Eating gluten-free, I often don’t think about bread as much as I used to. Breakfast is usually just something simple like cereal or fruit with yogurt. But every once in a while, I get cravings. This morning, I opened the fridge and saw my loaf of Rudi’s cinnamon raisin bread. I want French Toast and […]
Gluten-free chicken saltimbocca recipe
Gluten-free Chicken Saltimbocca over GF pasta and a little “fresh” bruschetta I recently taught a gluten-free cooking class at Whole Foods in Los Altos, CA. Some times, when I create menus, I assume everything will work out; I’ve been cooking a long time! This dish was inspired by one I learned from the very lovely […]
Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary, Leeks and Gruyere recipe
When we visit my husband’s family, my mother-in-law does not ask very much of us. She is a wonderful host and we have an on-going joke about her asking if we would like “tea and toast”. This Easter, I wanted to contribute a dish to the meal; typical English fare is a roast with potatoes […]
Tips for cooking with kids
Thank you to Emily Patterson, Communications Coordinator of Primrose Schools. I felt this article had some great points! In the picture, you see a 2 year old helping out with the prep (with broccoli of all things!). I personally feel that when kids are young, it’s much easier to have them in the kitchen where […]
Think your kids won’t eat tofu and kale?
My children continue to amaze me with what the eat. Last night, it was sautéed dino kale with Italian white beans (the really big ones), both from Half Moon Bay’s Iacopi Farms and strips of tofu (Hodosoy‘s Yuba) topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. I joked with one friend on Facebook “When did I become […]
Quick and easy cioppino recipe
I have lived in Northern California for over a decade and I have never made cioppino until last week. I have no idea why; maybe it seemed intimidating, even to me! After having it at a friend’s house over the holidays and seeing how simple it was, I knew it was time for me to […]
The 5 best kitchen utensils for a parent
Ok, I will admit. I’m a gadget girl. My kitchen is fairly well stocked but I don’t have everything. A few years ago, a good friend said I had to have a crock pot. I remember fighting it…until I used it. Bought one a week later. I’m doing my best to not feel the need […]
Mushroom Marsala Sauce recipe (gluten-free)
I recently had a request for this sauce. It’s excellent with the Lentil Loaf (meatless meatloaf) and happens to be naturally gluten-free. See below for the version made with butter and flour. Here is the gluten-free version of the lentil loaf. This is one of my favorites; a gift to you! Please leave a comment […]
Gluten-free lemon almond cookie recipe
Gluten-free Lemon Almond Cookies Notice the nice browning on the bottom. You get that from a good pan or using a silicone baking mat I tend to over think blogging so my intent is to be short and sweet (good luck to me). Many years ago, I had a recipe for Lemon Almond Cookies. I […]
What is “Healthy Food” to you?
In the past few weeks, I’ve had the chance to ponder the question “What is healthy food?” It seems that many of us have very different perceptions. Maybe that’s what stands in our way some times, we think healthy food and healthy eating is not obtainable. It would be so much easier if my brain […]
