posts tagged "nuts"
Orange Chocolate Coconut Clusters
Posted on October 3, 2008
New Year, new school. Wow, this week has been busy. The boys have settled miraculously into their new habitat and I can feel the relief flowing through my body. My favorite comment this week was from Melissa, a reader who said, “It’s hard, but before you know it, they will adjust and be just fine.
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Peach Arugula Salad
Posted on September 12, 2008
The 8th graders at Shining Mountain Waldorf School held a huge peach sale this week and we participated by ordering two cases. Today, the boys and I picked up 40 pounds of luscious local Colorado peaches after dismissal. Hands and faces sticky with juice, the boys dug in before we made it to the car.
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Lemon Walnut Pesto
Posted on August 1, 2008
Tomorrow is my birthday and the festivities have already begun! Last night my husband and the boys and I went out for dinner at our favorite local restaurant. At the end of the meal, my children wanted to order (and split) the Coffee Affogato –vanilla gelato drowned in a shot of espresso. My husband and
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Macadamia Caramel Clusters
Posted on July 11, 2008
We have a big all star game tomorrow, though unfortunately I will be missing it. One of my parents was hospitalized this week so I am flying back to California for a weekend visit. As I tucked my older son into bed tonight he said, “I want extra snuggles since I won’t see you until
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Squash Aduki Chestnut Soup
Posted on April 10, 2008
Over the last month I have received several emails from people despondent over their dietary options, or lack thereof. The touching aspect? Each person thanks me profusely for this website, for providing them with options and offering new ways to enjoy the foods they can eat. The heartbreaking aspect of these same emails? People express
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Charoset
Posted on April 2, 2008
Charoset is one of my favorite Passover foods. During the Seder, this sweet, fruity dish holds a special, symbolic place, reminding us of the mortar which the Jews used to bond bricks while enslaved in Egypt. European Jews (Ashkenazi) traditionally use nuts, apples, cinnamon and sweet wine for this dish. Jews of Middle Eastern descent
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Trail Mix
Posted on March 31, 2008
Dark chocolate, dried cranberries and macadamia nut are a good source of clean energy Coaching my son’s little league team is a hoot. Technically, I am assistant coach. Make that “more than” technically; I am definitely assistant coach. Pete (my friend Blair’s husband) is head coach and he is fantastic. All fun, yet full of
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Stuffed Mushrooms
Posted on March 11, 2008
Gluten-Free Girl recently announced she is with child. Out here in Colorado, I have big news as well. Our pet house-bunny was neutered today. After humping every stuffed animal and slipper in the house, we took him to the vet only to discover that contrary to what the Humane Society had told us when we
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Parsley Pesto with Sundried Tomatoes
Posted on March 3, 2008
Traditionally, pesto is made with basil. This time of year, it’s not so easy to find organic basil at a reasonable price. Really, the time for basil is summer. And we’re definitely not there yet. Not even close, out here in Colorado. And yet, I love pesto. All those good greens ground up into delightful,
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Fig Tapenade with Walnut Crackers
Posted on February 28, 2008
Inspiration struck today. As did its friend creativity. The sun was bright for the third day in a row over here in Colorado and my faith in all things good returned. Whatever had a hold of me –seasonal affect disorder, Mercury in retrograde, who knows, who cares –it’s gone! I took a long slow walk
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Power Bars
Posted on February 1, 2008
For the past few months, I have been playing around with power bar recipes. When I’m on the go, I want to grab something that is packed with nutrition, not too sweet and plenty tasty. I’ve made this power bar recipe a bunch of times now and my taste testers (that would be my husband
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Chocolate Bark
Posted on December 16, 2007
Perfect for holiday parties and potlucks, this chocolate bark is a favorite of mine. It’s another gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan dessert that doesn’t taste it. And for those with no food restrictions whatsoever? Who can say no to candy, let alone chocolate? See for yourself, try some. Chocolate Bark 3 tablespoons 6 tablespoons 2 cups pecans
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Stuffed Dates
Posted on October 14, 2007
Dates are an excellent source of energy and rich in B Vitamins. Stuffed dates are as as sweet as candy, so of course, children like these treats. Adults enjoy the delicate blend of flavors. Stuffed Dates 1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled ¼ cup orange juice, freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon orange zest 1 pinch 20 large
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Granola
Posted on September 11, 2007
I love gluten free granola; sweet and crunchy, it always satisfies a good snack attack. I also get a kick out of using the term “granola” to ridicule my Boulder brethren. However, when I’m feeling earthy, dousing myself in patchouli (which my husband dislikes to no end) I can easily apply the term to myself
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Chicken Salad with Almonds
Posted on August 29, 2007
Tonight’s project was a gluten free chicken salad with almonds. Even though the days of August are long and hot, the month seems to speed by every year, and this year has been no different. Today the boys started school and my older son had his first viola lesson. He locked the viola case to
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Cranberry Chocolate Biscotti
Posted on April 12, 2007
Enjoy this quick and easy gluten free biscotti recipe. Every newly diagnosed celiac wants a good gluten free cookie recipe. This recipe for chocolate biscotti with cranberries is made with high protein almond flour which is a Paleo/primal friendly ingredient and very nutritious. Quick and easy to make this biscotti recipe is perfect with a
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Kale with Cranberries
Posted on February 22, 2007
More kale mom! This salad recipe contains: kale, a cancer fighting superfood packed with flavonoids; cranberries, high in vitamin C; and pine nuts, the edible seed of the pine tree, and higher in protein than any other seed. My boys fight over this one. The four of us can finish off the 2 bunches of
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Spinach Salad
Posted on January 31, 2007
More Spinach Salad, Mom! This salad recipe with spinach is a good way to get the little ones their greens. Child friendly, it’s wonderfully healthy Paleo/primal fare. Children eat salad? Yes, it’s true. The boys eat this in heaps. The secret is fruit. My boys love fruit. I can generally get them to eat anything
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