So I julienned a butternut squash. Julienne peelers are pretty awesome. I use them with zucchini and sweet potatoes too. I intend to experiment further with other veggies as well. This is actually the one I have. I borrowed the picture to the right from google because I failed to take a photo. The picture of... Continue Reading →
Socca flat bread with cilantro pesto #foodie friday (grain free)
Today I only made enough for one serving so I used 1/4 cup of chick pea (garbanzo bean) flour. I tossed in half a small onion, a large garlic clove and a teaspoon of chia seeds. (yes I go crazy with variations) I didn't cook the onion or the garlic, I just tossed them all together with a tablespoon of olive oil and some salt and pepper too and then I blended it all with my immersion blender (my favorite small kitchen appliance). … [click on title to read more]
Socca — flatbread made with chick-pea flour. Grain/gluten free. #foodie friday
I made socca (chickpea flour flatbread) it came out great. I was so excited as I eat nothing even vaguely bread-like these days. I made half of it with tomato and basil (for my husband....drizzled olive oil on top). This is a recipe that lends itself to variations. You can make it plain with no herbs or onion, or vary the herbs and use garlic instead. Caraway seed would be good too and I'm sure many other variations too. Oh, I can't eat cinnamon, but I can imagine a sweet version with cinnamon and vanilla and a bit of your favorite sweetener as well. Play with the recipe...I plan to! … [click on title for the rest of the post]
Raisin pumpkin bread/cake **grain free, sugar free** today is #foodie Friday
So this is a paleo acceptable dessert of sorts. Some paleo people would take issue with the raisins. It's also acceptable on the GAPS diet for the most part. You might want to skip the baking soda. Otherwise it's all legal. I was making this yummy bread/cake while I was still eating eggs. I've since... Continue Reading →

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