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Decadent Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Bars

A new edition of The 250 Best Brownies, Bars and Squares has come out, and I got lured into by Ford asking if he could have some new treats for school lunches. Remember my whining about having to get rid of wheat flour, and then finding some hidden away? I figured if I am going… Continue reading Decadent Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Bars

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Old School Baking: Oatmeal Drop Cookies

In my quest to take us gluten-free, to deal with Alistaire's allergies, I gifted my neighbor's adult son's girlfriend with a number of bags of wheat flour this summer. It was teeth gritting...they were the good stuff - King Arthur flours. Ugh. Made me want to cry. Hopefully she appreciated it and made good stuff.… Continue reading Old School Baking: Oatmeal Drop Cookies

cooking · Gluten-Free · Plant Based Diet

Ultimate Nachos: Vegan White Bean Queso

A cookbook on nachos? Oh yes. With plenty of vegetarian and vegan recipes? Oh indeedy! And recipes for salsa, guacamole, margaritas and even...yowza...avocado ice cream. I mean, what doesn't make life better than a bowl of luscious green ice cream served with sweet tortilla chips? Ultimate Nachos: From Nachos and Guacamole to Salsas and Cocktails.… Continue reading Ultimate Nachos: Vegan White Bean Queso

Allergen Cooking · Drinks · Gluten-Free · Vitamix Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Season: Pumpkin Frappes (Allergy-Friendly)

And after our short heat wave...it rained last night and is wonderfully cool outside. That just calls to me for a frappe with my breakfast - with a fall twist. Why, yes, I do have adult sippy lids for my mason jars  No more messes when my toddler knocks my glass over for the 1,000th time…..and the jars? I… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Season: Pumpkin Frappes (Allergy-Friendly)