Recipes

It’s 85 degrees in my house (because we do without A/C, but that’s another story!).  Despite the heat I’m still in the kitchen because there’s nothing like a slice of fresh, whole wheat bread topped with nut butter and homemade jam.  Yum-o!  Today I made a double batch of organic raspberry and a single batch […]

July ushers in the epitome of summer garden abundance here in Wisconsin. So I was disappointed to see my local supermarket in town selling a teeny “fresh” box of basil from California, a quarter of an ounce for $2.49. With these high ingredient prices, it’s no wonder making your own pesto hasn’t evolved to higher

Looking for a gluten free chocolate cake that’s fit for a queen? We’ve got your recipe right here!

While browsing the aisles at any grocer, you are likely to see 10’s or even 100’s of options in the “energy” or “food” bars.  Not only are these processed, full of sugar and often contain preservatives, they are also pricey.  The bars my husband and son prefer (Clif) run between $0.99 (on sale) to $2.00. 

I shouldn’t have been surprised to discover that the bread I’ve been making for my family costs between $1.00 and $1.50 per loaf.  Comparable bread at the grocer/bakery will run $4.00 or more a loaf.  The variation in price depends on add-ins which provide flavor and texture.  This recipe is simple, quick and tasty.  We

Our family includes food allergies, Celiac disease, environmentalists and animal lovers.  As a result, we have a diverse diet which includes, organic, natural, gluten free, wheat free, dairy free, vegetarian and sometimes vegan meals.  I’m always on alert for new foods and recipes which will fit into our diverse and different diet. I think we’ve

A cool summer salad is the perfect side dish complement for a summer barbecue or dinner on a warm evening.  Many summer salads are mayonnaise based though and typically not too healthy.  Here’s a simple, healthy, and quite delicious antipasto salad. Here are the ingredients that you’ll need.  As always, I strive for the most

I confess, I’m slow to change.  At least when it comes to cooking.  A devout recipe follower, I measure my cups and teaspoons and follow recipe direction as if they were sent from above. Until this week, when I finally took our new solar oven out of the box.  We bought this Global Sun Oven

One of my favorite places to eat in town is Jyoti-Bihanga, a tasty vegetarian/vegan restaurant run by the Sri Chinmoy folks.  If you aren’t familiar with them, I’ll tell you this – they make a fantastic fake meatloaf, they call it Neatloaf. You can imagine how excited I was when a friend of mine e-mailed

June on our Wisconsin farm and B&B, Inn Serendipity, ushers in a few weeks of chaos.  Tending everything from gardens to B&B guests, June packs in a cornucopia of duties that take time away from the kitchen and savoring the abundance of the early summer season. Don’t get me wrong as I truly relish this

This twist on classic pizza ushers in summer with a tender gluten-free crust, garlicky oven-roasted tomato sauce and the zing of fresh herbs.  You could top this with homemade mozzarella cheese or soy cheese, but what if you’re avoiding both dairy and the highly-processed soy isolates found in many cheese alternatives? Is it even possible

Strawberries and cucumbers seem to be everywhere this summer and they make yummy accents to refreshing salads. Shown above is a simple salad packed with the following skin refreshing nutrients when eaten:

The dawn of summertime — just over a week away — calls for barefoot lunches, iced coffee, blossoming flowers, and colorful produce. And what better food to showcase summer’s brightness than a refreshing, cooling coleslaw? Purple cabbage, white-stemmed chard, orange carrots, and green zucchini combine for the perfect combination of crunch and tang.  This naturally