Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

I guess someone heard me repeatedly whining about Seattle’s lack of summer; we’ve had a string of beautiful, summery weather this week and last. So I feel that sharing an ice cream recipe with you is completely appropriate now. (I … Continue reading

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Cinnamon Bun Muffins

Call these what you want: cinnamon bun muffins, cinnamon muffins, cinnamon rolls. The bottom line is, they are gluten-free and contain a lot of cinnamon. I thought I had posted this recipe eons ago, but when a reader mentioned cinnamon … Continue reading

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Strawberry Muffins and Cream

It’s July 4th weekend here in the U.S., and it’s also the final Wimbledon weekend and the start of the Tour de France. Being a life-long tennis player (junior tennis, high school varsity, college varsity, USTA and club team tennis), … Continue reading

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Frozen Dipped Banana Pops

I’m not going to grouse about how it still feels like fall early spring in Seattle, and how it rained this weekend. Instead, I will tell you about our latest treat in the freezer, that I can’t seem to make … Continue reading

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Hummus & Veggies

There haven’t been many bean-inspired dishes in my life until recently. I’ve been making the basic dishes that you may know, using black beans and lentils for soups and salads, but I steered clear of garbanzo beans until my younger … Continue reading

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Fluffy Chocolate Cupcakes (using coconut flour)

Every so often I  play around a bit (just a bit) with the ratio of eggs to coconut flour. Coconut flour is not difficult to bake with as long as you remember one thing: it loves moisture. Sucks up moisture … Continue reading

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Quinoa Granola

On a whim, I purchased a box of quinoa flakes, not knowing what I would do with them or what to expect taste-wise. I’m happy to say that this was a great leap of faith, and worth the risk. My … Continue reading

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (using almond flour)

Here’s my version of a lemon poppy seed muffin using almond flour, and it’s gluten-free, of course. We’ve been eating the poppy seed muffins made with coconut flour non-stop for two weeks, but I have had questions about making a … Continue reading

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (using coconut flour)

I love popping these in my bag for a snack while I’m on the run. Lemon, poppy seeds, and coconut flour – these are the some of the ingredients in these muffins, and they’re also alkalizing agents for your body. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies (crunchy, brown sugar)

Almond meal gets a bad rap sometimes, possibly because it doesn’t work well in recipes where you want a finer, lighter result. But it does work well in some recipes, and I’ve been experimenting to find out where it does … Continue reading

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