Author Archives: Deanna

Guest Post on Ginger Lemon Girl

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Deanna

I know it seems like I’ve been pretty quiet lately. But, I have been doing a few things behind the scenes. On of those things is doing my first ever guest post! Check out my quick and easy Chicken (or … Continue reading →

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Kiddo Creations: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Deanna

It’s time for another Kiddo Creations recipe! Last night it was rainy and chilly, and despite having the oven on to make some delicious gluten-free pizza, we wanted the oven on more. (The oven is our pseudo furnace in the … Continue reading →

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Simple Sides: Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Deanna

I love that my son loves sweet potatoes. They are high in vitamins A and C, the trace minerals manganese and copper, and are a decent source of dietary fiber. The kiddo doesn’t know that, though. He just thinks they … Continue reading →

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Mmmm…. Muhummara

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Deanna

Have you ever had muhummara? No? Yah, I’m not surprised. Muhummara is a bit like Cinderella – pushed to the side by the hummus and tabouli stepsisters. But with a wave of a gluten-free gal’s magic wand, muhummara can be … Continue reading →

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Simple Supper: Curried Cauliflower and Carrots

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Deanna

It seems all of my go-to meals have something in common – they’re made in a single skillet. Okay, some require a pot of rice on the side. But, the really simple ones – the ones I find myself whipping … Continue reading →

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Lucky Lara Bar Winner

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Deanna

Guess what!?! I won a pistachio prize pack from Lara Bar! A t-shirt, a sticker, and a box of Lara bars – all in pistachio. Apparently there were actually 4 Lara bars. You’ll note in the picture that there are … Continue reading →

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Dahl-icious!

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Deanna

Today was supposed to be grocery shopping day. But, we discovered a leaking faucet in the basement, and spent the better part of the day fixing said leaky faucet. That of course meant that we didn’t make it to the … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bites

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Deanna

We love Lara Bars in this house, and we’ve been eating a lot of them. A lot. As you might now, eating a lot of Lara bars winds up being a tad bit expensive. And, while I’m all about supporting … Continue reading →

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Dairy-Free Cinnamon Lassi

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Deanna

Those of you familiar with Indian cooking are no doubt familiar with the lassi – a traditional drink made with yogurt and water. There are both salty and sweet versions. I’ve never had the salty variety. But, the sweet one … Continue reading →

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Blogger Secret Ingredient Honey Roundup

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Deanna

Jenn posted this week’s round up from the blogger secret ingredient challenge. There are some amazing looking honey recipes involved. So, be sure to go on over and check them out. Next week’s secret ingredient challenge is being hosted by … Continue reading →

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