Returning food to the sacred
I grew up in a Cuban household and though we happily adopted the Thanksgiving dinner tradition of the United States, it was very much influenced by my parents understanding of cuisine, which was through the lens of the Cuban culinary culture. So there was turkey, but it was marinated and bathed in Mojo, not gravy. […]
Nothing says breakfast better than a tall stack of delicious pancakes. With the right toppings it is quite possibly the most perfect thing on a lazy Sunday morning. Still wanting to enjoy those fluffy cakes but without the gluten, I’ve tried many different recipes and alternatives over the years. This is a list of pancake […]
Eliminating gluten from your diet does not mean giving up delicious desserts. But it can definitely feel that way. So, just like the Gluten Free Muffin recipe round up I posted a few weeks ago, here is a round up of recipes for Gluten Free Deserts. It’s especially handy as we dive into the holiday […]
After over a year of living and traveling through hot weather places, I’m so ready for cold weather and a true Fall. I’m READY for cold weather, strong winds and leaves falling all around me. Did I mention I was ready? Jon and I are heading back to Idyllwild, California in a week and I’m […]
A Recipe With A Legendary History The history of Chili or Chili Con Carne in the United States is long and passionate. Whole debates, books, and media wars have occurred over what constitutes a proper bowl of chili, and if you travel through Texas… forget it. People might come to blows over a disputed ‘right’ […]
Hanging out at the cabin with the weather being so cold got me into a serious baking mood. There is something so lovely and warmly domestic about being in the kitchen with some podcast going or a great playlist and mixing cookie dough. I’ve made this batch of cookies about 4 times now and I […]
This recipe is the quintessential creation of what is known in Spain as the Cucina Povera, the poor kitchen. Living in the country side, poorer families were left to feed themselves from what they could grow. Honestly, in my opinion, this actually made/makes them richer than the rest of us, but that’s another story for […]
My entire home cuisine changes when Summer hits. Lighter, cooler, salads, sandwiches and general dishes that just feel easier to eat, but also have a traditional connection to what you would eat at a picnic, on the beach or outside on the deck. Egg Salad is a classic. We have all made it and it’s […]
This last week I wrote about checking in with your body after eating in order to start listening to what it was telling you about the affects of the food you ate. If there is anything about being seriously gluten intolerant to be thankful for, it’s that it has really made me more vigilant, more […]
