fresh*seasonal*gluten free
Is it early for summer produce to be arriving? Even in California? Seems so to me, but I'm not complaining. The farmers' markets are filling with all things summer--nectarines and peaches, tomatoes and even some melons! My fingers are crossed for a long, pleasant growing season. But the reality is that the lack of rain and scorching temperatures … [Read more...]
Each year my kids' school hosts an event in the week preceding Mothers Day called Muffins for Moms. The premise is that moms join their kids before school for a breakfast in their honor. They are served, obviously, muffins. This year, my sweet daughter did not share the invitation with me, later telling my husband that she didn't want me to feel … [Read more...]
Sometimes we ladies must gather with friends to discuss literature. Or Jon Hamm. Or how our children (or husbands) are driving us crazy. Or all three. Those events, which I find the excuse to attend with some regularity, require certain things...comfy clothes, a big soft couch, adult beverages, and snacks to accompany said adult beverages. Like … [Read more...]
I was a Mexican in another life. Of this I am entirely convinced, especially since I am prone to bouts of fluent Spanish. Sure, some say it's the tequila talking, but when I drink Vodka I don't start waxing poetic in Russian. Nor do I take on a Scottish brogue when I sip on scotch. I've always had an affinity for the language, the food, the … [Read more...]
Growing up in a one-horse town, I never did try too many ethnic dishes. Our restaurants were limited to a couple of greasy spoons, some (excellent) Mexican holes-in-the-wall, and a few (suspect) Chinese dives. I'm pretty sure that most would fail the county restaurant grading system that is implemented where I live now, but at the time, we quite … [Read more...]
Welcome! I'm Alison--recipe developer, mom to three great kids, and a celiac. I always love a good challenge, so right after my positive endoscopy I got straight to work in the kitchen, developing gluten free versions of all my old favorite recipes. Out went the wheat flour and in came a parade of strange sounding ingredients, ancient grains, and new, never-been-touched-by-gluten kitchen equipment.
I'm excited to share my recipes with you, whether you are on a gluten free diet or not--there will be plenty of variety for everyone! So come on in to my kitchen where the music is playing, the coffee is hot, the wine is flowing (and the kids and dog are underfoot). It's a little bit crazy, and a lot messy…but I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for stopping by!
