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Tip: Cashew Butter Apple for lunch

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Jillian Hudson

A granny smith apple sealed with nut butter was a college lunch staple for me. It was quick and easy. Toss it in a baggie and go!

I don’t eat peanuts anymore due a mold allergy but that hasn’t stopped me from enjoying this healthy treat. read more

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Sweet Potato French Toast Custard – Corn-free,GF

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Jillian Hudson

Sweet potato french toast custard is a great gluten-free breakfast or dessert treat that’s also refined sugar-free and dairy-free. It’s also an easy sell to kids that don’t like eggs. They think they’re getting a treat but you know there’s an egg in each serving. Bonus! read more

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Dwarf Bread – Gluten-free, Corn-free, Egg-free

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jillian Hudson

From Wikipedia article on the Discworld series:

Dwarf bread is like hardtack, only more so; its properties are a parody of Middle-earthcram and lembas. It will enable you to survive for days (by making you realise you are surrounded by things that look more edible) and never goes stale, possibly because it was always stale. Its primary use is as a weapon… read more

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Turkey Chili – A completely revamped old family recipe

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Jillian Hudson

Chili was an old family staple growing up. It’s so warm and comforting in the winter. When the temperature dips low enough to switch on the heater, my mind immediately goes to this recipe. To be clear, this is not “Texas-style” chili. My mom grew up in Michigan. This is probably more appropriately called a stew, but we call it chili in my family. So there! read more

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Creole Sauce – My Wacky Reflux Reliever!

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Jillian Hudson

Whenever reflux is causing that burning sensation in my belly, I turn to my creole sauce. Weird, I know. I can only speculate that the mild spiciness that I use is just enough to create additional digestive juices to relieve the problem of low stomach acid. A friend of a friend uses Indian food for the same effect. However, I’m not making any medical promises here. I can only promise that it tastes gooooood! read more

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Butter Cookies – Gluten free, Refined sugar free

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Jillian Hudson

Due to popular request, I’m posting this recipe for butter cookies that I gave out for Christmas. I promise this is not solely a cookie blog! I do have a more balanced repertoire in mind. read more

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