One of the most essential life lessons I have tried to share with my 3 kids has been the importance of being grateful and gracious.  It doesn’t take much to say thank you and be grateful for what you have. It’s the little things in life that matter most, don’t you think? Family and friends […]

Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours! Thanksgiving reminds me to take inventory of what I am thankful for…The Scarlata family is gearing up for a fun, relaxing holiday with family.  My brother-in-law is flying in from Canada and my son will be home for the holiday! 🙂 My just shy of 90 year old […]

I found a recipe for Fancy Pants Chicken…on Pinterest and Facebook.  Love Love Love that name!  But of course, it was not fully suitable for the low FODMAP diet…so I tweaked the  recipe and here it is!! You’ll love this cheesy lusciousness.  So good.  All the flavors work so nicely together. All you do is […]

No need to eat bland foods while following the low FODMAP diet.  In fact, there are many yummy spices and fresh herbs tested by the Monash researchers that have been shown to be low FODMAP. My favorite low FODMAP fresh herbs include: basil, rosemary, tarragon and cilantro.  Fresh herbs add a little color and vibrant […]

I have been on Pinterest a little more than I want to admit these days.  And I stumbled onto a flour-less and butter free peanut butter cookie.  So I printed off the recipe, tweaked the recipe (I can’t help myself) and created a yummy low FODMAP cookie recipe for you. Hello, flour less butter free […]

November is the month of giving! The Balanced Box For A Digestive Peace of Mind is a wonderful way to share the love with your favorite FODMAPer….including yourself!! The box is full of low FODMAP goodies…belly friendly food samples, a grocery planning tool, recipes and serving suggestions! All wrapped up special for the low FODMAP diet […]

I am a big fan of Sarabeth’s spreadable fruit.  This week, I decided to marinate and slow cook a pork tenderloin with some of Sarabeth’s Raspberry Key Lime spreadable fruit mixed with a few other delightful low FODMAP ingredients. Including  my most favorite garlic infused oil, Boyajian garlic oil. Ammaaazing! Plus a little ginger, soy […]

I have been working on some new FODMAP diet checklists for you!  Hope you like ’em!  🙂 Here’s my latest LOW FODMAP food checklist: Click here for printable low FODMAP food checklist And here’s the HIGH FODMAP food list:    Click here for printable HIGH FODMAP checklist And remember to learn the latest about FODMAP […]

Spring has always been my favorite time of year…new leaves sprouting, tulips and daffodils emerging from the cold soil and the joy of knowing summer would soon be here…but living in New England, the fall is the most magnificent visual.   My mother always had a sprig of bittersweet in a vase in our home […]