Buckwheat, which is actually not in the wheat family at all, has somehow gotten a bad rap over the years. I personally have avoided it basically just because it had the word "WHEAT" in the name itself. Actually it is "NOT"  on the list of gluten free flours we must avoid if gluten sensitive, or if you have celiac disease. It is in fact, not even in the grass family, which I now have to  avoid because of allergies.  It's hard enough when being sensitive to gluten, or allergic to wheat, because that eliminates a lot of baking flours for our use. Yet to be allergic to grasses ..read more

 Well since my last post a few days ago I have either been on my computer, or phone, searching, and searching, and searching. If I am going to go for this with all my heart then I am determined to get it right this time. As I had mentioned in one of my earlier posts, my faithfulness to my GF diet has really gone by the wayside.Thank God my faithfulness to the Lord is still going strong. Not only do I have to pick and choose for a GF diet, but also for kidney issues as well. Its a balancing act to be sure : ( I have had many ups and downs recently. There has been sickness in my family. Fam ..read more

 This recipe is a simple recipe, and my very first time ever making. I was doubtful about it at first because it's something I personally have never made before. I must say that it is now on the top of my list as my all time favorite!   As I had mentioned in one of my previous posts that my daughter had a abundant growth in her garden this year. As always, she is eager to share with friends and family. I ended up with a mass amount of banana peppers. And I mean a mass amount, literally! My husband being of Italian descent loves anything with sauce....that being said, going keto ..read more

 My daughters garden is really blooming this year and she has definitely kept me stocked with fresh veggies, zucchini being one of them. I have had a craving for something sweet lately, but not too sweet. So today a nice loaf of zucchini bread was definitely the best solution.  This was the very first time I have tried the recipe that will follow, and I was ready to be on a baking spree as I thought I might have to try the recipe several times, and possibly make several adjustments. I must have really been blessed today as I hit the mark the first time around. Would I possibly make c ..read more

  If you are like me and are new to keto there are so many breads out there with ingredients like flaxseed (of which I am not a fan) Psyllium husk powder, chia seeds, and oat fiber, that you wonder "Do they even taste like bread?" Just like many gluten free loaves I have tried over the years, several keto loaves have also gone in the garbage! Also, just like many of the GF loaves, the cost of most is more than I use to pay for a full meal at Mc Donald’s! Which we all know is not aloud now on our gluten free and keto diets. Now enters a new, quick, money saving microwaveable bread. Its flu ..read more

  Good morning, everyone. I'm up much earlier than I usually am but I have a huge list of things to do today and wanted to share with you all first. I have added a new company to my site and its one I really think you will like. I know that since the weather is becoming nicer, the trees and flowers are all in bloom in our area, and the lazy days of summer are upon us, I really want to take advantage of my free time. It’s not often that I can enjoy the nice weather, and this year I really want to take the summer and kick back and really, really relax.  Although I love cooking and baki ..read more

  Hi everyone. Another day has gone by and things are finally starting to settle down around here. I don't know about you, but I am so glad winter is over and spring is finally here. My husband and I actually took the day yesterday for ourselves and went to a local lake and sat on our lounge chairs for a few hours and soaked up the sun. It was much needed.  Today I sat in my hanging chair on our front porch and surfed the internet for recipes to try in addition to my notebook of ideas I already have. I am always open for new ideas so if you might have a recipe you would like to share ..read more

Alright, I know it’s been a while since I have posted and I am sorry for that. There has been so much going on in our family lately that it seems I haven't even had enough time to tie my shoes. There has been a surgery in the family. Covid has struck. The flu hit several of my grandkids, the list goes on and on, but I won't bore you with all the details. With all of this going on my husband and I have come to the conclusion that life is just too important to be ignored and neglected! He being a diabetic, I being allergic to wheat, and both of us have gained weight as we have gotten older, so ..read more

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 Have you ever been to the mall in the past and just had to stop at the Orange Julius for one of their orange delights? It’s been years since I have seen one, so I don't know if they still exist in the area, or at all anymore. Yet I do remember they were one of my favorite confections on those long-ago trips. I’d skip the pizza, candy shops, even the pretzel stands for one of those smooth, creamy confections! I found a recipe awhile back and it has become buried in amongst my recipe collection and I am just now re-finding it. I’m always in the mood for something sweet, and even though&nbs ..read more