Not Just Any Old Hummus

Everyone has a hummus recipe. At least I think so. But in case you don’t know what hummus is (my husband didn’t …but more about that later), I’ll tell you:
Larousse Gastronomique, my all-time favorite food reference, defines hummus as, “An Arabic and Greek dish made from cooked chick peas crushed with sesame paste (tahini), garlic [...]

Finding Balance with Food: An Incredible Freedom, Part 1

Before reading the post below, I suggest you read My Lifelong Journey with Food and see for yourself how my life has changed. You can also learn more about this me and this site here.
At the end of each Finding Balance with Food post, I’ll leave you with one of the meals or snacks I [...]

Honey Cake

This month’s Adopt a Gluten-Free Blogger is being hosted by Heather at Celiac Family.  Thank you, Heather!  Please drop by her blog and take some time to review the other submissions to this event.
I’m sure you’ve been to Elana’s Pantry. If you haven’t, it’s a place you must drop by when you have time [...]

Dinner with Barefoot, Part 2: Mustard-Roasted Fish

If this is your first time joining me for Dinner with Barefoot, you might want to catch up here:
Part 1: Salmon & Lentils
This series is about becoming more than what we already are, about reaching, about looking honestly at ourselves and deciding where we can grow. It’s about admitting imperfections and releasing their [...]

How to Make a Flavorful, Lower-Fat Vinaigrette in Two Simple Steps

I don’t do fat-free anything unless it naturally comes that way. And honestly, I’m not a calorie or fat-gram counter. I am, however, conscious of what I put in my mouth. When I stumble across a way to decrease fat without sacrificing quality or flavor, I’m all for it. This salad dressing does just that, [...]