My daughter has been reacting to tomatoes lately. Within minutes of eating them her face becomes flushed with red silver-dollar sized circles – almost as if someone has applied blush to her barely 4 year old cheeks. Strangely enough it’s not an effect produced by canned tomatoes (which can sometimes cause a reaction for some people) but fresh tomatoes. [...]
This recipe is my submission for August’s Go Ahead Honey it’s Gluten Free blogging event hosted this month by Kim over at The Food Allergy Coach. Her summer appropriate theme is Chill Out! meaning “no cook dishes” or ones that are “best served cold”. Perfect for when the weather is simply too hot to even [...]
I made these for dinner yesterday afternoon. I created a little sauce to pour over – to really amp up the flavor of the french fries. In my opinion, it’s got the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Not that you didn’t know already that I love all things sweet and savory! I put them [...]
I don’t know about you but I absolutely love brussels sprouts. In years past, I never truly appreciated them until I had the opportunity to eat freshly picked local sprouts. Because they are most often grown in warmer climates and shipped across the country, they consistently taste bland. They are most tender and sweet after a hard frost (i.e., grown in climates with seasonal [...]
I picked up these carrots at the market this morning. One word: unreal. They are so tender and delicious. I wish I had bought more. The recipe may sound really basic - and it is. It is summer at its best. Easy, fast and delicious. I would caution the use of olive oil at a temperature above 325 degrees. [...]