Nourished Festival 2019 (formerly Gluten Free Allergy Friendly Expo) The Nourished Festival is 100% Gluten Free! The last few years, I have been lucky enough to attended the Gluten Free Allergy Friendly Expo in NJ. This year (on October 5-6), they will be returning to the Meadowlands in Secaucus, New Jersey under the new name … Continue reading Nourished Festival 2019
Vegan Pumpkin Loaf The smell of pumpkin spice is once again in the air and there are plenty options of fresh and canned pumpkins at the stores. Many of my loyal readers are always asking how I can make a recipe vegan or top 8 food allergen free. This time around as I was writing … Continue reading Vegan Pumpkin Loaf
Seed Butter Crisps It must be the holidays because everywhere I go, they seem to be selling peanut brittle. As a kid, this use to be a favorite treat of mine with its sugary crispy peanut bits. However, as I got older... I couldn't eat dairy, and my kid couldn't have peanuts. Let's not even … Continue reading Seed Butter Crisps
Seed Butter Cookies I am always trying to make a healthier treat for my kiddos (and myself). Let's face it, sometimes we just need a cookie! This year, the kids have also been working so hard on their swimming that I feel they needed a healthy treat that would provide some extra protein. Given that … Continue reading Seed Butter Cookies
Dr. Seuss Day Menu March 2 is Dr. Seuss Day. This definitely is a day that you appreciate more when your have little children or when you work with little children. Everything my kids do on this day revolve around Dr. Seuss. Teachers and students get all dressed up, school work and crafts revolve around … Continue reading Dr. Seuss Day Menu
Wacky Orange Spiced Muffins This recipe is based on the idea of the "Wacky Cake". The Wacky Cake is a cake recipe that was the result of scarce ingredients during the Great Depression. The cake is not supposed to have milk or eggs, as those were scarce ingredients or were considered expensive. This makes it … Continue reading Wacky Orange Spiced Muffins
Citrus Cole Slaw Like most recipes for me, it always starts with what I have in the house. Last week, the supermarket was selling those bags of shredded cabbage (aka coleslaw mix) for 99cents. To me, that’s a great price because I can get 2 servings out of it and that comes out to be … Continue reading Citrus Cole Slaw
Harmless Harvest Coconut Water As a child, I would spend many summers in Asia, especially Hong Kong. At the time, all I could think about was how hot and humid in it was. Why in the world did my parents think this was fun? Fast forward 40yrs and I think back on my childhood travels, … Continue reading Harmless Harvest Coconut Water
Two Way Crockpot Minestrone As the weather gets colder there are 2 things that a busy mom (or let's be honest a busy person) would appreciate...soup and crockpot meals. This is the inspiration for tonight's dinner. I needed to take my kids to swim practice and I wanted something warm to be waiting for them when … Continue reading TwoWay Crockpot Minestrone
Chia and Figs This is actually a quick breakfast and can also be made ahead of time. This is especially great when you don't have the supplies to make overnight oats or quinoa (ahem...me). There are only 4 items to this quick breakfast or even have it as a snack or dessert! Ingredients 2 TBS … Continue reading Chia and Figs
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