...]
This is not my prettiest cake by any means, and I thought about remaking it in a number of different pans, but my daughter was so thrilled when she saw the final product that I decided if it was good enough for her, then it was good enough for me. So many of my projects [...]
One day, my husband looked at me lovingly and said those five little words many of us never expect to hear: “Honey, I miss your salad.” Yes, my salad. I guess it had been a few weeks since I had made one of my nutrient-packed salads and my husband had a craving. Now if only [...]
With cold mornings and a plentiful squash harvest, my mouth has been watering at the thought of pumpkin bread, pumpkin pies and more; but sometimes I just want something warm and sweet that will satisfy my pumpkin craving without taking a lot of time. This Pumpkin Spice Steamer is a delicious solution to those sugar-laden [...]
I can’t believe we haven’t had an Ingredient Challenge Monday since July, but with the Healthy Lunchbox Series overlapping the 2nd Monday in both August and September, missing those months just couldn’t be helped! That being said, with Bountiful Baskets offering blueberries in bulk this summer, I enjoyed the extra time to review and re-review [...]
I have mentioned previously about my visit to the Dallas Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in early September and how I had the opportunity to meet some amazing people and learn about some fantastic products. Among all of the new and exciting items, there were some familiar brands and some familiar faces along with them. One individual [...]
When Phoebe invited me to her Virtual Viewing Party and All-American Potluck, the first thing that popped into my mind was apple pie. I mean, besides hot dogs, what is more American than apple pie? Only, I am not a huge fan of apple pie. Don’t ask me why, I am not 100% certain; I [...]
Using Random.org, April was selected as the Culinary Creativity Winner with the following comment: April Submitted on 2012/09/27 at 5:22 pm Followed on Twitter To claim your prize, please e-mail your information to: andloveittoo (at) gmail (dot) com Congratulations, April!
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Dallas, TX. In addition to finally meeting some of my favorite blogging gals face-to-face for the first time, I enjoyed a weekend filled with food that was amazingly delicious and completely safe for me. While I did forgo my [...]
If you followed the Healthy Lunchbox 2012 series, undoubtedly you are familiar and slightly enamored with my friend Dawn Allen’s bento boxes. I mean seriously, how cute is she? Recently, Dawn wrote a cookbook that goes way beyond the bento. Way beyond. Excited to know that every recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, I was [...]
September 13th may not mean a lot to most, but to the many who have been diagnosed with celiac disease, September 13th is a day just as important as most any other holiday. You see, September 13th has been designated as National Celiac Awareness Day by the United States Senate, and “whereas the majority of [...]
I was first introduced to Melissa Joulwan late one night, when amid a weight-loss contest at work I decided it was high-time to make the final leap into a Paleo-centric lifestyle and wanted a cookbook that would support this effort. As you know from my March review of Well Fed: Paleo Recipes for People Who [...]
My friend Naomi Devlin has an amazing profile. Having trained in London at the London College of Homeopathy, Naomi practices as a homeopath and nutritionist. In addition to this, Naomi is also the mastermind behind the Go Ahead Honey, It’s Gluten-Free events which began back in 2008 on her blog, Straight Into Bed Cake Free and [...]
My friend Kate from Eat, Recycle, Repeat loves to help others. To her, food is about more than what we eat, it is how we treat the earth and thereby treat our bodies in the process. I love her statement, “I believe that what we put into this earth directly affects and impacts our [...]
Before I became a blogger, Lexie’s Kitchen was one of the sites I visited most often. Not only are her recipes family friendly, her story, the fact that her family began their journey towards a whole food, helth-centric lifestyle because of her child seemed all too familiar. Frankly, if it weren’t for my daughter being [...]
My friend Alta from Tasty Eats at Home calls herself an amateur food photographer, but I’d doubt anyone viewing her drool worthy photography would see her photos as amateur. A fellow Texan, Alta is also gluten-free and dairy-free so I love getting to peek inside her lunchbox to see what amazing treats she prepares for [...]
Have you met my friend, J? Janie, otherwise known simply as “J” is a girl after my own heart. Despite challenges given to her from birth (Cerebral Palsy, surgeries, lifetime stomach issues), J has gone on to find her way through undergraduate and graduate school, two masters degrees and a teaching certification. One busy girl! [...]
This month’s Adopt A Gluten-Free Blogger is being hosted over at Tasty Eats at Home and I couldn’t be more thrilled! You see, because this post is both an adoption post and smack dab in middle of the Healthy Lunchbox series, the timing of this Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger meant that I would have to share [...]
I am so thrilled to have Jessica from Allergic to Air share her second entry into this year’s Healthy Lunchbox series. While her last post shared some great ideas on organizing lunchbox items and giving options to children, Jessica shares a lovely recipe that is perfect for your gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free child. They look [...]
Today, I am happy to introduce this wonderful Healthy Lunchbox post from my lone male participant. You may be familiar with Brian, The East Bay Celiac from his site where he blogs about living and eating in the East Bay Area of San Francisco (one of my favorite places in the whole-wide-world!). Or you may [...]
Today’s post is unique in that this post does not come from a traditional blogger… Rather, this post is written by one of the food an allergy experts over at a great new company, tasterie. I was introduced to tasterie several months ago, before the official website had launched. As it is with many of [...]
You’ve heard me (as well as other bloggers) talk about planned-overs and how they make for great lunches. Well, sometimes lunch needs to be a prequel. Sometimes a meal is just too good to wait until dinner… When cooked overnight in a crock and you have a thermos ready to help keep it warm… Well, let’s [...]
If you haven’t been to visit the entire Healthy Lunchbox 2012 series just yet, please take the time to do so. In the last 17 days, more than one dozen bloggers have shared recipes, tips and tools they use to make their own lunch and their children’s lunches healthy yet delicious… And we’re [...]
My friend Heather, the Gluten-Free Cat has been a tremendous and positive influence on my blog since early on. You may recognize Heather from last year’s Healthy Lunchbox Series, or her regular entries in the Ingredient-Challenge Monday, including this ICM Featured Recipe, or last month when Heather chose to adopt me for the Adopt A [...]
I was first introduced to Mary when she joined in on the July Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger, which I was lucky enough to host. Her lovely site, Sweet Roots {Infusions of Herbal Living}, is filled with luscious dairy and gluten-free dishes which are flawlessly photographed by Mary, who is also a photographer by trade. I [...]
I first met my friend Shannon when she won a copy of Eat Like a Dinosaur several months ago. Since then, her site: Enjoying Gluten-Free Life has become one of my favorite stopping grounds. Not only does Shannon share some wonderful tips for gluten-free living, she finds the most interesting people to interview! I [...]
