Monthly Archives: September 2013

Green Tomato Chutney

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

Autumn hit before the last of my tomatoes had a chance to ripen. They started rotting on the vine before they changed color. I picked the good ones and started looking into green tomato relish recipes. None of them really … Continue reading →

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Black Bean Chili

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

The tail end of a typhoon blew in yesterday so it was perfect weather to make chili. I used black beans my mom grew and dried as well as an onion from her garden. I often add a half pound … Continue reading →

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Crock Pot Almond Milk Yogurt

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

Yogurt is a very good thing if you have decreased amounts of microbes in your gut but not so good if you’re sensitive to dairy products. I found a local source for non-dairy yogurt using coconut milk or almond milk; … Continue reading →

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Almond Lemon Sponge Cake

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

I just started organizing my recipes and testing select ones for my Crafty Cookery Cookbook but paused in the process last night to create a gluten free sponge cake for my dear friend Sonie. I cobbled together four different recipes … Continue reading →

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Chronically Ill Cooking: The Freezer

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

One of my twitter followers and fellow chronically ill foodie suggested I write about food storage after seeing a photo of my freezer. A well stocked freezer is a must have for the chronically ill cook. There are too many … Continue reading →

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Grain Free Blueberry Peach Crumble

Posted on September 5, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

I love fruit crisps, crumbles and buckles. They’re easy to throw together and pack a lot of flavor and nutrition into a dessert without requiring a lot of ingredients. A few weeks ago I stopped at the veggie/fruit market near … Continue reading →

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Mushroom and Goat Cheese Oat Groat Risotto

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

Oat groats are an undervalued whole grain but one packed with nutrition and flavor. It takes a little planning ahead since it’s best to soak them for several hours or overnight before cooking but well worth the extra time and … Continue reading →

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Dairy Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Vandy Roadifer

I made this for the second time today and think I’ve found the right combination of ingredients. The first time I only used cauliflower and eggs and while it was good, it didn’t hold together very well. I browsed similar … Continue reading →

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