Grain Free

Paleo Jambalaya

I love easy and delicious recipes, and this one doesn’t disappoint! This Paleo Jambalaya recipe was sent to me from a friend (thanks Kristy!) who said it was delish and...

Carrot, kale, apple and ginger protein smoothie

I know many people who have a hard time eating breakfast in the morning, and though I’ve never ben one of those people, I understand why it’s hard to imagine eating a...

Pollo al mattone: Chicken under a brick

Some dinner inspiration, thanks to Michael Lomonaco of Porter House New York. It requires a bit of prepping as it  calls for soaking the chicken overnight, but as one of my...

Apple, carrot & ginger juice

Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer.  Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...

Apple, carrot & ginger juice

Thanks to a recent gift from my parents, the fam and I are enjoying some delicious fresh juice on our new Jack LaLanne juicer.  Jack Lalanne was known for his incredible health and...

Paleo Smoothie of the day

This is a fave smoothie of mine that helps ward off inflammation and gives a good boost of energy in the morning. For some it’s an acquired taste but I...

Fritata Aleta, easy and delish!

I ran across this recipe in the User-submitted Cookbook from Mark’s Daily Apple and loved it for its ease of making, and the fact that it’s packed with a much needed protein punch in the morning. I always...

Spicy Cocoa Roasted Almonds

A friend sent me this recipe from Kitchen Addiction as a great idea for a sweet/salty treat, and suggested they would make nice home-made gifts too, and I have to...

How allergen-free friendly is your town?

Since learning of my gluten sensitivity almost 3 years ago (after more than 15 years of symptoms!), I have been lucky enough to live in 2 amazing cities which are...

Gluten-free chocolate chip scones

Gluten free, dairy free and packed with flavor, almond flour scones! These amazingly delicious dark chocolate scones are a hit with our non gluten-free friends as well, so you can...

Dishes on Juicing

Last month I found out that a friend of mine was in need of both a liver and heart transplant; sadly, I knew he wasn’t likely to survive this diagnosis,...

Healthy recipes from The White House

As many of you know, The First Lady, Michelle Obama, has been a staunch advocate for better health conditions in our schools and homes in an  effort to help reverse the epidemic of childhood...