My oldest son loves to grow things.  He enjoys planting different types of fruits and vegetables. We are very fortunate to have lots of windows with natural sunlight.  Yes, all of his gardening is done in doors. My son purchased a young strawberry plant last year.  Now that young plant is growing fruit.  You are probably thinking that the strawberries are extremely small.  They are actually the correct size for a young strawberry plant that is grown without GMOs and chemicals that enhance fruit production.  Unfortunately we have become a society that is accustomed to fruits and vegetables that are chemically enhanced. This has made it difficult to recognize fruits and vegetables in their “natural” or “organic” form.  Enjoy the pictures and please email or post comments. 

  XOXOX

Dawn

Do you love the taste of fried fish with a crispy coating?  Try frying your favorite fish in a gluten free rice flour and corn meal.  I fried my Tilapia fillets in a coating made from Arrowhead Mills Organic Yellow Corn Meal (it is gluten free) and EnerG Pure Rice Flour.  I seasoned the corn meal and rice flour mixture with salt and pepper.  Then I fried my fish in sunflower oil.  It tastes great!

It was an honor to be a part of Alita Carter’s event at the Bethune Center in Jersey City, NJ. I had the opportunity to meet several new vendors and the community members.  I also enjoyed sharing my gluten free baked goods with everyone.  I love it when people are surprised at how great my gluten free baked goods taste.  Lots of people recognize the health benefits of eating gluten free.  Unfortunately they have been timid about eliminating glutens from their diet.  This stems from the fear of eating tasteless food.  I managed to change several minds, at least about gluten free baked goods with my gluten free mini cupcakes and cookies.  Enjoy the pictures!

XOXOX
Dawn

Please read the ingredients in your allergy medication carefully.  Call the manufacturer and/or check online to see if the product contains glutens.  This applies to over the counter and prescription allergy medicine.

If you have a gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease you must be careful of all glutens.  That includes topical glutens that you place on your skin.  It also includes glutens that you ingest (even if you do not swallow the product that contains glutens).  Toothpaste is a product that can contain glutens.  When selecting toothpaste research the manufacturer and make certain that the product you are selecting is gluten free.  The Tom’s brand appears on many gluten free product websites.  Toothpaste is not exciting. BUT it is worth the effort to avoid glutens!

Gluten free does not mean giving up carbohydrates.  I enjoy raisin bread made with Glutino Gluten free flour, raisins, cinnamon, apples and nutmeg.  My bread is tasty and moist.  I enjoy the bread topped with butter or cream cheese.  This flour is good for baking bread.