Homemade Gnocchi I can still remember my Aunt Vincenzina making gnocchi at our house when she was visiting from Rome. I was only 10 yrs old but can visualize the rolling, cutting and flour, everywhere. I some times forget how much I like them. This weekend, I decided I needed a fix and was motivated. […]
Healthy Lemonade Recipe
My kids and I made this one day when they asked for lemonade. Making a simple syrup can be time consuming so I opted for the agave nectar. This lemonade is not too sweet and the fresh lemon gives it a nice tart flavor. We also served this at pre-school. The 3 to 5 yr […]
Lunch is served-Chard and Quinoa Salad
As I was about to eat lunch, I had to stop and take a picture. Although I might still succumb to my processed cheese craving every once in a while, I couldn’t believe this is what I was eating; chard and quinoa salad, gluten free bread with white bean dip and arugula, and organic strawberries. […]
Oats are the Secret to Gluten Free Italian Meatballs
I never thought I could do this without using gluten free bread but it occurred to me one day that I had made my lentil loaf with ground oats as the binder. Hello. Why not try that in a meatball? Not only is it gluten free but by using the oats, you boost the nutrition. […]
Weeknight Tomato Sauce
I ate a lot of tomato sauce growing up (although I didn’t like it until I was 5 yrs old). It was a staple in our diet. Some times even I think it’s hard to make or I’m maybe not in the mood. But when I taste fresh sauce, I wonder why I would eat […]
Caviar You Can’t “Beet”
Amy’s Beet “Caviar” This is also called Beeta Ganoosh by Aaron Dinwoody of Farm Fresh Solutions. He should have full credit for this recipe. I first had it when we visited Tunitas Creek Ranch, near San Gregorio, and have had it since on a few occasions. Lucky for us, he is now selling it at […]
Sauteed Chard with Parmesan Cream Sauce and Pasta
I went to our local farmer’s market last week and was just…inspired. You might remember me writing about how farmer’s markets used to be somewhat intimidating to me. I just didn’t know what to do. This week, I walked around, stopping here and there and getting this and that. The children were with me, which […]
Artichokes with Lemon Garlic Aioli
Artichokes with a Lemon Garlic Aioli Growing up in an Italian household, we ate a lot of artichokes. My mom liked to stuff hers with seasoned breadcrumbs and cheese. I remember loving the breadcrumbs, tolerating the leaves and fighting over the heart. Now, I live in the “heart” of artichoke country in California. How lucky […]
Wheat-Free Banana Muffins or Bread
Like most people, I don’t like to throw out food. Most food, as it gets “older” just gets closer and closer to the garbage (or disposal or compost bin). But one food, bananas, can change from a mushy, smelly fruit to a delicious muffin or bread. For whatever reason, last week, I bought too many […]
Why Gluten Free?
I recently (12 days to be exact) decided to try a gluten free diet. I teach gluten free classes. I cooked gluten free for my daughter for a year. There are people who don’t have a choice, like those who have celiac disease. Some people have been told by their doctor to cut out gluten […]
