Because the bf and I had a couple of cheat days during this challenge, we extended it another couple of days to be sure we got in the full 21 days. I know this doesn’t really count because we still interrupted the gluten-free diet, but we did it anyway. The last week wasn’t really any harder than the previous weeks, and I found myself still feeling great in the afternoons – no crashes like I normally have with starchy foods. So, here’s how we ended up: Continue reading
Category Archives: Recipes
Apple Crisp, Applesauce, and Pork with Apples: The Results of Our Apple Picking
Before we went apple picking last weekend, I made a plan of what I was going to make with all the apples. I ended up with three yummy recipes that all had to be gluten free due to our challenge: apple crisp, crockpot applesauce, and pork loin with cabbage and apples. Sound good? Read on and you can see how to make them. Continue reading
Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto
I’ve always enjoyed pesto, but haven’t had it on a regular basis. Last year, I picked up some local jalapeño pesto from the farmer’s market and I became slightly obsessed. It was good on crackers, toasted bread, tossed in pasta…the list went on and on.
This year I had three basil plants and more basil than I knew what to do with – especially now that the nights have gotten cooler. I know the basil is nearing the end of it’s life, so I figured some homemade pesto would be a great way to use up a lot of leaves at one time. The result was yummy – and much better than the mass-produced stuff at the grocery store. And it was cheap – I already had all the ingredients in my kitchen. Continue reading
Tori’s Famous Gazpacho
The weather in Atlanta has been hotter in September than in any of our summer months, which has prolonged the desire for summer salads, cool drinks and grilled meats. Normally, we’d be switching over to fall foods, decor and clothing but with days filled with 90+-degree temperatures, we’re still able to swim and shoot the ‘Hooch!
Another thing we’re enjoying with the hot days is a cold soup, specifically my gazpacho. I first tried gazpacho in Spain, which is where this cold vegetable soup originated. I was 15 at the time and didn’t care much for it, but my tastes developed over time and now I love it – so I’m going to share my recipe with you. Continue reading
Fresh Juice Friday: Morning Green Glory
It’s been awhile since my last “Fresh Juice Friday” post and recipe. I’ve been so busy sharing gardening tips, summer trips, and job search advice that making fresh juice at home has been hard! Luckily for me, there is a fantastic juice bar in Atlanta called Arden’s Garden that makes great vegetable juices that I can grab when I’m particularly busy.
However, nothing beats homemade juice – it just tastes so fresh and gives me so much energy! This recipe is for my absolute favorite green juice… Continue reading
Tori’s Thai Curry
I love all kinds of curry, but I especially love Thai curry. There are some great Thai restaurants in Atlanta, but they can get pricey if we go on a regular basis. I decided to try making my own curry and see if I could get a similar result. I have to say, it’s pretty darn close and saves us a lot of money. It’s also fairly easy to make – prepping the vegetables is the most time-consuming part. Continue reading
Mint Mojito Recipe
I had my first mojito at a great restaurant and bar on High Street Kensington in London appropriately called “Cuba”. It was delicious, and I went back several times to watch how it was made – muddled mint leaves and limes, rums of all kinds, shakes, stirs, splashes of club soda…perfection.
I decided to learn how to make mojitos myself, and having fresh mint growing on my balcony has made it easier to try more often. 😉 Continue reading
Fresh Juice Friday: Carrot-Ginger Love
Plain carrot juice is yummy, but I felt like something was missing as far as flavor and nutrients.
I began experimenting a bit, then got inspired by a recipe I found online and so this delicious carrot-ginger juice was born. And while those are the main flavors, this juice also has leafy green like kale and spinach, fresh lemons, and apples. It’s one of my favorite juices that I make, and I have it a couple of times a week. Continue reading