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About Vandy Roadifer

Vandy Roadifer has a M.S. in Human Nutrition and lives with complex chronic illnesses, which includes many food allergies and sensitivities. She enjoys creating and sharing great tasting recipes that fit her lifestyle, discussing food related topics, and educating people on how best to meet their individual nutritional needs from an evidence based perspective.

Amaretto Sour Sorbet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I’ve decided that before I make any more citrus sorbets, I need to get a reamer. Squeezing lemons and limes by hand is a messy and annoying task. Luckily the results have been so worth it! Today I made a … Continue reading →

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Rosemary Lemon Sorbet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

On Saturday I made a recipe from my Kitchen Witch’s Cookbook – Rosemary Lemon Sorbet. I didn’t follow the recipe, of course, since I’d made it before. I think it turned out better than the original, especially since this time … Continue reading →

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Lavender Sorbet

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

OMG! Lavender Sorbet is the best thing ever!! I used a lot more lavender than the recipes I found but I like it more herbaceous. I made the lavender tea when I was home for lunch and let it seep … Continue reading →

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Nectarine Cobbler Sorbet

Posted on July 30, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

I noticed that the nectarines on my counter were getting a little too ripe. I peeled them, pitted them and rough chopped them into a bowl. I dumped about a quarter cup of brown sugar over them, stirred them well … Continue reading →

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Goat Cheese & Roasted Garlic Ice Cream

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Today, even though I didn’t find anyone to have dinner with me, I made goat cheese and roasted garlic ice cream. I had it with lamb and while it went well with the meat, a little bit of it went … Continue reading →

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Blueberry & Goat Milk Ice Cream

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Last night I made blueberry and goat milk ice cream. I really didn’t notice a difference using goat milk versus cow milk but then it was only one cup of milk. Blueberry Goat Milk Ice Cream 1 pint fresh blueberries … Continue reading →

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Green Tea Sorbet

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

6 bags of green tea (I used Good Earth Green with lemongrass) 3 1/2 cups of very hot water (not quite boiling) 1/4 cup honey 3 Tbs vodka Steep tea bags in the hot water for at least five minutes. … Continue reading →

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Cherry Almond Ice Cream

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

Last night I decided to make good use of the fresh cherries I had in my fridge. After the agony of pitting and quartering the cherries, I couldn’t bring myself to throw them in the blender so I didn’t. I … Continue reading →

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Pina Colada Ice Cream

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

After a week of eating mostly sorbets, I was craving a little actual ice cream. Using ingredients in my fridge, I made the following concoction. I thought I had some coconut extract but alas, I didn’t. A teaspoon of it … Continue reading →

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Apricot Black Cherry Sorbet

Posted on July 25, 2009 by Vandy Roadifer

6 small ripe apricots, diced 1 cup ripe cherries, pitted and halved 1 cup apricot nectar 1 cup black cherry juice 1/4 cup sugar 3 Tbs vodka Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until fruit pieces are … Continue reading →

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