Have you tried a green juice yet? They’re all the rage. Sound scary? It might help you to know I converted two former vegetable haters into green juice drinkers with this green juice recipe. [brushes shoulder off] How? I didn’t push it. I understand that the term “green juice” sounds like it should taste nasty. […]

One sweaty New York City summer day I made it up three flights of steps to my railroad apartment, flung open the door and tumbled like a wilted flower into what felt like an incinerator. I knew I should eat something, even though the heat had squelched my appetite. But cook?! I feared I might […]

Look at that texture!! Do you want an impressive yet couldn't-be-easier dessert recipe that will make your guests roll their eyes into the back of their heads and moan? OK, I can help you. I actually discovered this on Pioneer Woman's blog and noticed it was naturally dairy-free. Who knew that originally chocolate mousse was […]

I had fun making this little set for my scone. That's my bag of Stumptown coffee in the background, sugar bowl full of birch xylitol and my favorite Seitan Is Evil mug.  Here's a teaser recipe adapted from The Gluten-Free Almond Flour Cookbook by Elana Amsterdam. I started to make the cookbook's version of these, […]

I've been experimenting lately eating grain-free. Yes, I've finally read Breaking The Vicious Cycle, the official handbook for The Specific Carbohydrate Diet. I'm not saying I'm a "believer", but let's just say that I'm intrigued. One good thing I've noticed is that it forces me to use vegetables more in the place of starches. Well, […]