I love experimenting in the kitchen.  This weeks experiment=using quinoa to make a pizza crust. Quinoa is a gluten free and FODMAP friendly grain, but more than that…it is great source of protein & fiber AND tastes yummy too! This is tricolor quinoa. I found this recipe to make a quinoa crust with relatively few […]

One of my favorite holidays of the year is Valentine’s Day.  What is better to celebrate than LOVE? I love handcrafting my Valentine’s day cards and enjoy adding a handmade touch to my Valentine’s day treats. Last year for my office, I treated the office staff to specially labeled fruit. Here’s a sample that I […]

When I was a little girl, my family used to go to  Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant in Boston on the harbor front.  It was a big deal to head into the city and enjoy a meal out together. Anthony’s Pier 4 was known for their wonderful seafood meals but also for their popovers. I have […]

I haven’t had tofu in a while and thought I would whip up a little Asian-inspired sesame tofu with broccoli and cashews walnuts or Pine nuts Update: Since I wrote this post, the researchers at Monash discovered cashews are high in FODMAPs so sub in walnuts if on low FODMAP diet! Have you tried tofu? […]

I LOVE potatoes!  Must be my Irish heritage.  White potatoes are rich in potassium and vitamin C.  With the skin, add 2 grams of fiber too.  Sweet potatoes also provide a good kick of vitamin A.  Today I am cooking with a bit of both. I love potatoes prepared just about any way, but today, […]

Have you ever seen chia seeds soaked in almond milk? It looks something like this… Chia seeds are edible seeds that were once part of the Aztec and Mayans diets.  They are loaded with heart-healthy, omega 3 fats and bone loving calcium.  And along with their nutty taste,  they are a rich source of fiber […]

One of my fondest memories of Ireland was the delicious whole grain bread served at every meal. Made with buttermilk and whole grains, the bread is rich and hearty. Ireland is such a beautiful country with breathtaking scenery. Many homes have such an inviting feel. The small little villages are so quaint. Russ and I […]

I started my college career at Emory University in Atlanta. Not really knowing what I wanted to be when I grew up, I knew that a school with a strong science department was a good place to start. I used to love to go to a little restaurant in the Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta […]

Well, today, Winter decided to show up in Boston.  We have had an unseasonably warm winter thus far, and believe me, I am NOT complaining!  Russ and I decided to start our day with a walk in the snow with our furry friend, LUCY! Lucy is our 2 year old chocolate lab. Love walking off […]