Exploring the menu of life.
I developed this recipe for xanthan gum-free, gluten free chocolate chip cookies a bit by trial and error, but its base is the good, ole-fashioned Nestle Toll House recipe, without the bloat. I use coconut sugar for a softer cookie. And, although you likely won’t need to, they also freeze quite ... Read More »
In the front yard of my rental house in Santa Rosa, California, we have a Golden Delicious apple tree. Having lived in Florida for the last 17 years where apple trees would likely cringe at the thought of 95 degrees, 90% humidity, this fruit tree has been a bit of an oddity for me. And a source of ... Read More »
Besides the seasonality of this vegetable, I’ve always wondered why we relegate pumpkin dishes to the fall. It comes in a can year round — which is far easier than spearing a fresh gourd — so we could be enjoying its comforting, smooth and rustic flavors all the time. It might be ... Read More »
As I continue to be in love with the world of eating clean and using better, whole and natural ingredients in cooking, I’ve been elated to find a wealth of ideas for swapping real ingredient sugar and sweetener alternatives in place of the less-healthy staples we’re so used to, particularly in ... Read More »
Hot chocolate; a single sip can bring forth a flood of buoyant memories. The mere mention of the steaming elixir creates mental images of warming yourself near the fire while watching snow fall gently through partially frosted windows. Hot chocolate is the king of comfort foods that is enjoying a ... Read More »
I’ve always loved fruit and truly try to incorporate a variety into my diet each and every day. The seasons are changing and it’s time to get outside and grill. For those looking for something a little different, try this. Look inside your fridge and pull out your favorite, delectable and ... Read More »
Sometimes something so delicious can be really, really easy. This recipe, accomplished in under 30 minutes, can turn something mundane into the mmmm. Use it for a chocolate fondue, chocolate dipped strawberries or as a glaze or filling for a moist yellow cake.
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Everyone loves bananas, right? This recipe provides an alternative to eating them raw – grill ’em and drizzle with this syrup infused with exotic cardamom, anise and cinnamon.
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