We headed to NYC again this weekend.  This time, with our son, Kevin, to check out a college he was accepted to but had not yet visited. Even for short visits, we always seem to fit quite a bit in.  First stop, was a quick view of 1 World Trade Center. Then off for a […]

Oatmeal cookies are by far my favorite cookie… especially when they are a bit gooey in the middle. This week, I decided to try to make a wheat-free oatmeal cookie.  Why wheat free?  Well, for one, many of my clients can’t tolerate wheat, it can be tough to digest.  And honestly, I think we ALL […]

Russ and I decided to get dinner in the North end, the Italian section of the city of Boston, this Wednesday. I love the feel of the North end.  It’s reminds me of the European cities I have been fortunate enough to visit. We went to a cute little restaurant called, Carmen Trattoria.  We ordered […]

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 […]