Carlos’ Charro Chili for Cinco de Mayo

My grandpa Carlos was quite the hipster in his day.  He owned a nightclub called El Matador, drove a corvette, and loved his bling. Of course, this came later in life – after years of working hard for others. Less flashy, more family, he was also the cook in the house.  Two of the recipes [...]

Revolutionizing Our Relationship With Food

Earlier today, while meandering around on Facebook, I ran across a question posted on DanielleLaPorte.com that instantly intrigued me: what do you want to revolutionize? It’s actually something I’ve thought about a lot.  For a very long time. In high school, I went away to study.  Questions, others’ opinions on topics I’d never thought about [...]

Have a “berry” happy Valentine’s Day!

A tasty Happy Valentine’s day strawberry heart from Maoomba to you!

Gluten-free Friendly Thanksgiving Ideas

Well, it’s that time of year again – cooler weather, celebration, and that feeling of dread that so many of us feel when faced with big holiday gatherings full of social pressure and off-limit foods at every turn. Here are the strategies I’ll be using this year, along with other ideas for having an amazingly filling holiday that honors your food constraints and choices.

A light and tasty dessert: gluten-free, dairy-free crepes with fresh fruit

In the first of a series on GF/DF flatbreads and pancakes, I share a recipe for French crepes that use cornstarch instead of wheat flour. As a result, they are lighter, fluffier, and definitely delicious. And, of course, they are gluten free!