Dr. Candida has a bum ankle this week. Trying to stay off of it. Therefore, I have not been working on my recipes. The boyfriend desperately wanted pizza last night. We went to Al Forno Ferruzza but they were out of GF crusts. It was a bummer. It looked great, smelled awesome and the menu…
DetailsThat chill in the air and smell of fall has arrived, despite the warmer days we are enjoying in the great NW. Time to start baking again. I thought we would start with muffins. GF and vegan is challenging in the muffin area. They often come out dense and heavy. This is a pretty solid base…
DetailsOne of our favorite spots to have an indulgent Sunday afternoon is Astoria, Oregon located at the very tip of the Oregon Coast. The spot where Lewis and Clark finished their great expedition of the west. Also where the mighty Columbia River empties into the Pacific Ocean. The energy of the town is so charming,…
DetailsI love this blend. I enjoyed it throughout the day as I studied for boards. Great for the student but also for anyone who wants to support memory and concentration. I added a few extra herbs that will support digestion and allergies/liver cleansing. I think this is appropriate as we exit summer, moving into fall.…
DetailsI got the base of this recipe from the lovely Chayo Wilson. I had to veganize it and added a little baking tip I learned in my pastry chef days. THESE ARE A HIT AND A CINCH TO MAKE! Nutmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 cups almond or hazelnut meal ( I get mine at Trader…
DetailsCandida’s Granola Gluten Free, Vegan, Refined Sugar Free There are so many of these recipes out there. This one is a huge hit at my house. Everybody loves it! It’s full of nutrients, fiber, protein, healthy oils and omegas. It is moderately sweetened with whatever you like. I use maple usually. Depends on what I…
DetailsAnthocyanins create the pigments red, blue and purple found in fruits and veggies. They are such powerful medicine!!! Anti-inflammation, anti-viral, anti-microbial, pro-circulation. Some treatments include Diabetes, ulcers, improves visual acuity… cherry juice treats and prevents the Gout. The fruits and veggies high in these little beauties are so abundant right now. These frozen treats are a…
DetailsSo this is a hard one for me. Being Italian, bread has always been something I straight up love. It’s also one of the things that doesn’t translate well as gluten free. I have searched and searched. They tend to be really heavy and dense. Kinda landing in your tummy like lead. Or they taste…
DetailsSo I was in Maine looking for treats. The weather was MUGGY! Not used to that at all anymore. I wanted to get ice cream because New England does ice cream WAY better then anywhere else in the country. I was so pleased when I found these 2 gems: Gelato Fiasco– This place is awesome and…
DetailsPeople go bananas over this salad! Play around with the flavors if you’d like, but I think it’s perfect as is. Full of iron, minerals, vitamins, fiber and liver cleansing with all the lemon juice! Enjoy! Arugula Salad: 1/2 onion diced 1 corn either pre-boiled or grilled then slice kernels off 1 small clove of garlic…
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