As I sit down to write about this soup, I can’t help but think about the woman who inspired it, Rachael Rose. A mentor and friend as well as a talented accupuncturist at Full Circle Wellness here in Denver, she always encourages ginger scallion tea to boost the immune system. Although I respect it’s health … Continue reading
Three Superfoods, One Holiday Recipe
Gluten free but not ready to give up stuffing? Here is a different take on a traditional stuffing recipe sure to hit the spot. Plus it’s got 3 superfoods in it! Check out my newest recipe for wild rice stuffing, just in time for the holidays. Enjoy!
10 Tips to Cut Salt
Trying to follow a low sodium diet but not sure where to start? Don’t have time to cook everything by stratch? Don’t know which products to choose? Check out my recent blog post with tips to cut out hidden sodium in your diet: http://www.foodcalc.com/blog/2012/10/13/10-tips-to-cut-sodium/
Chocolate Chip Cookies: Now gluten and dairy free!
Moderation is the key to health. So with that in mind, here is a great recipe for gluten and dairy free chocolate chip cookies. Just because you have a limited diet doesn’t mean you shouldn’t get to eat great cookies once in awhile! See the recipe at my blog post: http://www.foodcalc.com/blog/2012/10/30/chocolate-chip-cookies-now-gluten-dairy-free/
Common Substitutions
Do you react to food? Not sure if it’s an allergy, sensitivity or intolerance? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Check out my new blog post to help answer your questions: http://www.foodcalc.com/blog/2012/11/13/food-allergies-intolerances-sensitivities-what-is-the-difference/
Tortilla Soup
The weather is changing here in Colorado and we are coming into full blown soup season (my favorite)! So when my husband recently got back from a business trip and requested something “healthy and spicy,” I knew just what to make. Plus I had just harvested my late summer vegetables and had most of the … Continue reading
Pickled (Chili) Peppers
Every year I end up growing way more jalapenos and other chili peppers than I know what to do with. I try to give them away, along with my excess plums, zucchini, cucumbers, etc. but invariably some still go to waste. So this year I’m determined to find ways to process this excess produce and … Continue reading
Summer Garden Ratatoullie
Like many home cooks, I often daydream of going to culinary school to become a true chef. Of course there are days when cooking is the last thing I feel like doing. But sometimes I feel truly connected to my food and inspired. This was one of those days. I had all this beautiful summer produce that I … Continue reading
Freezer Stockpile Roasted Tomatoes
I know what you are thinking: You want me to turn on my oven in the middle of summer?! And the answer is YES! Please believe me when I say it is absolutely worth it! And this is coming from somebody living without air conditioning. Words cannot describe how flavorful, rich and sweet these cherry tomatoes become after … Continue reading
Gluten Free Cornbread (dairy free)
There is something about cornbread that just makes me feel like it’s summer. BBQ’d chicken, fresh green beans from the garden, cornbread…yum… Unfortunately, I haven’t eaten much cornbread since going gluten free. Since I’m not much of a baker, I first tried the gluten free mixes and they just aren’t that good. So for awhile I gave up and made … Continue reading