Two’s are good! A double shot of espresso. R & R. Short stacks have two. My birthday is a 22. Got 2 boys. And twin sisters. The best things come in pairs! Don’t believe me? How about serving pancakes TWICE in the same week? I did! And they’re not yo’ momma’s pancakes. You won’t find… Read More
You may not think of burgers as a flavorful go-to meal if you’re on a gluten free or grain-free diet, but these Low Carb Bleu Cheese Burgers can pack a serious punch. You’ll forget all about the bun! I recommend making your own hand-pressed patties using fresh ground chuck over the pre-made and pre-seasoned burgers… Read More
Last weekend on a wonderful hike, it hit me. I realized something HUGE. Of course I would go BIG when I went gluten free… like everything else I do. Full speed ahead. It’s in my DNA. At the same instant, I was overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the ability to have this website—and to be… Read More
The tree is up and the lights are on and shining bright. The star is on top and my holiday spirits lifted. Now bring on the cheer! Honestly every day is Christmas to me: joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith—and these next two weeks are all about… Read More
When the weekend arrives, I’m ready to get down to business. The business of recharging! High standards for cold drinks and healthy, gluten free goodness is where I’m heading, and sitting outside on the Pointe is dreamy, fun and makes me happy. Come to think of it, it’s my happiest hour. Any time you can… Read More
Mellow. Chill. Easy Like Sunday Morning. Calm. Zen. It’s well established that I love the peaceful, light and simple. And I love food. Getting dressed up for a special dinner is incredibly lovely—and I can transform easily—but my comfort level is somewhere between margaritas, tacos and a BIG bowl of soup. I prefer an outdoor… Read More
You don’t have to agree with magical thinking. Double rainbows, pennies from heaven… I’m cool with that. But it adds to my day. It’s a plus! I can tell you though, that the things I remove—the minuses—is equally beneficial and keeps me at my happiest and healthiest. “Ditching the Carbs” is not my personal phrase,… Read More
There is nothing quite like Texas BBQ. I had some of the best food I’ve EVER eaten the last time I was in Texas. So, for Memorial Day Weekend, I planned a full-out BBQ rib dinner. It’s been almost a year since I’ve made them. It was in August of last summer! I’ve made ribs… Read More
Aunt Louise was one of my favorite aunts when I was a young girl, but all the adults called her “Cookie,” which fascinated me. I adored her because of her sweetness, but she was also very hip. She wore this gorgeous bun on top of her head like a Motown singer, buttered her toast on… Read More
What’s a delicious way to make an ordinary burger extraordinary… ? Add lots of sweet matchstick carrots! It makes a tasty, different kind of burger that’s perfect for a party. Or just a regular ‘ol lunch when your son pops in for a short visit and makes your (Mother’s) Day! Maybe your kids aren’t that… Read More