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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Birthdays are a big deal in our house. The kids get to choose a special breakfast, dinner, and dessert on their big day. Pancakes have always topped the list of breakfast requests. I made them so often I had the … Continue reading →
Over Christmas we were trying to figure out what kind of glazed ham to make and this was the kind of fun that ensued. “Ewwww! I don’t like mustard!” “Isabelle can’t have dairy or soy.” “PLEASE don’t use pineapple! You … Continue reading →
Don’t you just love Christmas morning? As parents we get to watch our children’s eyes light up with excitement and anticipation as they stare at the brightly wrapped packages. We get to share the joy of Christ’s birth and what … Continue reading →
“Babe, I need you to come home! Isabelle is having an allergic reaction to breakfast and I need to take her in!” Thus began the conversation that would change our lives. Our baby was allergic to eggs. Clearly my life … Continue reading →
