Say…..what????? To say I am on a mission to get the word out about the low FODMAP diet for those experiencing digestive discord:  gas, bloating, and simply miserable belly busting misery….would be an understatement. Years ago, when I was combing through the research and stumbled upon the term FODMAPs, I had an “Ah-ha” moment.   […]

Look what I made today!  It’s Lentil Pilaf!   Honestly, growing up I can’t remember a lentil ever coming across my plate but raising my own kids I have been known to slip in a few lentils every now and again. 🙂 My first introduction to lentils came in the form of Near East Lentil […]

Russ and I have the BEST linens for our bed. They are made from bamboo and are super soft and ridiculously cozy.  Since we spend about 1/3 of our life in bed, why not make it special?   So…on this snowy and cold morning, I was a bit unmotivated to get out of my  toasty […]

For those of us with a little bitty sweet tooth, I have found a portable FODMAP friendly snack that you  just might enjoy…and, it was right in my own backyard!  Well, not literary in my backyard but baking up in a local Massachusetts kitchen. I love supporting local businesses and it makes me really happy […]

I have been craving kale lately.  Do you think only nutritionist’s say things like that?  Ha!  It sounds way too nutritionist-like. 🙂 I really do love kale salad–especially with a hint of  lemon and topped with my mustard dressing.  I like to kick up kale with a bit of feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, some pumpkin […]

My son Brennan has been on a chicken salad kick.  So, I decided to whip some up last week!  I would rather he take some chicken on his sandwich than revert back to processed deli meats, which we could all do without. I have to say, my German Dad was a huge cold cut man. […]

I hope everyone is surviving the holiday season… As a holiday gift, Russ and I gave to each other a trip to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for two nights to regroup, relax, and unwind a bit before the new year. Portsmouth is a quaint historic seaport with great shops and restaurants. We relaxed in the outdoor […]

You may not know this about me but I am a SERIOUS sprinkle collector. When traveling here in the US and even more so when traveling out of the country, I always check out the local grocery store for different sprinkles. Here’s about 1/8th of my collection… With the upcoming Halloween holiday, I thought I […]

I love risotto but cooking it can be cumbersome.  The process requires constant stirring and the addition of  hot broth every second–or maybe it just seems that way– and sometimes, I simply don’t have the time to spend over the stove. That is why, I love my slow cooker. Simple add your favorite risotto ingredients […]