I found some summer-ish inspiration from the weather.  This mango smoothie is free of the top 8 allergens.  Are you ready for spring to just get here?  I was so hoping it would be here for more than just one day.  We recently had warm day of, get this, a high of 52 degrees! I almost…

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Anything miniature is cute and miniature eggplants are no exception.  I was making one of my rare but fun trips to our large local Asian store and found these beautiful miniature Indian eggplants. Have you ever tried going to an ethic grocery store?  It’s so much fun to wander the aisles and make new discoveries.  This…

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We’re coming back from our bad case of the crazies brought on by cabin fever… And just in time too. To help pass the time, we made some really easy fruit leather that contains just one ingredient.  Mango.  No added sugar.  No artificial dyes.  No preservatives.  Natural fruit, that’s all.  Isn’t that awesome?!  And it…

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Hello everyone!  It’s been such a long time; I feel bad I haven’t posted since Christmas.  First and foremost, how are you?  Did you have a nice and safe holiday with friends and family?  I truly hope you did.  Holidays are fun with all the gatherings to celebrate friendships and families.  They can also be stressful….

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Brrr… I’m freezing.  Wind chills of -17 below a just a tad cold for me.  Perfect soup weather!  Hearty potato soup that’s gluten free, dairy free option, soy free, egg free and free of the top 8 food allergens.  This past week has been  excruciatingly cold.  Our first snow storm of the year brought in…

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Finding safe foods is always a bit of work with food allergies.  Reading labels and knowing which brands are safe takes time and patience to become familiar with.  After awhile, you adjust and fall into a routine to keep yourself and family safe.  Routine is nice.  Routine is safe… usually. We go to Red Robin…

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The holiday spirit is here!  And along with that is the panic of finding gifts, planning parties and keeping things safe with allergies. Have you started shopping?  Is your house all decked out for Christmas?  I’m proud to say have my Christmas tree up and decorated.  Typically I don’t get around to it until this…

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These cheese buns are gluten free and filled with gooey cheesy even Peeta would appreciate. “Happy Hunger Games!  May the odds be ever in your favor!” Will they be able to convince President Snow that true love was the motivation behind the berries?  Can Katniss and Peeta find a safe way through the arena once…

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I have a confession.  I have a crush.  It sounds a little silly but I have a huge crush on cauliflower!  It has swept me off my feet and as has me constantly think about new ways to use it. I think it my new favorite vegetable.  (Ssh.  Don’t tell zucchini or eggplant, they’d be…

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I hope you all had a wonderful Halloween.  It’s always a fun time of the year with kids.  I love seeing all the creative costumes.  It brings back a bunch of fond memories. When I was a kid, I remember going trick or treating on a weekend in the afternoon.  I’d come home with bags…

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