When I started this blog, I never thought this is where it would end up. Then again, I never really knew where it would go which is why I don’t have any kind of kitschy blog name. I knew if things changed (as they are wont to do) I wouldn’t be pigeon holed by a [...]
Archive for September, 2011
My First Giveaway!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Alisa Fleming, book, Cookbook, dairy-free, dairy-free information, dairy-free recipes, giveaway, Go Dairy Free on September 29, 2011 | 35 Comments »
Cookbook Review: The Pure Kitchen
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Berry Bowls with Fudgy Pecan Crumble, Black Bean & Quinoa Patties, Carrot Cake Bites, cookbook review, Daily Bites, Fiesta Guacamole, gluten-free, Hallie Klecker, Meatballs with Quick-Braised Collards, The Pure Kitchen, whole foods diet on September 21, 2011 | 3 Comments »
One of the wonderful benefits of this blogosphere is making friends with fellow bloggers. I have many blogger friends (some of whom I’ve had the fortune to meet in person) that I’ve made in the last year and a half. Another benefit, testing recipes for the friends coming out with cookbooks or those who want [...]
Oatmeal To Go
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged almond butter, dairy-free, dark chocolate, figs, gluten-free, iron, oatmeal, soy-free, vegan on September 11, 2011 | 2 Comments »
It started to cool down in the Mid-West a few weeks ago. I started thinking about oatmeal. And chocolate. And dried figs. Oh, yes. Then, Carrie went and posted her oatmeal with chocolate breakfast indulgence. I decided, that was it. Stop thinking and start doing. I normally cook my oatmeal on the stove. I [...]
Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged almond butter, almond milk, cherries, Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie, dairy-free, gluten-free, nut-free option, raw cacao powder, raw local honey, vegan option, whole foods diet on September 3, 2011 | 8 Comments »
Has this ever happened to you? You’ve got all kinds of natural goodies in the blender and it’s blending away. Not even halfway through the blending, it stops. Just stops. Kaput. Nada. Switch outlets. Still nothing. Take it apart. Put it back together. Plug it back in. Still nothing. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! The blender is D.E.A.D. This [...]
Healthier Grape Soda
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged black grapes, gluten-free, Grape Soda, healthy, sparkling mineral water, whole foods diet on September 2, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Earlier this Summer, my friend Amy Green (Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free) posted a recipe for Ginger Ale. Firstly, I love ginger. Fresh ginger. So much so that when our friend and fellow Aikidoka opened up Yang-Kee Noodle and invited Chaz and I to a taste test before the opening, I gushed over the Ginger Chicken [...]