So happy to share that I received a lovely assortment of essential oils from Aroma Foundry! Essential oils are nature’s apothecary. Like a misty morning, a warm towel from the dryer, the best cup of coffee or the way the sun feels on your face, essential oils make life feel a lil’ bit more special.… Read More
Every once and awhile it happens. The planets align. Peace, harmony, quality, elegance and gluten free all together at once. I’m talking about Dorsia, a one of a kind, family-owned Italian restaurant. Nothing says Italian food like pasta, however Dorsia isn’t your typical neighborhood Italian bistro. This little gem serves up gluten free fare with… Read More
My friend Lori sent me this quote in a text message. She has Celiac, too, and has been through some of the same trials as me. These little nuggets of inspiration help keep us going throughout the day! Doubt will always exist in one form or another. We can’t avoid it, and we can’t suppress… Read More
I probably could eat Mexican food ev-ER-y day! It’s my favorite type of food, even though I am 100% Italian. 🙂 This recipe from the spring issue of Simply Gluten Free Magazine inspired me to make my own taco salad. They always have GREAT content, and I pick up the new issue whenever it comes… Read More
Want to have some tea with me? Sit outside beside the sea Lean back in your comfy chair Let the wind flow through your hair Feel the sun’s warmth on your skin Tell me everything… just begin I’m not moving from this place Watch the smile on your face Let the minutes turn to hours … Read More
You know you’ve been working too hard, for too long, when you realize you’ve never seen the movie Funny Face with Fred Astaire and Audrey Hepburn. How did this happen? My favorite college course was The History of George Gershwin for a Humanities credit my sophomore year. The fact that I missed out on this… Read More
When I first moved to Florida, my father-in-law Fritz used to eat fresh grapefruit from his backyard over the sink. It’s such a good memory of him—that and his love for peanut butter and jelly. Instead of wasting time going out, he’d rather be sailing on his sailboat, The Guffey. We have a spot in… Read More
The mysterious thing that happens to people when they get sick is they know something is off, but what is it? Being tired can come from anything. And what about headaches… or anemia? “Ohhh, you’re Italian, that’s cultural.” All Italian young girls are anemic? Really? Um, no. Achy joints aren’t normal if you are young… Read More
My Flounder with Cello Whisps recipe is incredibly fast and easy when you’re looking for something light, lean, low-carb and gluten free—and don’t want to spend a lot of prep time in the kitchen. Ingredients: 1 sweet onion1 tbsp olive oil2 flounder fillets2 handfuls fresh spinach1 limeCello Whisps (Parmesan crisps)Tartar sauce (optional) On medium-high heat,… Read More
Protect your peace. Get rid of toxicity. Cleanse your space. Cultivate love. Spring cleaning can be incredibly satisfying. When you love the act of making things, of bringing something to life, you’ll find that it loves you back. 💙