Jul 212018

Chocolate Pudding – made with gelatin

Chocolate Pudding

A few years ago, after diet number “who knows” battling the last 15 pounds of my 60+ weight loss, my hair was thinning and my nails were brittle.  Enter flavorless gelatin, derived from the collagen…Continue Reading

Jul 212018

Fauxarbucks Frappuccino

  Giving up half and half in my coffee has to be the biggest sacrifice I’ve made for my health. It happens to be my kryptonite- while I’m sensitive to dairy in general, a little…Continue Reading

Jun 082018

Summer squash “corn”bread

Summer Squash

I’m SWIMMING in summer squash! Usually I just slice it in half-moons, roast it with a little olive oil and eat it as a side or throw it on top of salads for weekday lunches.…Continue Reading

Jun 082018

Epic Meatloaf

Epic Meatloaf

This is Special Occasion Meatloaf.  Like it’s-somebody’s-birthday-and-his-favorite-food-is-meatloaf- meatloaf.  It takes elbow grease but is SO worth it.  The bacon is totally optional but definitely takes it to a new level of epic-ness. This recipe makes…Continue Reading

Jun 082018

A perfect dairy- free cuppa coffee

Starbucks VIA + hot water + 1/4 c. Trader Joe’s unsweetened almond milk = PERFECT coffee. If there’s anything I think about more than food.. it’s coffee.  The smell of it sets me into a…Continue Reading

Jun 082018

Curry Burgers

Curry Burger

I suppose I’m on a curry kick!  Lately I’ve been seeing “5 foods I would bring with me on an island” posts floating around the blogosphere. Assuming an endless supply of fish, crabs, coconuts, plantains,…Continue Reading

Aug 142017

Peach (or apple) Cupcakes

Part 4 of my “What to do with crappy peaches” experiment. Boyfriend’s favorite, and a close runner-up to the cookies, IMHO. I used frozen raspberries for a little zing to complement the subtle peach flavor.…Continue Reading

Aug 132017

Peach (or apple)-Pecan Muffins

Part 3 of my “What to do with crappy peaches” experiment. These were super moist, adapted from a gluten-free banana bread recipe- so if you don’t like moist baked goods, don’t try them. The flavor…Continue Reading