I enjoy candy, especially if it has chocolate in it. I don't buy candy though. I usually just eat chocolate chips when I need a candy fix. But I have found some great candy recipes to make "healthy" versions of some of my favorite treats. I have listed many of them below for your easy reference. It really … [Read more...]
High Protein Lentil Burgers (Grain Free, GAPS)
(This post may contain affiliate links which will benefit me if you purchase through them.) I love lentils. They are easy to prepare, very versatile, and cheap. One of our go-to dinners and lunches this summer is lentil burgers. I came up with my own recipe that my gluten-free, grain-free … [Read more...]
Currants: An Old Fashioned Fruit
Do you eat currants? Did you know it is currant season in Pennsylvania and New York, right now in early July? I grew up with currants as my dad planted them on his property early on in my growing up. I don't remember being too excited about them, but my mother made a tasty currant jelly which we all … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Healthy Slow Cooker
I love my slow cooker. I use it at least once a week and some weeks it is 3 or 4 times. So when I had the opportunity to review The Healthy Slow Cooker, 2nd edition. by Judith Finlayson I jumped as the chance. And this cookbook did not disappoint. One key thing for me to enjoy in a cookbook is when they … [Read more...]
One of the Best Olive Oils I Have Ever Had
I realize that is a pretty big claim but I am for real on this one folks. A few weeks ago I was sent a bottle of Emile Noel's pure organic virgin olive oil and let me tell you it is amazing stuff. Granted I don't usually spend that much on my olive oil. I most often buy it at the local Lebanese store and it … [Read more...]
Tigernuts: A Superfood Gluten Free Snack Review
What are Tiger Nuts? That was my question a few weeks ago as well before I received a sample bag of these tasty little gluten free snacks to review for you. I received a sample of Supreme Peeled Tiger Nuts. First off I should confess that they are actually not nuts at all, but rather a tuber that grows … [Read more...]