August 2013

Today is the last day of August, the last Saturday of summer, and, unfortunately, the day that our beloved local Trader Joe’s is closing for good. A few weeks ago, I texted Corelyn and Jeff to let them know there …

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I got it in my head this month that I was going to rekindle my love with tomatoes. You see, the last couple summers, tomatoes and I were…rocky. I would think of how ripe, juicy tomatoes tasted on a sandwich, …

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Happy news fellow celiacs and gluten-free eaters!  Until very recently, there has been no regulatory definition for labeling a food item with the term, “gluten free”, but now there is! Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods under the Food Allergen Labeling and …

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Jennie and I made a triumphant return to the Hollywood Farmers’ Market last weekend, and we only had eyes for tomatoes! There was such a bounty, and we could not resist. We bought all shapes, sizes, and colors and let …

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Not too long ago, I was craving some sort of comfort food, like warm soup. I ended up searching for healthy, paleo-friendly chili recipes. I found one and I’ve since tried it out several times with a few of my …

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You guys, it’s high-blueberry season. And blueberries are having a bumper crop, which means they’re cheap, they’re plentiful, and they’re EVERYWHERE.  Which means I bought a two pound box of them, and then promptly had to find a use for …

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Happy Tuesday, everyone, and happy National Lemonade Day! Today, we celebrate the wonderful drink that is Lemonade – and what’s not to love? Lemonade reminds everyone of summer, and fresh lemon juice, and whimsy, no? But, alas, Corelyn and I …

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Happy Monday chickens! Every now and then, you’ll see collaborations between our contingent and FBC – our fave Fanboy site on the web. Such a crossover happened this week when Corelyn, Rebecca, and I were all on the Fanboy Scoop …

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Hey y’all! We might have been a wee bit quite over here, but it’s for good reason – we’re busy basking in the summer sun, eating all the veggies and fruits we plan, and generally adventuring around California (and beyond!) …

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I have a confession. I love Jamie Oliver. Moving to the UK has only amplified this love. He is my go-to for everything I could possibly want to make. On Jamie’s 15-Minute Meals a few weeks ago, Jamie prepared an …

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