Written by Janelle Holden Happy Valentines Day! Have you seen the big red hearts full of chocolate candy in the stores? I used to love boxed chocolates. The kind with the instructions on which shape represented which type of truffle? Raspberry, orange, maple walnut, you know what I’m talking about, right? Well, I haven’t had [...]
Chocolate Chip Cookies
(A recipe free of gluten, grains, eggs, soy and dairy) Written by Janelle Holden Ahh … chocolate chip cookies. I remember buying bags of Nestle’s semisweet chocolate chips and following the directions on the back of the bag like they were the gospel of all things good and right. I bet I could still recite [...]
What to do when you can’t eat anything
Written by Janelle Holden One of the most common thoughts people think when they are first diagnosed with celiac disease or food sensitivities is: “But, I can’t eat anything!” Yes, it does sound eerily similar to a toddler stamping his foot. It’s helpful to know that the thought is grounded in the belief that all [...]
Simple practices to celebrate your body, your food, and your life
Written by Janelle Holden Have you ever found yourself eating while standing up? How about while driving your car? I’ve been there, and I can tell you, I don’t remember much about those meals. They were consumed quickly, without really tasting my food, and honestly, without a lot of enjoyment. It seems in the “busyness” [...]
The surprising game you shouldn’t play
Written by Janelle Holden So, whenever I travel I like to people-watch. It’s a little observational game I play to see if I can notice something good or unusual or unique about someone else. It also helps me get my mind off of myself and my worries and onto something more interesting. What I’ve noticed [...]
How to make your own soothing bone broth
Written by Janelle Holden I just finished the last of the bone broth from my turkey at Thanksgiving this week. And I know what you’re thinking (isn’t that a little long to keep food around?) but when stored properly, you can make a batch of broth that will last you longer than six weeks. I [...]
Will 2013 be any different for you than 2012?
Written by Janelle Holden “What’s your New Year’s Resolution?” Doug asked. We were walking through the snow, talking about 2012 and the year ahead. “You know, I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions anymore,” I said. “I just don’t think they work.” This, from a resolutions junkie. I can’t tell you how many journals I used [...]
Season’s Greetings (and a little slice of heaven)
I made this video for my e-zine list, and wanted to share it with all of you too! As we celebrate the holidays, I’m wishing you and yours much joy, love, warmth, hope and peace this New Year. Today I’m sending you a video card from one of my favorite places on earth. Where is [...]
Three simple phrases to use at the Holiday table
Do you feel like you have to justify to family and friends why you eat gluten-free, grain-free, or paleo? This article explains three simple phrases to use with family and friends to feel confident and sure about your choices and to feel more connected to people who don’t eat the way you do.
German Chocolate Cake (A grain-free, vegan recipe)
Written by Janelle Holden The first time I served this cake to someone outside of my own household, she said the words every gluten-free baker wants to hear. “Wow, can I have this recipe?” You betcha. I must admit that I really enjoy serving cakes and pies to Muggles (my Harry Potter term for people [...]
