“Good job, Mom. You didn’t even yell at the pie crust that time!” That’s what my daughter said as I prepared our Christmas pies. It should give you an idea of how well pastry and I get along. Gluten-free and … Continue reading →
Do you have any idea how many unidentifiable blobs I’ve baked in my attempt to make sugar cookies? Guys, it’s kind of embarrassing. The good news is, that I am a rather determined (a.k.a. stubborn) person so I kept on … Continue reading →
Sourdough starters are the bunnies of the culinary world. Stick with me here for a minute. What are bunnies known for? Multiplying rapidly. Guess what a good sourdough starter will also do? You guessed it, multiply rapidly! Starters need regular … Continue reading →
Imagine a cross between utter chaos and joyous fun. That’s what last Thanksgiving was like for us. We had yet to figure out Izzy’s Mast Cell issues so finding safe foods meant making them from scratch. My Lyme was still … Continue reading →
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for blended frozen fruit.” Ummm…wait, I don’t think that’s how that went. Blended frozen fruit just isn’t ice cream, no matter how much we want it to be, but it seems to be … Continue reading →
Raise your hand if life has been a bit stressful and hectic lately. Oh good, so it’s not just me? As this stressful season first got started, I found myself wanting a little treat from time to time. The thing … Continue reading →
Has anyone else been doing a ridiculously large amount of ‘stress baking’ lately, or is it just me? Since I’m going to be in the kitchen baking away my anxiety anyway, I figured I’d get a recipe perfected for all … Continue reading →
Way back in the day (more years ago than I care to count) I was attending a private university in southern California. I had no car, so unless someone was kind enough to give me a ride, I could only … Continue reading →
“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind.” Lilo and stitch is an amazing movie. Family means we do what’s needed to include each other and Lilo reminds us of that here. Even when it means changing plans a … Continue reading →
The slow cooker is just about the best invention EVER. Especially for busy moms or people dealing with food allergies. We are entering ‘slow cooker season’ now that fall is upon us. It’s my favorite time of year because it … Continue reading →
