Author Archives: Deanna

Roasted (Mostly) Root Veggies…for Spring?

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Deanna

When your diet is 90% vegetables, seasons kind of go out the window and a girl seeks filling, stick-to-your-ribs food. Well, as stick-to-your-ribs as veggies can get. And nothing does that better than a big pan of roasted root veggies, … Continue reading →

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What we do for friends….

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Deanna

A friend of mine has been dealing with chronic and debilitating back pain issues. She’s tried most of the conventional (non-invasive) approaches. Nothing has worked. Her primary care doc decided to send her to a naturopath, who asked her to … Continue reading →

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Dry “Fried” Cauliflower and Chick Peas

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Deanna

Apparently, I’m on a cauliflower kick. I do that – get hooked on a particular vegetable and eat it incessantly. Oh, never fear. I haven’t quit eating my beloved broccoli slaw. I’ve just added cauli dishes into the rotation. Today’s … Continue reading →

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In My Gluten-Free Kitchen

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Deanna

Have you ever wanted to peek inside my kitchen? Well, now’s your chance! Today I’m guest-blogging over at Celiacs in the House for her fabulous “In My Gluten-Free Kitchen” series. My post is all about how my kitchen has changed … Continue reading →

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Green Curry Cauliflower Soup

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Deanna

I know that baking is what I’m known for. But, I really do cook, too. The problem is, I don’t generally measure anything when I cook. I just throw things together, adjusting here, balancing there, until I get a flavor … Continue reading →

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SRC: Peanut Buddy Bars

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Deanna

It’s time for the Secret Recipe Club again. This month I was assigned A Spoonful of Thyme – a lovely blog with a variety of recipes. Of course, I’m a sucker for all things peanut butter and chocolate. So, this … Continue reading →

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Sweet Victory Winner & Cardamom Cherry Snack Bites

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Deanna

I’m so excited to announce the winner of the free spot in the Sweet Victory course. With a little help from random.org, our winner is Santou Carter, who said, When I was pregnant, I developed gestational diabetes. So I was told … Continue reading →

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SRC: Yummy Rice Bowl Breakfast

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Deanna

My Secret Recipe Club assignment this month was Denise from Creative Kitchen Adventures. Denise and I share something in common. We’re both incapable of following a recipe to the letter. Denise says:  I always look up at least 3-4 recipes … Continue reading →

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Sweet Victory Giveaway!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Deanna

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for participating! Giveaways are a common occurrence in the gluten-free blogger world. When I first started on this path, the very first giveaway I won was for a copy of Ricki Heller’s … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Pumpkin Seed Flour Cookies

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Deanna

“Mom, you have to bake something for school. And, it has to be safe for FiFi.” That’s what my son told me when we talked about what he wanted for his birthday. I couldn’t be more proud of him for caring … Continue reading →

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