Archive | March, 2009

Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger- Potato Crusted Frittata

By on March 31, 2009 in Gluten free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

I had a lot of fun with Adopt a Gluten Free Blogger that Book of Yum has started.  It gets me out of my own head and into that of fabulous cooks.  My new favorite book is Ali Stegersten’s Whole Life Nutrition Book.  It is a great resource and it was wonderful to have her [...]

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Monthly Menu Plan –April 2009

By on March 31, 2009 in Menu-Week/Month, Menus, Recipes

Is it really Spring?  What do you think of when someone says spring?  Spring Break, Spring Cleaning, others?   I’ve already had Spring Break so now I’m on to Spring Cleaning.  I think of this time of year not just about cleaning but clearing out.  Well this year I’m including my freezer on the list of [...]

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My Blackened Tilapia Turned Chicken

By on March 30, 2009 in Gluten free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

My menu said tilapia for dinner but I had a large package of chicken that I needed either to cook or to freeze, so the chicken was cooked.  Now most of the time when you blacken fish you cook it in butter.  Well I cook gluten free and dairy free so there was no butter [...]

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Menu Plan Monday -March 30

By on March 29, 2009 in Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

This week has one of my favorite days of the year.  Every year I love to craft some creative ways to “get” my family.  One of my past favorites was getting my kids up for school and telling them they needed to retake the standardized test because the school called and the machine that reads [...]

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Buffalo & Beef Chili with Goats Eyes

Buffalo & Beef Chili with Goats Eyes

By on March 28, 2009 in Crockpot, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Mexican, Recipes

It’s been cold and damp for the past few days so I was very happy that Chili was on my menu.  I’ve had this package of buffalo on my inventory list for some time just waiting to be used.  I had found it hiding at the bottom of my chest freezer when I had finally [...]

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Kitchen Inventory Time

By on March 28, 2009 in Fast/Frugal, Menu-Week/Month, Menus

It’s that time of the month where you should inventory your pantry, freezer and refrigerator to see what you have on hand.  This should be your guide as you create your monthly menu.  This is what I will be doing this weekend after my talk today on living gluten free (shameless plug).  It usually takes [...]

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California Cobb Salad

By on March 26, 2009 in Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes, Soups & Salads

California Cobb has long been one of my favorite salads.  It was the first salad I put on the menu at Mycroft’s restaurant in Huntington, WV.  Sadly, that establishment is no longer there because the past owner, Ty Neal, has an amazing restaurant in DC called Matchbox.  They have two locations and I highly recommend [...]

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Wholesome Gluten-Free Baking

By on March 25, 2009 in Gluten free, Recipes

You are all in for a treat today, literally, if you get baking.  Alissa Segersten has written the best cookbook I have ever read.  (Sorry Julia) I think everyone, no matter if you follow a gluten free and dairy free diet or not, should own this book.  It has clear and concise descriptions and explanations about [...]

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7 Things You May Not Know About Me

By on March 24, 2009 in Inside Scoop

I’ve heard about these games of tag.  I’ve never participated in them but this one sounded more interesting and short.  Peggy Arvidson from Awaken Your Soul tagged me.  So I thought I would continue this game of tag and see what I learn about others. 7 Things You May Not Know About Me 1. I’m [...]

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Menu Plan Monday –March 23

By on March 22, 2009 in Menu-Week/Month, Recipes

Spring Break is over for our family but I hope it’s just starting for yours.  We had a wonderful trip to Laguna Beach and now it’s back to reality.  I sure miss the warm sun and surf.  I’m glad this is a seafood week and I think most should be. Monday –Swicy Shrimp (sweet & [...]

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The Hyacinths are Here, the Hyacinths are Here!

By on March 22, 2009 in WHOLE-istic Living

Steve Martin (just guessing) and I are very happy that the hyacinths are here.  Spring is coming to northern Virginia.  The daffodils are making their way out too.  Now I don’t know what happened to the crocuses.  I think they looked too much like weeds to my guys and they pulled them out.  Oh well, [...]

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Go Raw Cookies –Product Review

By on March 21, 2009 in Gluten free, Inside Scoop, Opinions

These 100% Organic, Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Nut Free cookies have some good flavors and some not as good flavors.  These opinions are according to the taste testers in my home, my college guy and me. These little round wafer like “cookies” make a great snack and I plan on taking some with me on [...]

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Organic Asian Vegetables on the Side

By on March 20, 2009 in Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

These fresh vegetables are a wonderful side dish to your Sesame Crusted Tuna or other Asian seasoned meals.  You can even take this side dish and add in your favorite protein for a complete meal.  Using fresh vegetables is a great way to have gluten free meals. Ingredients: 2 organic baby bok choy cleaned and [...]

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Shallot Green Beans

By on March 20, 2009 in Fruit & Vegetables, Gluten free, Holiday, Recipes, Vegetarian/Vegan

This is a wonderful and quick side dish that can accompany just about any type of protein.  I’ve served this with salmon most recently. Get your green beans in the produce section or better yet, from your local farmer.  Until the warm weather hits the east coast I’ll be hitting the fresh produce section at [...]

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Obamas to Plant White House Vegetable Garden

By on March 20, 2009 in eco-friendly, Fruit & Vegetables

Last year, Kitchen Gardeners International started a petition campaign to encourage the White House to plant a vegetable garden.  Guess what, it worked!  Today the New York Times confirmed that the Obamas are indeed planting a garden.  They’ll “feed their love of Mexican food with cilantro, tomatillos and hot peppers.  Lettuces will include red romaine, [...]

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Traveling and Eating Gluten Free & Dairy Free through Laguna Beach

By on March 19, 2009 in GF Food Critic, Gluten free, Meats, Poultry & Seafood, Recipes

This week has been a wonderful vacation to Laguna Beach, California.  We’ve eaten our way through local restaurants and gathered supplies to cook from the local Whole Foods Market. We choose to stay at The Carriage House Bed and Breakfast with a kitchenette in order to cook a few meals to insure gluten free and [...]

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