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• Following An Anti-Inflammatory Diet at the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo, Des...

  

  Since discovering that gluten is one of my inflammation triggers, it has been tempting to blame all of my autoimmune woes on that troublesome little protein, an... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Daawat 2013: An Indian Feast with A Philanthropic Mission

  

  Last weekend, for the second year in a row, the Midwestern Gentleman and I were delighted to join friends to attend Daawat, a fundraising event sponsored by... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Simple Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops Fit for Easter Dinner (GF/DF)

  

  Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops with Potato and Tomato Gallettes and Roasted Asparagus with Lemon,The Midwestern Gentleman and I enjoyed a simple, cozy dinner... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Cabin Fever & Garden Dreams

  

  The garden, waiting for spring.The calendar says spring, but Mother Nature has not been cooperating.  Last weekend, the promising glimpses of crocus and daffodi... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 GARDENING, HOME

• Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with Whipped Coconut “Cream” and Agave-Macerated...

  

  I love lemon, especially lemon with poppyseeds, in any sort of baked goods: tea bread, scones, muffins, cookies, you name it.  Since many traditional bakery... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Trinbagonian Peppersauce & the Chile Pepper Conundrum

  

  This recipe is my take on the ubiquitous peppersauce that turns up the gastronomic piquancy in Trinidad and Tobago cuisine.  It’s ridiculously easy to make,... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• How I “Got Lucky”

  

  A year ago this month I was diagnosed with a chronic autoimmune disease after two years of being sick enough to know something was wrong — truly wrong — beyond... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vegetable Pelau (Gluten-Free/Vegan)

  

  You might have thought I’m finally over Trinidad & Tobago… but that’s actually not likely to happen any time soon.  Inspired by our visit, the Midwestern... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES, VEGETARIAN & VEGAN

• Sweet Or Savory Crepes (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free)

  

  Cinnamon vanilla crepes with mango-peach compote.The Midwestern Gentleman and I love a good crepe.  Our former favorite crepe recipe relies on whole wheat... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tobago Cocoa Estate & Trinitario Chocolate

  

  Remember my post on Crio Bru brewed cocoa, when I mentioned that the Gent and I would be visiting a cocoa plantation on our visit to Trinidad Tobago? Well,... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• My New Favorite Condiment: Trinbagonian “Green Seasoning”

  

  Along with garlic sauce, hot peppersauce, and tamarind sauce, “green seasoning” is one of the quintessential condiments of Trinidad and Tobago, a nation that... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• A Vacation Within a Vacation: Tobago

  

  Tobago is where Trinidadians go on vacation when they need a break from the hustle and bustle of their own gorgeous Caribbean island. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Traditional Trinidadian Home Cooking (Gluten-Free!)

  

  View from Lady Chancellor Hill in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad.If you follow a gluten-free diet and are traveling to the lovely sister-islands nation of Trinidad &... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Brewed Hot Chocolate: Crio Bru

  

  Crio Bru brewed cocoa was hands-down my favorite foodie discovery of 2012. I almost didn’t tell you about it because all the hot cocoa is for me. Then I... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Vitamix Love & A Recipe for Creamy Beet Dip (GF, DF, V)

  

  We got a Vitamix.We’d been using our Oster blender once or twice a day, and after nearly a year of this kind of heavy use, the motor was clearly dying a slow an... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Anti-Inflammatory Purple Velvet Soup (GF, DF, V)

  

  As you may already have guessed, the Midwestern Gentleman and I call this soup “purple velvet” for its deep purple color and its velvety texture. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Packed-With-Goodness Breakfast Cookies (Vegan/Gluten-Free/No Added Sugar)

  

  These soft, slightly chewy breakfast “cookies” are packed with delicious flavors and healthful ingredients that balance carbs, protein, and fiber to fill you up. Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• The Ideal Winter Salad: Quinoa with Oranges, Beets, & Pomegranate

  

  I usually post my own recipes here at What IF Gourmet, but I love this salad so much I’m going to shoo you over to Eating Well Magazine and urge you to try it. Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Healthy Holidays: Hiking Camelback Mountain

  

  When the Midwestern Gentleman and I left home on the Winter Solstice, our backyard looked like this, courtesy of “Snowstorm Draco.” Our backyard after... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Book Review + Recipes: Meals That Heal Inflammation by Julie Daniluk, R.H.N.

  

  When I was first diagnosed with Sjogren’s Syndrome and started researching the potential effects of an anti-inflammatory diet on autoimmune disease, I read ever... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES