I love Costco. Even though I’m usually only shopping for Ebi and I, there are still a lot of things that I only get at Costco. I often split perishable items with my parents. I don’t buy all of this stuff everytime I go to Costco, I have a list on a spreadsheet so I … Read more
Most kids love their carbs and can’t pass up muffins or cinnamon rolls. If you’re trying to find some gluten free replacements that will satisfy your kids’ picky senses of taste and texture, these gluten free almond chia muffins were a hit at our house! They are perfect for breakfast or to send in kids’ … Read more
There is nothing quite like a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie that is still warm, soft, even a little gooey. I rarely bake these gluten free chocolate chip cookies, because unless I quickly give them away, I’ll eat the whole batch. This is a recipe I adapted from one a friend posted on facebook. … Read more
Have you heard of interval training? I’ve always loved to run, and in the past I ran distance and killed enormous hills. When I was living in Roatan, I began running from the marina in Parrot Tree Plantation up the hill to the main road. It was brutal. On the very first day, I was … Read more
You will not find an easier birthday cake to prepare. I make this ice cream sandwich cake by request several times every summer for birthdays. On Vivi’s 3rd birthday we had a fun little party. Pizza, cake, a piñata, and a food drive for FIND Food Bank in Indio. The pizzas came from Costco – … Read more
Lately, I’ve been feeling a little more Mommy Guilt than usual. Aside from the blog that I keep promising to update more frequently, I’m writing for a living. I’m learning as I go, and articles that should take an hour end up taking 3 because I can only focus on the computer in 15 minute … Read more
It always shocks me that I’ve known my Dad for 43 years now, and there are still things I don’t know about him. Stories I haven’t heard. Recently, he shared one such story. As a bit of background, Dad was born in England and then lived in Belfast, Ireland, where my Grandfather was headmaster at … Read more
Starting new traditions with a gluten free gingerbread cookie recipe. Dec 2010 was V’s first Christmas and Trader Joe’s had these fantastic huge gingerbread cookies for .99 that came with frosting and sprinkles. She had such a great time decorating it (and herself) in her highchair. I hoped that they would sell them every year … Read more