Author Archives: Deanna

Cinnamon Crouton Cereal

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Deanna

Kitchen disasters. They happen to all of us. Since going gluten-free, kitchen disasters have made a more regular appearance at my house. I could let that get me down. It would be easy to let that get me down. But, … Continue reading →

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Dutch Sugar Cookies

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Deanna

Usually, the recipes that I post have some sort of redeeming quality – something that makes them healthy. This recipe has nothing. It is the gluten-free equivalent of out and out junk food. But, hey, these aren’t for me to … Continue reading →

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Pea Shoots with White Bean, Mushroom & Tomato Melange

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Deanna

I was in Orlanda a few weeks ago, traveling for work and staying at one of the Disney resorts. The chef there made amazing, scrumptious, gluten free, vegan food for me. At every meal. Oh, how I loved that treatment. … Continue reading →

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Kiddo Creations: Peanut Butter Power Balls

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Deanna

The Kiddo is my super A+, number one kitchen helper. This is the kid that once upon a time wanted to be the “Fireman’s Baker” – so he could live in the fire house with all the firemen and bake … Continue reading →

Posted in honey, oatmeal, peanut butter, snacks | Tagged | 6 Comments

Blogger Secret Ingredient Fun

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Deanna

Last week I posted a recipe using cashews for the Blogger Secret Ingredient challenge. Aubree Cherie has announced the winner. Sadly, it was not me. But, don’t those cashew cookies look oh so very good? And, following along introduced me … Continue reading →

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Tempeh – Friend or Foe?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Deanna

I feel a million times better since going gluten and dairy free. Those were easy choices, really. The reactions were clear and relatively immediate. I’d have to be stupid not to pick up on them. But, there have been days … Continue reading →

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Vegan Black Bean, Sweet Potato, and Corn Chilaquiles

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Deanna

It’s Cinco de Mayo – a holiday that’s celebrated more in the U.S. than in Mexico. But, hey, I’m in the U.S., and I love Mexican food. So, to me, it’s a reason to celebrate! So, we invited a couple … Continue reading →

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Flavors of Spring: Ramp, Cashew & Asparagus Pesto Pasta

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Deanna

We in Wisconsin are a tough bunch. At the first sign of spring we cast aside our winter coats and hats, come out of hibernation, and reclaim the outdoors as our own. But, spring really arrives with the start of … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb Almond Apple Galette

Posted on May 2, 2010 by Deanna

The other night I realized that we had too much pizza dough for the amount of pizza we wanted to make, and we had diced rhubarb in the fridge waiting to be turned into something. And, I’ve been meaning to … Continue reading →

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Everything Waffles for Breakfast in Bed

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Deanna

This month’s Go Ahead Honey, It’s Gluten Free theme is breakfast in bed. Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had breakfast in bed. That’s not the kind of girl I am. I’m the get up and run five miles before … Continue reading →

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