Yummy Honey, Seed & Nut Power Snack Recipes

Last week I talked about tasting honey.  In my opinion, honey can be overpowering – rich, sweet, even palpitation-inducing – on its own and tastes best in combination with more savory ingredients…like tea, or nuts, or meat. The very different flavors balance and enhance each other. And, honey is a great binding agent for pulling together [...]

Mexico on my Mind

Each day last week, I woke to the sound of the surf and the chatter of pigeons which, like clockwork, flocked to the rafters above our window at exactly 6:30 am.  Usually, I’m an early riser, but I was on vacation.  Kind of. My husband and I went with the intention of working on a [...]

25 Quick and Easy Gluten-free and Dairy-free Snacks

I believe that snacks or small meals should be quick to prepare and easy to grab on the go. Even when you can’t have gluten or dairy. Here are some allergen-friendly, mostly-healthy, and easy snack ideas that I rely on when I need a quick bite or need to pack something to go.

Light and Easy Nectarine, Fresh Green, and Pistachio Salad – no gluten or dairy to weigh this baby down

This light summer salad uses seasonal nectarines, sprouts, and greens, along with rich avocados and pistachios and a spritz of zesty balsamic vinaigrette. It is easy to make, refreshing to eat, and does not have gluten or dairy to weigh it down.

Highlighting Native Foods: Savory Acorn Quinoa Muffins

There is always something new for me to discover at the market that caters to our city’s north Asian transplants and culinary fans. This time, it was acorn starch. Gluten-free and intriguing, I couldn’t resist grabbing a bag to experiment with. The result: a gluten-free savory muffin with hints of walnut, fig, and rosemary.