Deliciously living a gluten-free lifestyle in Portland
I hosted a small tarot reading party in my backyard with a few girlfriends and the guest of honor was vegetarian so quiche was the first idea that came to mind. It’s packed with protein, savory and delicious. It pairs great with a salad for dinner or with fruit for breakfast. My original plan was […]
I love waffles or pancakes on a weekend morning, and my little 3 year old loves to help! This particular recipe comes from my great aunt Norma. The original recipe is of course made for regular flour but I have always made it with GF flour, even before my celiac diagnosis, because the texture is
Mediterranean is one of my favorite cuisines and now that I have celiac, it’s so much harder to find safe gluten-free Mediterranean food. I have always loved tabbouleh, a traditional Lebanese salad made from parsley, bulgar wheat, tomato, lemon, olive oil, etc. It’s delicious! I started making this tabbouleh-inspired salad about 6 years ago for
Kyra and I go way back. We’ve been friends for about 15 years—before she opened her award-winning bakeshop and even before she was GF! What started as a small operation in her home kitchen has grown into the Portland area’s top gluten-free bakery, located in Lake Oswego. Kyra has won The Food Network’s Cupcake Wars
Yesterday I turned 40! It feels strange to have entered a new decade. In celebration of my birthday I had to make vanilla cupcakes with sprinkles, my absolute favorite, to share with my friends and keep in the freezer when a craving strikes. This recipe is my favorite if I have to make my own
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Both my and my husband’s grandmas used to make this super easy no-bake cheesecake. My husband remembers this cheesecake pie vividly from his childhood, always made by his Granny, hence the name. He talked about this cheesecake for YEARS not knowing how to make it or what it was called, even asking family members, and
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Kate’s Ice Cream used to be a pop-up which made it harder to track down when the ice cream craving strikes but they JUST opened their first brick and mortar shop on N. Mississippi Avenue open daily from 12-10pm! This is THE ice cream shop for those with food allergies because a 100% safe eatery
Located in Portland at SE Division and 29th, Mestizo is Latin-inspired cuisine featuring sustainable seafood, locally-sourced ingredients, and vegan and vegetarian options that are all 100% gluten-free and soy-free with dairy-free options as well. You’ll also find fresh tropical cocktails made from house-made juices and syrups. Mestizo has plenty of outdoor seating and a fantastic
I LOVE Mediterranean food and it’s now tricky to find mediterranean food at restaurants that is celiac safe. I created this spice rub to use on chicken thighs or chicken kebabs just like the kebabs at Lebanese restaurants. This chicken is a flavorful spiced chicken perfect for the grill and to accompany all your favorite
I love hummus–it’s hearty, healthy, contains good fats, garlic and spices. I don’t love store-bought hummus, however. I don’t like how it’s a little bit tangy and not super flavorful. I’m not a huge fan of tahini even though it’s a necessary ingredient in classic Lebanese hummus. This hummus that I throw together in 5