Author Archives: Deanna

Massaman Curry Soup

It’s spring and I should be thinking of light and refreshing and green soups – asparagus and peas and ramps and such. But, it’s Wisconsin and spring has stubbornly refused to arrive this year. So, in the midst of my … Continue reading

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Breakfast Bonanza – recipe, review, give-away!

Update: The contest is now closed. Winner to be announced soon. Don’t hate me, but I’m one of those morning people. You know – the ones that wake up all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed and ready to start the day. One … Continue reading

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Indian Cauli Dip (raw, vegan, grainfree)

I told you I was having with with April in the Raw. So much fun that I decided to try a week of entirely raw food. Or close to it. I’m not giving up my decaf coffee. Sorry, kids. Not … Continue reading

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Super Seed Crackers and Spready Cheeze (for April in the Raw)

I have to tell you, I am having an absolute blast with April in the Raw. If you’ve missed any of the posts so far, be sure to check out Brittany’s fabulous week one recap. I’ve been busy doing an … Continue reading

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White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies (vegan)

    Look good? Well, you’re just going to have to head on over to the Bob’s Red Mill website, where I’m guest-posting in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Go on, you know you want to. Then come on back … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Toast – the Baked, Nut-Free, Pear version

Wow, did you guys love my Raw Cinnamon Toast. Thank you for all the great comments and feedback. I love it when blogging becomes a conversation. Of course, there were questions. Lots of questions. Chief among the questions was, “can … Continue reading

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Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger: Hallie Klecker

It’s that time again, time for Adopt A Gluten-Free Blogger. It’s been a while since I’ve participated in this monthly round-up. But, this month I had an extra special motivating factor. At the end of this month, I’m attending the … Continue reading

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Raw Cinnamon Toast

I have been craving cinnamon toast. Craving with a capital C. I really have no idea why. Perhaps it has something to do with doctoring a sick kiddo for the last week. Cinnamon toast was a favorite sickie food for … Continue reading

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My Take on TollHouse

I promised you a grain-free vegan chocolate chip cookie. And, today is the day I deliver on that promise. I really can’t believe I’ve never posted a plain chocolate chip cookie before. I’ve done chocolate chocolate chip. I’ve done peanut … Continue reading

Posted in Blogger Community, chocolate, coconut, cookies, desserts, flax seed, grain-free, nightshade-free, nuts, vegan | Tagged , , , , , | 32 Comments

M & M Cookies

What?!? Another non-vegan, non-sugar-free recipe? And, this one isn’t even dairy-free? How could that be? Well, a kiddo in my life told me his favorite cookie is M & M cookies. This isn’t my kiddo. But, I’m a sucker for … Continue reading

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