Author Archives: Deanna

Vegan Arugula Pesto Mélange

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Deanna

Otherwise known as a pasta-less pasta dish…. More and more I’m going grain-free these days. I’ve found that I just feel a lot better if I stick to fruits, veggies, beans, nuts and seeds. My friend remarked, “you’re on the … Continue reading →

Posted in arugula, basil, beans, broccoli, cashews, grain-free, main dish, tomatoes | 22 Comments

Bite Me – A Nana’s Cookies Review and Giveaway!

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Deanna

Earlier this summer, I posted a recipe for a dairy-free, gluten-free ice cream cake featuring So Delicious Purely Decadent Coconut Ice Cream and Nana’s Cookie Company Cookies. I tweeted about it, and a short time later, Nana’s Cookie Company contacted … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests, Product Review | 33 Comments

Gluten-Free Vegan Maple Oat Nut Cookies

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Deanna

The last few years of my gluten eating days, I had an obsession with all things whole wheat – cookies, muffins, pancakes, scones, breads. I had discovered Bob’s Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, and let me tell you – … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Community, Contests, cookies, flax seed, nuts, oatmeal | 20 Comments

Lacto-Ferment Fail

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Deanna

My husband loves pickles, and every summer I spend an afternoon sweating over a giant pot of bowling water making a half-dozen or so quarts of dill pickles for him. I don’t mind doing it. I actually rather like it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking Challenges | 6 Comments

Grain-Free Flax Seed Crackers with Sage and Garlic

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Deanna

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you already know how much I respect Maggie from She Let Them Eat Cake. Early on in my blogging, I adopted her for Adopt A Gluten Free Blogger. I subscribe to … Continue reading →

Posted in flax seed, grain-free, nuts, snacks, vegan | 8 Comments

Better Than Dairy Queen "Ice Cream" Cake

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Deanna

Update: Want a raw, vegan version? Check out my Better Than Dairy Queen “Ice Cream” Cake – Take Two. My husband’s birthday lands smack dab in the middle of the hot & humid Wisconsin summer. Not a good time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogger Community, chocolate, coconut, desserts, vegan | 19 Comments

Bumpa’s Waffles, the Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Version

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Deanna

Grandpa, Grandfather, Pop Pop, Granddad, Gramps…. In our house, my father is “Bumpa” to my son. And, in my son’s eyes, Bumpa makes the best waffles. Ever. Nothing compares to Bumpa’s waffles. Of course, Bumpa’s waffles are full of milk … Continue reading →

Posted in breakfast | 20 Comments

Kiddo Creations: Gluten-Free Chicken Fingers

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Deanna

My son is not your typical 7 year old when it comes to food. He has never eaten a hamburger or a hot dog. French fries are not his favorite food group. Vegetable dip? No way. His favorite foods are … Continue reading →

Posted in chicken, nuts | Tagged | 1 Comment

Breaking the Cereal Addiction – The Gluten-Free, Vegan, (Mostly) Raw Way

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Deanna

For decades, my day has not started without a bowl of cereal. You can read a bit about that on my about page, so I won’t repeat myself here. But, for the past month, not a drop of cereal has … Continue reading →

Posted in apples, bananas, breakfast, coconut, nuts, raw, vegan | 9 Comments

Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Gluten-Free Shortbread

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Deanna

The nice folks at Tropical Traditions sent me a great big jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil to review. According to the website, Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil is an unrefined oil – packaged in small batches, never … Continue reading →

Posted in coconut, cookies, Product Review, vegan | 6 Comments