This quick and simple cranberry chia seed jam is seriously so goooood! Cranberries, by nature, are tart and that is exactly why I love this jam. The final product is also a stunning color! Why Chia Seeds? Jellies and jams are typically made with the addition of a thickener called pectin. Pectin is a starch…
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Gluten-Free Almond Poppyseed Muffins
You may notice a couple of things around here: I like to make meatballs and I like to make muffins. That sounds so strange. 😉 I love them both because they’re easy. And we all need some easy in our lives! I have ALWAYS loved almond poppyseed muffins. Who am I kidding. I love all…
Loco Moco (Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free)
Have you ever been to Hawaii? If so, then I bet you’ve eaten (or at least heard of) a popular local dish called a loco moco! What Is A Loco Moco? Brian and I were married on Maui in 2011 so Hawaii has a very special place in my heart. And one of my all-time…
Gluten-Free Restaurants in Minneapolis/St. Paul
This list is current as of March 25, 2019. I LOVE living in Minneapolis. Besides the culture and amazing people we have here, we are fortunate to have a great selection of gluten-free restaurants, breweries, and food trucks. One of the things I also love is that we are so close to St. Paul and…
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread
Happy fall y’all!! It is officially the first weekend of fall 2018 and I am loving it. The weather last weekend was 90 and humid and I was just over it!! I love living in Minnesota and getting to experience all four seasons – it makes me appreciate all the little things each one has…
Gluten-Free Banana Bread Muffins
Soft and squishy muffins that you’d never even be able to tell are gluten-free? Sign me up! This recipe is dairy-free because it calls for shortening instead of butter. I found a great article on HealthLine about shortenings and their scientific properties, the different kinds of shortenings, and I even learned that the Federal Drug Administration…
Gluten-Free at Original Pancake House
Is there anything better than that first cup of coffee in the morning? I think not! We have a restaurant up the street from our house that we used to go to all the time. The owners knew us by name and they gave my kids hugs every time we walked in the door. They…