Author Archives: Deanna

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on April 27, 2010 by Deanna

My husband and I agree on a lot of things. We both think a drive in the country is a great way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. We get sucked into PBS shows on random topics. We hardly ever … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Disney World

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Deanna

I just got back from a 4 day trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Now, I am not shy about saying, “I am not a Disney girl.” I would never choose to go to Disney on my own. But, … Continue reading →

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The Kiddo’s "Killer" Banana Pancakes

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Deanna

I ask, “Do you want pancakes for breakfast?” He asks, “Do we have bananas?” “Yes,” I reply. “Yes!” he exclaims. Off we go to the kitchen to whip up the kiddo’s “Killer” pancake recipe. Okay, okay, it’s my recipe. But, … Continue reading →

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Sugar Cookies

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Deanna

Shhhhhh, don’t tell my kiddo. But, I really don’t like sugar cookies. I don’t like the over-the-top sweetness of them, or the crunch. Cookies are supposed to be soft, or at least soft on the inside. Sugar cookies never really … Continue reading →

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Carlos O’Kelley’s Gluten Free Menu

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Deanna

On Monday, the kiddo had a day off of school and I had some vacation time to burn. So, I took the day off and we took a day trip to Dubuque, IA. Yah, yah, I know. Iowa (and Dubuque … Continue reading →

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I Won!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Deanna

I’ve been learning the ropes of the GF blogger community. I’ve been amazed at the generosity, personality and warmth of all the GF bloggers out there. One that I stumbled upon recently was Diet, Dessert, and Dogs. The author, Ricki, … Continue reading →

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Walnut Squares

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Deanna

  We’ve been eating mostly vegan lately. It all started with that Quantum Wellness Cleanse, and I felt so good I just didn’t want to go back.  The other day, though, our good friend Ronna stopped by with a dozen … Continue reading →

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Cilantro Lime Cashew Cream

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Deanna

Okay, I admit it. This isn’t exactly earth-shatteringly original. Every vegan worth her tofu knows that cashews make an excellent dairy alternative. A quick google search for “cashew sour cream” yields 181,000 hits. But, that’s not going to stop me … Continue reading →

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Adopt A Gluten-Free Blogger: She Let Them Eat Cake

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Deanna

Being new to this whole gluten-free way of life, I’ve been stalking the gluten-free blogs out there. I’ve filled my google reader with RSS feeds and drool daily at all the beautiful images of delicious dishes that are safe for … Continue reading →

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Indian-Spiced Peas and Tofu

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Deanna

I love Indian food. No, I mean I really LOVE Indian food. It’s somewhat of a problem, actually. I think I’d be quite happy moving to Indian and noshing on curries and pakora and creamy rice pudding for the rest … Continue reading →

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