Dear Strawberries: Timmy’s Vs. Starbucks

Q:  Which one is better:  Tim Horton's or Starbucks? A: Starbucks naturally.  ;) If you are asking about contamination and a cafe, the answer is nearly the same.  Tim Horton's website declares none of their beverages or products to be gluten free.  Starbucks does not BAKE their own stuff ... Continue reading...

Warm Chicken Walnut salad

This is so yummy, and gets those servings of veggies and protein in there too. 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked 3/4 cup walnut pieces 1/2 pkg spring salad mix (maybe 16 cups, loose) 3 cups red grapes, halved 1/2 cup thinly shredded goat cheese, optional (we used feta ... Continue reading...

Candy & Gluten Free Kids

Hello Halloween!  How much fun is dressing up and eatin candy until you're sick?  Ok.  Not my idea of a good time either, but we got three girls.  And I loved it as a kid.  And they  love it too.  *sigh* the sacrifices we make, no?  :) So, I'm interested in knowing what you do with all ... Continue reading...

Cook Once, Eat Twice

A Zesty Cook has the best 8 tips for saving time in meal preparation.  I'm especially interested in #3:  Cooking Once, eating twice.  Doesn't that sound like a great plan?  Already we do this half-way.  We usually cook an extra portion for Mike to take in his lunch.  This week, I'm going to ... Continue reading...

Ham & Mustard Bagel w/ Grapes

Low-fat, high fiber meal: 1/2 4" Gluten Free Bagel, toasted Top with mustard and 2 slices (32g each) extra lean deli ham Add fresh veggies and grapes for dessert. (Bagel, ham, mustard: based on whole oat bagel) Calories: 231 fat:4g Carbs:31 Protein:18g ... Continue reading...

Very Yummy Turkey

We had our Canadian Thanksgiving yesterday.  Happy Thanksgiving to us!  And we too have our election day today.  when hubby gets home from work today, We usually go to Elections Canada together and take turns sitting in the car with the girls so we can each go in and vote.  I think this will be ... Continue reading...