Wonderful Blogger Reveiw of "Organic, Gluten-Free & Delicious"

Big thanks to Anthony & Kerry of our very own local Long Beach, NY blog, Sea by the City!

Kerry wrote quite the fantastic review of my cookbook, "Organic, Gluten-Free & Delicious"

"...Another market day, I bought a ton of zucchini, and my husband and I were pretty sick of eating it sautéed/grilled/baked. I used her recipe for Zucchini Carrot Loaf. It was a hit! We served it to some friends that evening for dessert, and it was totally gone..."

(click here to read the full review).

 

It's wonderful to be paired with talk of our amazing farmer's market here in Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach.  Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting our amazing farmers and fisherman feel pretty darn lucky that they visit us twice a week with their sea & farm fresh goods.

One of my favorite parts of Kerry's review is....she does not live in a strict gluten-free household, just a health conscience one!  Continuing to show that eating gluten-free meals can be for everyone, not just those with a diagnosed case of Celiac Disease. Its all about high quality, nutrient packed, delicious foods that make us feel great!

Thanks again to fellow Long Beachers, Anthony & Kerry, for their continued support & positive influence on our local community! Keep up the great work guys!

Last Smoothies of Summer: Anti-Inflammatory & Immunity Smoothie

Happy Labor Day!  

With the 'last day' of summer upon us, the season of smoothies will be gone with the cooler temperatures fast arriving.

As with anything else I make in my kitchen, I want to make sure to pack my meals with as many vitamins and nutrients as possible.  Also when planning my meals for the day, I really think about what my body needs to function at its best for that time.  Not only do I factor in what is going on with my body, but thinking about the time of year & weather is almost equally as important.
 
I truly use my food as medicine every single day.  It allows me to feel my best and helps prevent things like viruses, colds, allergies & flu simply with my daily meals.

Each ingredient I choose to go into my smoothie is carefully selected for specific health purposes.

*It is very important to use only Organically grown, Non-GMO (genetically modified organism) ingredients. Non-organic versions do not even contain a 10th of the nutrients as the pure organic ones

Almond Milk - high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, iron, potassium, magnesium & more

Good for brain & nervous system health, skin & bones, naturally lactose & gluten free

*You can make your own Almond milk at home*

Coconut Milk  - antimicrobial effects in digestive system, high in healthy saturated fats

Benefits gastrointestinal & cardiovascular systems

 Mango - high content of prebiotic fiber, vitamin C, antioxidants & more 

Aids in digestion & immune funtion

Wild Blueberry - highest antioxidant per serving fruit

Aids in immune function

Raw Walnuts - rich in omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, potassium, B vitamins, zinc, calcium & more

Benefits brain & nervous system, as well as boost immune function

Raw Honey - contains trace minerals, as well as polyphenols that can act as antioxidants

*get honey as local to your home as you can, this will boost its allergy fighting properties

Allergy fighter & immune booster

Hemp Protein Powder - contains essential amino acids, balanced ratio of omega 3 & 6, GLA, and more

Benefits brain, skin, nervous, immune & digestive systems.

Elderberry Syrup - antioxidant rich, vitamins A, C & E, amino acids & more

*simple & most effective if you make your own with your own local raw organic honey, click for recipe from the Holistic Mama

Anti-Inflammatory properties & boosts immune function

Raw Garlic - antimicrobial properties, C & B vitamins, minerals & more

Nature's most powerful anti-biotic & immune booster

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Lauric acid, antioxidant rich, poly-phenols, vitamin E & K, minerals & more

Has antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, & immune boosting abilities.

Benefits skin, hair, brain, nervous, digestive systems. 

Anti-Inflammatory & Immunity Smoothie

1 Cup Organic Coconut Milk (from a carton, unsweetened)

1 Cup Organic Almond Milk (unsweetened)

1 Cup Frozen Organic Mango

1/4 Cup Frozen Organic Blueberries

3 TB Raw Organic Walnut pieces

1 tsp Local Raw Organic Honey

1 tsp Organic Hemp Protein Powder

1 TB Homemade Elderberry Syrup, Optional (for extra immune boosting or allergy fighting)

1 Clove Raw Organic Garlic, peeled, Opitonal (for extra immune boosting)

1 TB Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

Place all ingredients in a 1 quart mason jar and use immersion blender to mix.  Can also use traditional blender.

*Tip: Put Coconut Oil in very last, the oil will harden quickly when made cold, so be sure to blend immediately after adding.

Blend until smooth, and enjoy!

Can store in mason jar in fridge for 12 - 18 hours.

This is one of a select few new recipes in my upcoming 2nd Edition cookbook, "Organic, Gluten-Free & Delicious"  Pre-order your very special copy today, simply click here.

**DISCLAIMER: This information is not to be taken as medical advice from a doctor.  It is for your own informational purposes only.  Please consult a doctor when treating your own health issues.

Special 2nd Edition GF Cookbook & Sneek Peek Biscuit Recipe

A very special 2nd Edition of my cookbook, "Organic, Gluten-Free & Delicious" 

will be coming out this fall, and is currently available for Pre-Order on my website.

Included in this 2nd edition are some minor updates from the Limited 1st edition, plus a handful of brand NEW recipes.  I will be posting the new recipes here for all of you with 1st editions to enjoy as well.  Or course also for those of you who want to try out some of my recipes before purchasing your very own copy. 

As the temperatures are starting to drop at night, I can almost feel the cool Autumn air approaching.  With that cool air comes roasting vegetables, warming soups, and of course more baking in my kitchen.  What better thing to go with soup, other than garlic bread, than a fluffy, flaky biscuit.

Now being gluten-free, I long since given up on the idea of a fluffy biscuit, and settled for more dense versions of biscuits or nothing at all.  But, as with any other food craving I get, I just have to try to make it!  I have to admit, I was almost shocked at how good these came out.  They are the biscuits I had been dreaming about all these years.  And now I also have a great dough base for other things like, crust for a quiche, blankets for 'pigs in a blanket', and more things to dream up.
Dream up your own way to use this versatile dough, and share what you come up with!

Classic Biscuits : Gluten - Free, of course!

3/4 Cup Brown Rice Flour                  2 Organic Eggs
1/4 Cup Arrowroot Powder                 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil Ghee, melted
1/2 Cup Tapioca Flour                         1/2 Cup Almond Milk, unsweetened 
2 tsp Baking Powder                           1/2 Cup Grated Raw Cheese, Optional   
1 tsp Xanathan Gum
1/2 tsp Real Salt
1 TB Granulated Sugar

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the DRY ingredients on the LEFT. 

Mix in all remaining ‘wet’ ingredients until batter is just mixed. 

Drop dough onto parchment lined baking sheet as 2” round biscuits.

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until biscuits start to lightly brown.

Let cool, serve & enjoy alone or dip into a hot soup!