Now that it’s mid autumn, one of my favorite fruits is finally in season! Bosc pears with their beautiful russet-brown skin are called the “aristocrat of pears”. Their pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor make them a lovely addition to fall desserts.
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How I Overcame My Fear of Going Gluten Free
Going gluten free can feel overwhelming at first. In this post, I’m sharing six simple mindset and kitchen shifts that helped me move past that fear and actually enjoy the process. What surprised me most was how freeing it became once I stopped focusing on what I was losing and started paying attention to the…
Creamy Chicken Potato Casserole (Gluten Free And Paleo)
Creamy chicken potato casserole is a twist on chicken pot-pie and scalloped potatoes. You’re going to love this easy to make casserole. What is autumn like where you live? Here in New York this beautiful season always seems to go by too fast. Maybe I feel that way because it’s my favorite time of year….
Garlic Chicken With Basil And Tomatoes Recipe
Enjoy a delicious garlic chicken meal with fresh ingredients, including basil and olives, all enveloped in a rich easy homemade tomato sauce. Last week was my son Peter’s birthday. If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you know that he takes all these gorgeous food photos. Happy birthday, Peter! If you’re curious about the…
How To Cut And Cook Spaghetti Squash: Your Ultimate Guide
How to cut and prepare spaghetti squash for every spaghetti squash recipe. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, nutritious, low carb alternative to pasta. We all know that the kitchen can be a very dangerous place. Kitchen accidents happen even to…
Is There Arsenic In Your Rice?
Is there arsenic in your rice, how dangerous is it, and which rice has the least amount? My husband, John, is visiting the blog today with this informative article. ~ Barbara Does the rice you eat contain arsenic? Unfortunately, it does. As it turns out all rice contains some amount of arsenic. Unfortunately, for those on a…
Spice Rubbed Pork Roast Recipe
This savory, spice rubbed pork roast with its rich basting sauce makes a wonderfully satisfying dinner. This morning John and I went on a walk around our neighborhood. What a lovely, crisp fall day! John commented that these kinds of days remind him of long-ago autumn Sundays when he was a kid. His mom would…
Is Your Lipstick Gluten-Free?
An article by Nicole on whether we should be using gluten free makeup. When I adopted a completely gluten free diet, it was quite an adventure making sure that every product that I bought did not contain any gluten. Gluten is a composite of proteins found in wheat. And let’s face it. It can be quite sneaky. Imagine…
Absolutely Delicious Gluten Free Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This is the best shepherd’s pie made with nutritious ingredients. Your whole family is going to love this absolutely delicious classic shepherd’s pie. I like to have my dinners planned out at the start of the week, but sometimes I find something extra special at the grocery store that I want to make right…
Getting Healthy: My Fitness Routine
Today, John talks about getting healthy and starting his fitness routine after 28 years of chronic fatigue. Three years ago I wouldn’t have believed it was possible. Even a year ago I didn’t think it was possible. At 58 years old, I’m back in the gym lifting weights. WOW! After being unable to do any strength training…