Quinoa, Kale, Squash and Pumpkin Seeds
Free from: gluten, eggs, soy, dairy, yeast and corn. Vegan.
I must admit, we’re still in the throes of holiday eating while relaxing for a few days in Seville. That said, the countdown to the New Year has started and like every January for at least the last 30 years […]
Gluten, Dairy and Egg-free Gingerbread
Free from: Gluten, dairy, egg, soy, nuts and yeast. Vegan.
This is our first, and perhaps only, Christmas in London. It’s dreary grey outside but the house is warm and full of family. With two daughters and two grandchildren here we’re having a cozy holiday filled with joyful screeching, heaps of wrapping […]
Fuyu Persimmon and Avocado Salad
Free from: gluten, eggs, soy, dairy, corn and yeast
Recently several of my dearest and oldest friends got together for our annual Scorpio shindig. We have been gathering around food, and wine, for more than 30 years.
We met at Atari where we created packaging in multiple languages for the likes […]
Delfina Restaurant, San Francisco
Free from: gluten, dairy (by choice), egg, soy, corn and yeast.
Just a block from sun-strewn Dolores Park in the Mission district of San Francisco (where they have free movie night in the summer), we arrived for our 6PM dinner reservation at Delfina. The evening was special on […]
Gluten, dairy, egg and soy-free Apple Tart
Gluten dairy, egg and soy-free. Vegan. contains nuts.
Thanksgiving is coming and I am committed to making gluten, dairy, soy and egg-free desserts. I made a quince tart when I arrived in California last week totally jet-lagged. It was delicious but the amount of dough relative to the tart pan I had […]
Gluten and dairy-free Thai Green Curry Chicken
Free from: Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy and Yeast
Ever since I recommended having shirataki noodles with Green Curry Chicken I’ve been craving this dish. Truth is, lots of times I have just used store-bought green curry paste (she said hanging her head in shame). As luck would have […]
The Miracle of Shirataki Noodles
Free from: gluten, soy, eggs, dairy, yeast. Vegan.
A few months ago my comrade in all things food and dieting, Julieta, told me about Miracle Noodles, a virtually calorie and carb-free pasta made from konjac root, sometimes called konnyaku. The noodles, Shirataki in […]
Gluten-free Chorizo and White Bean Stew with Crispy Cavolo Nero
Free from: gluten, eggs, dairy, yeast and soy
My photography stint at Finca Buen Vino, Spain last week has made me a little crazy for all foods Spanish. We did have a bit of chorizo as a flavoring in a bean salad, which was delicious […]
Gluten and Yeast-free Pizza Crust
Free from: Gluten, Dairy, Yeast, Soy and Eggs
When Tess was little we had a symbiotic relationship with pizza. She ate the center covered in stringy, melted mozzarella and I ate the thick outer crusts she left on her plate. No tomato sauce, vegetables or meat. Just dough and cheese. We called […]
Lentils with Carrots and Cumin
Free from: gluten, dairy, eggs, soy, yeast.
We’re expecting a heat wave in London tomorrow, but judging by the grey sky and chilly temperature, I think a warm bowl of lentils sounds more cozy.
Inspired by my friend Julieta who sent me a similar recipe using split peas, but I used lentils […]