This morning, we took a trip to the Gilbert Farmers’ Market. We picked up a colorful array of local produce, and something new that we’ve never tried before. Our haul included chile peppers, sweet potatoes, green tomatoes, heirloom cherry tomatoes, onions, a shallot, garlic, sunflower shoots, peaches, golden beets, squash blossoms, armenian cucumbers, and rainbow carrots. Before we talk about the squash blossoms, let me hit on my plans for…
This post was originally published on Feed Our Families in January. Many of you have asked about how we do family dinners lately, so I thought you would want to read this. Let me know if you have any tips at the end! What’s the secret to a perfect family dinner? The truth is, I don’t know! But I do know a few things that help our family have…
Pssst, I learned the easiest way to roast corn on the cob last week. Want to know how to do it? Take your corn, Stick it into a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Yep, right on the rack. Pull it out (careful, it’s hot!), pull back the husk and eat! Or add it to your cowboy caviar, because that’s delicious too. I know, I know, you don’t want to…
Who doesn’t love the summery flavors bursting from a caprese salad? I know I do! If you are serving someone who is following a vegan or dairy-free diet, this version works perfectly. Simply substitute the typical mozzarella with fresh avocado. Try finding different brightly colored tomatoes at local farmers’ markets or grow your own. Find the full recipe on Mamavation.com. Happy Summer!
I’m finishing up the last two days of Celiac Awareness Month with two important guest posts. Tomorrow, my husband Jeff will be writing about what it’s like to live with me (hmmmmm, do you think he’ll be honest?), but today I have a very special guest for you. Alex Borsuk is studying to be a dietitian, is a former college athlete and was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. This combination…
I’ve been to hundreds of baseball games in my life. Maybe even more than that. Thousands. Sometimes it feels like millions. I absolutely love baseball. I always have. Lucky for me, I married a man who was born to play and coach the game. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that it always pays to bring your own snacks. While there is something to be said about enjoying…
This month, I’ve been doing a lot of education about the perils of eating away from home for those with celiac disease. I’ve talked about restaurants that claim to have gluten-free food but end up having multiple cross-contamination issues. I told you about how I had to get brand new pots and pans for my kitchen, a new toaster, new wooden spoons, and new colanders just to be safe in…