With so many really great food blogs out there I feel a bit like a little kid sitting on a phonebook at the grown-up table. You see, I am really new to this whole computer thing, most of my career has been spent, cooking in and running, natural food establishments and being manager of an art supply, custom picture framing gallery. I have always loved serving people, providing healthy food and quality service and making a difference in someone's day. I work from home now, writing content for an online publication called Super Eco. I am happy to be able to write, make art, pursue photography and to chronicle my gluten-free journey in this blog, from my home. It makes me feel good to be lowering my carbon footprint by not burning gasoline every day to and from work. Also our 13 year old Boston Terror Max--aka Mr. French--loves having me home to throw toys for him all day long! I first discovered the internet via my sister jude who gave me her old Mac desktop computer, flickr was the first social network that I learned to navigate and I have made, over the years, some very strong and abiding friendships there. My love for photography and social networking has blossomed from that one simple, generous act.
I'll tell you about some things that you will find in my blog. I am converting my favorite recipes to gluten-free, I plan on self-publishing my own gluten-free cookbook. Most of my recipes will be meat free. I have nothing against sensible sustainable meat consumption, we eat meat about once a month or so. We purchase it only from local grass fed sources and when they run low, we do without. Because my husband and I feel strongly about living a low carbon lifestyle we do not support the industrial meat farming industry. We support local organic farms in season and buy close to home out of season. I do not eat sugar, honey, maple syrup or any other concentrated sweeteners, so all of my original recipes will have no sugar added. From time to time I will be including some recipes from my husband Dave who is a wonderfully gifted native cooking talent. His lovely gluten-free adapted dessert recipes will reflect his sweet tooth.
We love food, we feel that eating well and maintaining our health is a responsibility as well as a joy. You will find common sense advice and know-how, my own time tested short-cuts and more. I'll be sharing links to my favorite food blogs and recipes from my favorite chefs and food pundits. I look forward to sharing with you, have yourselves an ever so beautiful gluten-free day!
