Spotlight on Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushrooms (lentinula edodes) are the second most cultivated mushrooms, the button mushroom being the first. Are there any benefits to eating mushrooms or should the fungus be left where it grows? Continue reading “Spotlight on Shiitake Mushrooms”

Product Review: Otto’s Naturals Cassava Flour

 

Cassava flour is made from the yuca root. Unlike tapioca starch which is starch taken from the root, cassava is the whole root.

The yuca roots are peeled, dried and ground into flour. Continue reading “Product Review: Otto’s Naturals Cassava Flour”

Pumpkin Muffins

 

Well, its pumpkin season. Who doesn’t love toasty pumpkin bread? My family prefers muffins, so that’s what we do. You can’t even tell they’re gluten free and low sugar! They are moist and fluffy. Continue reading “Pumpkin Muffins”

Panera Style Black Bean Soup

 

Jack frost was nipping at our noses this morning. It had to happen eventually. It was the perfect day for some homemade black bean soup, Panera style. Continue reading “Panera Style Black Bean Soup”

Product Review: Complete by Juice Plus+

Complete by Juice Plus+ is a protein shake mix that comes in vanilla and chocolate. It boasts Continue reading “Product Review: Complete by Juice Plus+”

Product Review: The Gluten and Grain Free Gourmet Cookies

Gluten and Grain Free Gourmet out of Ohio,  is a Paleo bakery and food company. I met Jen at the Nourish Festival this year. She specializes in food products that fit the following dietary lifestyles Continue reading “Product Review: The Gluten and Grain Free Gourmet Cookies”

2019 Nourished Festival

 

The Gluten Free Allergy Friendly Expo is now  Nourished: The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival! Isn’t that a mouthful?

You can just call it Nourished Festival! Continue reading “2019 Nourished Festival”

Product Review: Cocomels coconut milk caramels

Cocomels are a dairy free caramel candy from JJ’s Sweets.  I’ve eating them for a while, but they sent me a new flavor to try, so I thought I would write a Cocomels review. Continue reading “Product Review: Cocomels coconut milk caramels”

Product Review : Parma Vegan Parmesan

 

When you’ve gone dairy free or vegan, sometimes you miss the flavor of a little cheese. Continue reading “Product Review : Parma Vegan Parmesan”