I love everything Christmas but I’ll admit right now: I’m a purist when it comes to the holidays. I won’t touch any Christmas decorations until Thanksgiving has ended because I believe every holiday deserves its time. But now it’s really Christmastime–December has finally arrived! It’s finally time to break out the candy canes, gingerbread, and […]
I used to live for cookie exchanges when I was a kid. For years, my mom would come home from the neighborhood cookie exchange with trays piled high with baked goods of all kinds. She always left with the same type of cookies: spritzer shortbread cookies that had been dipped in chocolate and sprinkles. We […]
While many people look forward to Thanksgiving for the turkey and mashed potatoes, I wait all year for one thing: pie. With a family of six, my mom finds it crazy that year after year we still want both pumpkin and apple pie for Thanksgiving dessert (her apple pie recipe is still the best I’ve […]
First off, am I the only one who thinks blueberries aren’t all that…blue? They look pretty purple to me. “Purpleberry” is quite a mouthful, though. Anyway, strawberries often seem to get all of the press in the summer, but beautiful blueberries are also in season. As the opposite-color cousin of a strawberry, blueberries are tiny […]
Am I the only one that looks forward to potlucks because it’s a giant surprise as to what food is going to be served? I get ridiculously excited when I know a certain person is attending said potluck if they have a signature dish that I love. Summer just seems to be prime time for potlucks […]
I became such a big fan of Taco Tuesday that it turned into Tacos Daily. If anyone ever asks what I would like to eat for dinner, the answer is almost always something that would be found in a Mexican restaurant. Even if it’s not tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, or burritos also make my heart (and […]
The word “summertime” screams two things to me: easy and healthy, so every summer I try to eat less junk food and more healthy snacks. It isn’t all that difficult since so many of my favorite fruits and veggies are in season, but after a while, I get lazy. I really do love eating healthy, […]
There is nothing more satisfying than digging into a large, delicious piece of cake. It doesn’t matter the shape or size; from mini cupcakes to large sheet cakes, the combination of fluffy cake and creamy frosting just can’t be beat. Whether your favorite is a chocolate-laden monstrosity or a simple angel food cake, it is […]
When you have dietary restrictions, eating out can be stressful. From not knowing if you’ll find something on the menu that you can eat to cross-contamination, it’s almost easier to just stay home. This list of restaurants will help narrow down which restaurants have gluten free menus to make your life just a little bit […]
The summer months are often filled with BBQs and potlucks with family and friends. Sometimes, however, these events can be difficult for someone that has dietary restrictions. We have the best solution: throw your own gluten free BBQ! Many of the recipes featured in this collection are naturally gluten free or require very few substitutions. Your […]
