Light, fluffy, flavorful and without gluten and xanthan gum!Our family’s favorite waffle recipe Many gluten free recipes call for xanthan gum…at least the ones that are mimicking their evil gluten-containing twins, like cakes, cookies and breads. Since xanthan gum is derived from corn, that can be an issue for people with corn allergy. I’m considering exploring that possibility here, but just haven’t been able to bring myself to that point yet. Going… Continue Reading
Apple Pie-itas
Do you ever just throw something together really quickly and it turns out amazingly yummy? I love it when that happens! Look what I did with a few simple ingredients today to satisfy my sweet tooth… I’m really trying to cut sugar out of my diet. But, it’s really, really hard. Today, I had a really bad craving for something sweet and fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look… Continue Reading
Amazing Grains: Quinoa for Breakfast (Not THM)
Quinoa is an ancient grain staple of the Incas. They regarded it so highly that they called it the Mother Grain. It is high in protein and contains essential amino acids, making it a complete protein grain. It’s also Gluten Free and has a Glycemic Index of 35 and Glycemic Load of about 18. All in all, a healthy and nutritious option for breakfast as well as savory dishes, such… Continue Reading
Low GI Cooking Adventure: Grassfed Beef and Italian Vegetable Skillet with Buttery Herbed Brown Rice
Ever get some news that just throws a big old wrench in your works? Chaps your khakis? And generally just makes your life a big pain in the derriere? Yeah, 2011’s just turning out to be that kind of year so far… HELLO, I’VE GOT BAD NEWS FOR YOU I got the wonderful news this week that my blood sugar is out of whack. Super. Just what… Continue Reading
Healthy Convenience Food: Breakfast Hot Pockets (NOT THM)
Convenience food is not necessarily known for being particularly healthy. While it’s quick and easy and yes, tastes good, in the long run the toll on one’s health from subsisting mainly on pre-packaged, processed foods just may not really be worth the time you save in the kitchen at all. Fortunately for me, I love to cook. However, I also have an extremely busy 2 1/2 year old BOY…. Continue Reading
Menu? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Menu…
Well, at least that’s what it seems like these last few weeks. I have gotten very lazy about menu planning. In fact, it’s Wednesday night and I should have a menu planned and coupons organized by now. And, well, I don’t! The pantry and fridge are getting pretty bare, so it was a Throw-Something-In-A-Pan-And-Pray kind of night. It actually turned out very tasty! Seems like some of my best meals… Continue Reading