Tag Archives: lactose free

Banana Bread Nights

I got home from yoga close to 9:00 in the evening this week and didn’t really feel like eating dinner but was still hungry. You know the feeling. I made myself a light salad, and should have stuck with that. … Continue reading

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Coconut Ginger Ice Cream for Mom

For Mother’s Day many, many years ago, I made an angel food cake with strawberries for my mom. After the cake and day of mom was over, we had a ton of egg yolks and strawberries left in the house. … Continue reading

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Jennifer’s Birthday Peanut Butter and Jam Bars

My roommate’s birthday is coming up and she’s been on an elimination diet for a few weeks now. I’ve been wanting to make her some kind of cake but it has to be gluten and dairy free- okay, got that. … Continue reading

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Matzo Brei, just like Moses ate.

2012: The year Gluten Free Matzo was discovered. Yes, Yehuda finally started making a GF version and I could not be more glad. Just like when I was a kid, matzo with cream cheese and jelly makes the best after … Continue reading

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Roasted Cauliflower with Raisins, Capers, and Almonds. Yes.

I am very particular about how I like my cauliflower. I used to like it if my mom roasted it with butter, breadcrumbs, and cheese. I still only liked the small pieces that were doused in the topping, but I … Continue reading

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Date and Walnut Bread Obsession

Ever since I injured my foot it’s been hard (nay impossible) to exercise and it’s wearing on me. Oh how it wears on me. I decided to cut out sugar and sugar-types to see if it would make a difference … Continue reading

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Walnut Paté-ish

Once again I tasted something delicious at the store and decided to remake it my way at home: gluten-less, cheaper, and perhaps even tastier. I came home late one night, pulled out the trusty food processor and created this walnut … Continue reading

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Thai Cucumber Salad

I was craving a little Tom Kha Gai and decided to make a side dish of sweet and slightly spicy cucumbers to go along with it. I’d say it was a success and had a nice cooling effect after eating … Continue reading

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Real Live Blueberry Muffins

Once upon a time I lived in Japan and all I really wanted was a muffin. I’d find places called “Mr Donuts” and “Hot Cake Muffin” or “Big Poppa Cakes”. I’d see a muffin and I would buy it and … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake Part Deux

I decided to try my hand at carrot cake again for the umpteenth time. I love this recipe. I made two layers on the Sunday prior to a cake and ice cream birthday party at my house. Making the cake … Continue reading

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