There are some things in the life that you just can't live without. In my opinion, chocolate is one of them! Anyone else with me? Now even if you are gluten free, dairy free, soy free...you can still enjoy the wonderful taste of chocolate. It's true! Enjoy Life (a company I just love) makes allergen free chocolate that melts my heart. I pretty much always have two or three bags of their mini chocolate chips in my pantry. They are truly a staple in this ... read more
vegan mini berry cheesecakes
Love is in the air! Valentine's Day is just around the corner and it's time to start thinking about what to make for your special someone. Most people go for chocolatey desserts...not my husband (tragic, I know). Every year on Valentine's Day we choose to stay at home and after the kids go to bed, we enjoy a romantic dinner. Just the two of us. I try to come up with a new dessert that is both delicious and beautiful to compliment our meal. I think this special ... read more
gluten free vegan chocolate sandwich cookies
There are many treats that bring you back to your childhood. The ones you got so excited to see in your school lunch. I think we can all agree that one of the top fave treats for little kids...Oreo cookies! Two chocolate cookies, sandwiched together. Don't forget about the creamy filling! A big stack of Oreo cookies and a cold glass of milk. Perfection. I decided it was time to come up with a recipe for gluten free Oreo cookies. How hard could it ... read more
gluten free kalamata olive and rosemary focaccia
Warm, soft, and fresh out of the oven. That's my favorite way to eat bread! I came up with this extremely quick and easy (and delicious) recipe for focaccia bread. I basically made a few tweaks here and there to my yeast-free pizza crust. Result...a crispy, chewy foccacia topped with freshly chopped rosemary and sliced kalamata olives. The added cornmeal makes the texture of this bread that much more delightful. I sliced it into pizza-slices and served ... read more
coming up…San Francicsco GFAF Expo!
This gluten free blogger is getting quite excited to attend the Gluten and Allergen Free Expo in San Francisco! When I first found out about the GFAF Expo, I knew Kevin and I had to go. A gluten-free baker/blogger with a husband who has celiac disease...this event was too good to be true! Plus, San Francisco is conveniently only a couple hours away from us. This will be our first time attending this event and that's not even the best part. A weekend-getaway with ... read more
vegan mini coconut cream pies
You know when you come up with a new recipe and you can't WAIT to share it? That is how I feel about these mini coconut cream pies! I have a deep, intense love for coconut. I've always loved any dessert where coconut is the star. I'm like my dad that way. His favorite dessert...coconut cream pie! Buttery crust with creamy pudding, filled with specks of shredded coconut. Every bite is heavenly! Now, traditional coconut cream pie is loaded with butter, ... read more
guest post…gluten free vegan coffee cake
What goes better with a hot cup of coffee than a warm slice of coffee cake? They really do go hand in hand. Delicate, moist cake with a nice, thick layer of cinnamon crumb topping. Yum! Today I'm sharing a recipe for gluten, dairy and egg free coffee cake over at Ask Anna! My family loves this coffee cake, especially when it's served with scrambled eggs and maybe even crispy bacon on the side. My kids LOVE bacon! Well, I have yet to meet someone who ... read more
berrilicious smoothie
With my new Blendtec, I have made a smoothie for breakfast almost everyday. I love that I can throw just about anything in that thing and it will whip it up in a seconds! So cool. My kids are happy that mommy is making smoothies more often too. Their favorite is any smoothie that is packed with berries. I don't know if it's the cool purple color or that they just like the berrilicious taste! This is one of my go-to smoothies for fantastic flavor and variety. ... read more
zing bars giveaway
Energy on the go. Sometimes when we are out running our daily errands, we need something quick to eat. Nutritious, delicious, and that will fill us up. I'm always trying different gluten free protein bars and some are good...some not so good. There are so many to choose from so it can be very overwhelming! When I found out about these protein-packed, all-natural Zing Bars, I knew I wanted to give them a try. They were so gracious and sent me a package ... read more
gluten free vegan raspberry cupcakes
Pink! Lots of pink. Last week was Kyri's birthday and we celebrated with a special princess party with all of her friends! Before I share with you the recipe for these yummy raspberry cupcakes, I must say..."how is my baby girl already 7?!" My first born. 7 years old. It still doesn't feel right to say. I know she is growing and learning everyday, but I still remember her tiny baby voice and squishy cheeks. Now she is reading chapter books and just ... read more