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…
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!
When I found out that this month’s Recipe ReDux theme was titled “Sea What You’ve Been Missing” I knew I was in trouble. We were instructed to use little fishes like anchovies, sardines or smelt, OR we could focus on sea vegetables like kelp or seaweed. Now, you would think that I would I would be pretty good at this kind of challenge since I’ve studied Japanese, traveled to Japan,…
My last few posts have focused on some of the difficulties that come with having celiac disease. Today I thought it would be a good idea to turn my attention to the delicious side of gluten-free eating. You already know that I enjoy cooking for my family, and now that my kitchen is safely free of gluten, I can keep the tasty meals coming. The switch to gluten-free cooking hasn’t…
When you first go gluten-free, you are tempted to try out all of the gluten-free substitutes for the foods you know and love. Bread, pasta, cookies, cereal. Just give me the gluten-free version! But then you realize that #1. It just doesn’t taste as good or #2. Even if it tastes good, it costs 2-3 times as much as the regular version. While I have found a few items that…
Have you ever had collard greens before? Until recently, my only experience with collards had been Southern style, swimming in bacon, served next to a giant pan of mac ‘n cheese. When Jeff and I were first married, we spent 2 baseball seasons living in Birmingham, Alabama. He played for the Birmingham Barons, and I put my dietetics degree to use by working at a golf course and selling beer…
Last week, the California Walnut people asked me if I would like a bag of their walnuts. Free walnuts? Yes please! A few days later, I had a big bag of fresh walnuts, hand-packed and tied up in a cute little burlap bag. For breakfast, I tossed together some vanilla So Delicious coconut yogurt with fresh strawberries and walnuts. It was a delicious way to start the day, and the…