Featured: Oral Allergy Syndrome

I think I may have referred to (whined) about my tendency to break out in an itchy mouth and throat when I eat raw vegetables and fruit. On occasion I've even talked to my doctor about it. Usually I love my doctor but on this subject, I get “If it makes your mouth itchy, don't eat ... Continue reading...

This week’s Gluten Free Flyer Round-up

The specials from flyer inserts for this weekend and the coming week at local stores in the Greater Vancouver area. London Drugs valid - Apr. 22 - 27, 2011 larabar energy bar 8 for $10 Nature's Path Crispy Rice cereal 750g $5.99 Superslim brand Brown Rice Crisps 100g 2 for ... Continue reading...

A fun new recipe site (NOT GFree)

Hello friends, I do not post non-gfree posts very often, but the fact of the matter is we do live in a dual-mode kitchen.  I've worked very hard to keep the cross contamination at bay - and in the last couple of years -  to great success.  But boy, was it a difficult learning curve. As a ... Continue reading...

Gluten Free Play-dough – and you don’t have to make it yourself!!

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I stumbled across this by accident tonight on Etsy.  And I'm so pleased!! I made my first batch of gluten free playdough nearly 4 years ago.  And its a well loved post on this site.  But this idea was picked up by Kari Erickson and turned into a business - and it is so much more than I ever dreamed ... Continue reading...

How to Preserve Pumpkin & Squash

Thank you to Carrie, my local-real-home-grown-slow-natural foodie friend for these instructions. I have a huge tub of sweet pumpkin mush for my next pie!   This is the perfect time to buy out your local market of their squash and pumpkins and freeze the mush for yummy baking! How To Pre-heat ... Continue reading...

Setting Up Our Lifestyle Goals

I saw the Miracle Worker yesterday and we had an absolutely fantastic conversation.  We discussed in detail my new propension to be granola-y.  Every time I see her, it is like pushing a reset button.  This time, I was able to talk myself out of my current consumed-by-work mindset and put my health ... Continue reading...