A couple years ago my friend and I were at the local Natural Grocers, and she bought a Kombucha. “What is that?” I asked. She explained that Kombucha is a probiotic drink, made from something like a mushroom. I’m a huge believer in probiotics, homemade yogurt, and cultured veggies, so I bought one too, and…
Archives for February 2012
The Spunky Coconut Podcast: episode 8 : Kelly talks with Brittany
In this podcast Kelly talks with Brittany of Real Sustenance about her new cookbooks, The Essential Gluten-Free Baking Guides, Part 1 and Part 2, which she wrote with Iris of The Daily Dietribe. Kelly and Brittany also discuss their health obstacles (which may not be appropriate for children). Subscribe on iTunes Listen to Episode 8…
Coconut Cream Whoopie Pies
I’ve been getting more and more into coconut cream concentrate (also called coconut butter or coconut manna). It’s how I made the filling for these coconut cream whoopie pies. If you prefer, I think palm shortening could work, but you might have to play around with the recipe proportions if you try a substitution. (Paleo Parents has a whoopie pie recipe…
Chicken Pot Pie & The Benefits of Coconut Oil over at The Balanced Platter
Please join me today over at The Balanced Platter. I share this recipe for chicken pot pie with a crumble crust, and the benefits of coconut oil. ♥, Kelly Update: I’m so sorry, but the Balanced Platter is now offline, and I don’t have a copy of this recipe. I do, however, have an improved chicken…
The Spunky Coconut Podcast: episode 7 : Kelly talks with Maggie
This week Maggie Savage joins Kelly for a discussion of their families gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free diet. Maggie is the author of She Let Them Eat Cake and the co-creator of The Balanced Platter. Subscribe on iTunes Listen to Episode 7 in a new window. If you enjoy the podcast please leave a review on…
Cookie Dough Bites & The Healthy Gluten-Free Life cookbook review
Valentine’s Day is just days away and I wanted to give my loved ones something sweet, but easy to make. I received a review copy of The Healthy Gluten-Free Life, and it inspired me to make cookie dough bites. Although I’ve already made two recipes from this cookbook and loved them, I decided to use…
Lime Gluten-free Pound Cake
Welcome to this virtual surprise baby shower for our dear friend, Amy! Unfortunately, we can’t all be together to celebrate in person. So join us in sharing our recipes, all dedicated to Amy and her baby boy! I’m bringing a lime gluten-free pound cake with a cute homemade bunting to the party, but I’ve made…
Six Months Today
Today Ginger is six months old! I can’t believe how the time has flown by since she came into our lives. We are so blessed. Thanks so much to my artist friend, SarahKate for pampering me with henna, and taking our photos again! You can see the pregnancy photos she took of me here. In…
Creamy Bok Choy with Gluten-free Dumplings
Ashley loves routine. She also loves going grocery shopping at Natural Grocers, pushing the cart, and saying “hi!” to everyone she sees (and I do mean everyone :-). And she loves her therapeutic horseback riding more than I can tell you. She talks about it constantly. “Tomorrow I have riding!” she tells everyone. Zoe and…