Picture this: You’re at a family dinner and are newly diagnosed with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance or a food allergy. Your favorite aunt says, “Oh, that’s SO horrible! You won’t be able to eat anything good ever again!” Another family member chimes in, “Oh, please, one bite of pie won’t hurt you.” And so…
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Shortbread Bars
I love the simplicity of bars. Quick to make, fun to share and of course, perfect to soothe a bit of a sweet tooth. A bit of a sweet tooth? Yep, that’s what I said. I’ve made this one close to free of refined sugar, as seems to be my habit lately. For me, less…
Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Each year I plant something in the garden I haven’t grown before. This year the new addition is artichokes. Last May when discussing gardening with a group of gluten-free bloggers, the lovely Kim from Cook IT Allergy Free said she grows artichokes in Arizona. I had no idea they were a backyard garden friendly kind…
Heart Healthy Happy Hour and Wheat Belly
Each quarter the Cardio Wellness Center of St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City hosts a Heart Healthy Happy Hour. I went to the most recent one, which included speakers Dr. James O’Keefe and Dr. William Davis, author of Wheat Belly. So I gotta get this off my chest before I tell you about the evening…When…
I Ate Here: Ginger Sue’s, Liberty, MO
It’s easy to share my dining out adventures when I’m traveling, but I often forget to share the local gems. There’s a lot of terrific food to be had in the locally owned spots I go to often. Ginger Sue’s is one such spot! Located just off of the historic square in the town I…
Kale Artichoke Dip, Crazy for Kale Launch Party!
You know, I’m a bit Crazy for Kale. Maybe more than a bit crazy, a whole lot crazy! Last fall I planted around 300 kale plants with my friend Renee. I did this because kale changed my life. Really, it did! Eating several servings of an extremely nutrient-dense dark leafy green has made me much…