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Allergy friendly chia dried fruit bars

I’ve previously mentioned TJs dried fruit bars because they are a relatively healthy on-the-go option for kiddos with allergies (the only ingredients are dried fruit). I don’t love the amount of sugar in them, but since that’s my only issue, I’m cool with it. However, every time I buy one (at 99 cents per bar) I think in my head how easy they would be to make. The only ingredients are literally dried apples + dried _______ (whatever the flavor was – coconut, banana, strawberry, mango, etc). They continue to make more flavors which has been nice. Variety… Read more >

Elise January 8, 2015 Uncategorizedallergy, recipe Read more >

New Year’s Eve 2015

Hi new year! I’m not the kind of person to set “resolutions” really. I’ve sorta done it in the past, because who hasn’t (?), but I usually gave myself vague goals like “drink more water”. That said, I can definitely see the appeal in resetting your focus after the holidays, when desserts are impossible to turn down and there’s always some sort of feast in front of your face. But I exercise regularly all year and that’s always a priority for me, whether it’s January or not. Similarly, I always want to eat good quality whole food…. Read more >

Elise January 7, 2015 Uncategorizedrestaurant review Read more >

Allergy friendly baked French toast

This was our Christmas day breakfast spread. Yummmm…I want it all again now that I’m seeing it here. I promised to share the recipe for the baked french toast because it was allergen free (except for eggs) and delicious (according to my family at least), so here it is. Bonus: It can be made ahead of time so you can focus on hanging out with company while still serving an awesome breakfast! I found these Udi’s French Baguettes in the freezer section at Whole Foods, but I know they are carried elsewhere. There are other brands… Read more >

Elise January 6, 2015 Uncategorizedallergy, recipe Read more >

The weekly menu

I have SOOOO much catching up to do with the weekly menus! That’s how things go around the holidays though, yes? Some stuff (i.e. blogging) just falls by the wayside. Even though I haven’t been posting about it, I’ve still been consistently planning and prepping our meals all through December, in spite of the wild cards that are the holidays(!!). And it’s been good at keeping our budget somewhat in check. Of course we spent lots more than normal this past month, but that’s expected. It’s just the way it is. Had I not been… Read more >

Elise January 5, 2015 Uncategorized Read more >

Super low carb granola

My friend just got diagnosed with diabetes so I’ve been working to help out with managing the diet side of things (not that I’m an expert or anything, but I do know more than most people about nutrition in general). For Christmas I made them granola – without any grains and hardly any carbs at all. Low carb granola [vegan, gluten free, dairy free] Ingredients: 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup almonds, slivered 1/4 cup almond meal 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup pepitas 1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 1/2 cup hemp seeds 1/2 cup… Read more >

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