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Butternut Squash Flan with Pecan Crust
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Fearless Creativity. Funny, I definitely don’t think of myself as fearless, but I will say that when it comes to cooking and baking, I get the closest to this sense of fearlessness. Maybe that is why I love cooking. Usually when I am feeling overwhelmed and stuck, I retreat to the kitchen to lighten my heart and work on releasing what binds me…
Try a taste of Fearless Creativity! Butternut Squash Flan with Pecan-Rosemary Crust…
For the full story and recipe visit my blog at: kitchen.goodfoodforwellbeing.com
Tags: butternut squash, eggs, pecans, rice milk, rosemary
Posted in alternative grain, dairy free, entree, gluten-free, indulgent, vegetarian, wheat-free | 2 Comments »
La Fierucola a Firenze
Monday, October 5th, 2009
One of my favorite “foodie” pastimes in Florence is the Fierucola. This is the organic market that comes to Florence 2 times a month in different parts of the city displaying the splendors of the Tuscan hillsides. It features both artisan crafts, as well as organic produce, oils, jams, wines, and baked goods, and is […]
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La Raccolta
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
A few years after I moved to Florence, I was lucky enough to discover a new store/restaurant that opened in the area of town that I lived. La Raccolta is a natural foods store, and vegetarian restaurant that brings me back again and again. The people that work there are the nicest people you will […]
Tags: florence, italy, vegetarian restaurant
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Istanbul Recommendation
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
As an avid traveler I am definitely one to encourage testing out the local foods and in Istanbul I enjoyed many. I was able to find a vegetarian option everywhere I went, and even found a few that were so good I hope to find the recipe and start making them when I get home. […]
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Istanbul Street Markets
Monday, September 28th, 2009
So many delicious treats can be purchased on the streets of Istanbul. Fresh nuts of all kinds, fresh fruits and vegetables, dried fruit, local breads, and even fresh squeezed pomegranate juice. It all adds to the colors and vibrancy of the magical city of Istanbul.
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Istanbul Spice Bazaar
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
As some of you know, I have been traveling for the past 2 weeks. I have been missing my kitchen adventures, but have definitely reaped the benefits of trying new foods abroad! Istanbul was by far a foodie feast, and the whole time I was there I was looking forward to sharing some of the […]
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Nectarine Upside-Down Cake
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
C. loves this recipe and I am sure she is going to be quite surprised that I made it with nectarines, and have created a gluten-free version too! In Key West we would make this every so often with fresh mangoes which we were fortunate to have occasional access to on the island. The original […]
Tags: agave, buckwheat flour, coconut oil, nectarine, oat flour, yogurt
Posted in alternative grain, dessert, fruit, gluten-free, indulgent, vegetarian, wheat-free | 7 Comments »
Gingered Rice Stuffed Peppers
Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Color, flavor, crunch…these peppers have it all. I have been making this gingered rice recipe from Vegetarian Times Magazine for a few years now. In my first few years in Key West I would purchase these magazines religiously. Always looking for new ideas on great vegetarian meals I definitely found my share. I have bookmarked […]
Tags: bell pepper, corn, ginger, orange juice, rice
Posted in dairy free, egg-free, entree, gluten-free, grain side, vegan, vegetable side, vegetarian, wheat-free | 1 Comment »
Involtini di Melanzane (Eggplant Rolls)
Sunday, August 9th, 2009
Having a garden this summer has been really exciting! I am so grateful to my neighbors for sharing a little space in their sun-kissed yard with me. It has been fun to pretend that I know what I am doing, and just start planting, watering and harvesting. Every so often I get a tip from […]
Tags: basil, eggplant, mint
Posted in egg-free, gluten-free, vegetable side, vegetarian, wheat-free | 2 Comments »