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Cinnamon Apple Millet

Taught a fun class for DC Celiacs today up in Bethesda.  We talked about healthy eating, a variety of gluten-free grains, seeds, fibers, etc. and how work them into our diets.  Even better, a few volunteers brought in their favorite … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chai

Quick and easy, one pan wonders or as Ricki puts it, flash in the pan.  As we are trying to get our house in condition to sell, I find myself unable to make grand concoctions, because then there are too … Continue reading

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Chocolate Raspberry Pie–Food as Love

Q: What’s better than a beautiful organic raspberry? A: A beautiful organic raspberry from your very own garden. It’s not growing now, of course, since we’re smack in the midst of winter, but I have a frozen stash to remind … Continue reading

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Harvest Apple Crisp II

  Apples are one of my favorite foods.  Maybe it’s because I grew up in New York?  Either way, I’ve been an apple snob since I was a little kid.  Store bought apples can’t compare to Farmer’s Markets. Mac Intosh … Continue reading

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The BEST Chocolate Ganache–SF Vegan Sweet Treats Part 2

Holy chocolate! My current new love happens to be this ungodly rich, creamy, smooth, luscious chocolate ganache frosting.  Which is, as usual, vegan and sugar free, but you’d absolutely never know.  I had half a can of coconut milk from … Continue reading

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Sweet Treats Part 1: Caramel-y Apple Dip (Vegan)

We had a party last weekend with 30 lovely guests, many gored pumpkins and a bunch of rambunctious kids.  And what went fastest?  Apple slices.  I know, who would have thought?  Granted, they were my favorites, fresh from the Farmer’s … Continue reading

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Lentil Stew (and why I love my garden)

Gardening is such a joy.  I don’t always get a lot of food or exercise out of it, per se, but it’s so delightful to spy a growing watermelon, a new flower budding, my first artichoke–oh!  my babies.  The butterflies, … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chestnut Fudge

Note: Somehow I managed to ‘un-publish’ this recipe and I just realized it, so I’m sharing this again because it’s too good to miss!  Bon appetit! This fudge, or a version of it, was my saving grace.  When I went … Continue reading

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Kalamata (Sesame free) Hummus

I got a new toy, a food processor. I broke my old food processor, which has been a huge bummer. I didn’t realize how much I used it! And, it kept me from exploring Ricki’s fantastic e-book, Desserts without Compromise. … Continue reading

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Herby Almond Crackers (vegan)

I was surprised to see Elana’s recipe for Vegan Herb Crackers, especially since I had been planning on posting mine this week! Upon looking at the recipes, they’re quite a bit different so I figured I’d go ahead and share … Continue reading

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