“Trail Mix” No Bake Cookies {Gluten-Free Optional}

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I like quick and easy foods- I don't make a lot of desserts for my kids and I usually over think any sweet things I DO make them...  I try so hard not to use unhealthy ingredients that I just end up ... not making anything. I've been wanting to make a recipe with Bob's Red Mill Museli that my kids would eat. Granted, I could have bought all the ingredients separately but I'm going to just say … [Read more...]

Bob’s Red Mill: An Amazing Company

My heart was pounding in anticipation when I saw this sign- this is where all the magic happens!

This post is LONG overdue. Over 3 months ago I had the privilege to go to Portland for a few days and while there I was able to go on a tour of one of my favorite companies - Bob's Red Mill. In case you haven't looked closely at most of my recipes, a good number of them have Bob's Red Mill products in them. In fact, my most popular 3 recipes do- -Quinoa Granola -Chewy Granola Bar … [Read more...]

Look What I Did!!

Ellen and I

I am actually at a turning point in my life.  Divorced for 3 years this December, I have worked at Life Family Chiropractic since August of '09.  If wasn't for the flexibility of my boss, Dr. Chris Akey, I wouldn't have made it these three years!  He always wrote 'thank you' on the bottom of my check and I loved that!  I only worked part time, but I really felt like my kids needed me home … [Read more...]

Eggplant Parmesan (with a Gluten Free option)

Eggplant Parm in Detroit Sept. 2011

    Have I got a recipe for YOU!  A friend of mine from many years ago is a chef. (A pretty great one at that!)  When I visited Detroit last September, Aaron allowed me to help him in the kitchen one day.  We created Eggplant Parmesan:     It was amazing… It took me a year to get it together and re-create this dish.  I decided to share it with you for two … [Read more...]