Have you ever eaten a pastry or muffin and felt just as hungry as you were before? These Gluten-Free Morning Glory Muffins are quite the opposite. They’re both delicious and super satisfying due to the grain they’re made out of… teff! Teff is a gluten-free, ancient grain originating from Africa. It’s high in fiber, protein,…
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The Celiac Paradox
Does anyone else wish there was a happy medium between having your condition be the topic of every social gathering and people forgetting you have a lifelong condition and saying, “but you look fine!” Yeah, me too. As celiacs, social situations often feel like a paradox where we either encounter unwanted visibility or the effects…
Dreamy Sweet Potato Vanilla Frosting
This frosting is pure happiness. Silky, creamy, vanilla-y, and perfectly sweet, without refined sugar or dairy! Sweet potato is the base but coconut cream, coconut oil, maple, and vanilla help to transform it into something amazing. No powdered sugar. No butter, cream cheese, or other dairy. No palm oil or shortening. No artificial colorings. And…
Creamy Celeriac and Kabocha Squash Soup
More delicious Fall flavors coming your way, this time in a soup that includes two of my favorite and generally under-appreciated veggies: celeriac (otherwise known as celery root) and kabocha squash. Although celery and celeriac are basically the same plant, celeriac is cultivated for it’s bulb (instead of the stalks). The celery flavor is a…
Celiac vs. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: Different Conditions Both Worth Respect
I’ve experienced living on both sides of this diagram. For many years, before I finally got a celiac diagnosis, I thought I had non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) (sometimes referred to as gluten intolerance). I remember countless times being in restaurants, requesting a gluten-free menu, and the waiter asking “is this an allergy? or celiac?”, me…
Fall-Inspired Quinoa Breakfast Porridge: 2 Ways!
If you’re someone like me who doesn’t do well with oats (even gluten-free ones), or if you’re just looking to mix up your breakfast, quinoa porridge is a great oatmeal alternative. Quinoa is unlike other grains because it’s actually not a grain at all; it’s a seed! It is one of only a handful of…
Banana Coffee Smoothie: A Pick-Me-Up For All Seasons
Happy Fall, everyone! So many things to look forward to this season… In my top 5 are: Crunchy leaves Puppies running through crunchy leaves Flannel Soup and hot drinks Pumpkin and winter squash I’ll definitely be sharing more Fall-flavored things (yes, Fall can be a flavor!) coming up, but for now I’ll leave you with…
Easy Roasted Tomato “Sauce”
How is it already September? I changed the calendar but I’m just not ready AT ALL for the seasons to change! Who else agrees that summer is the best season, hands-down? Luckily, we still have a few more weeks of warm weather and dat summer bounty of tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, melon, and stone fruits. My…
Ginger & Spice Carrot Bites: One Recipe, Two Snacks!
Flex your GF snacking using just one recipe! When you’re on a GF or allergen-free diet, it pays to use one jumping off point for multiple meal/snack options. It’s something I enjoy helping my clients with that can make life a little easier. These Ginger & Spice Carrot Bites can be adapted to what you’re…
Honey Tahini Cookies
These soft, chewy, honey tahini cookies are pure, out-of-this-world deliciousness. Y’all may think I’m on a tahini kick lately, but nope… tahini, AKA sesame seed butter, is a definite staple in our house. Aside from its distinct and tasty flavor, it’s also rich in minerals such as calcium and iron. It’s perfect as a base…