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Eat Well Enjoy Life White Bean Hummus Review (Gluten Free, Vegan)
This “Tuscan” hummus from Eat Well Enjoy Life tastes very pure and not surprisingly is lighter in color than straight up hummus. All of the ingredients are recognizable and the white beans are non-gmo. The garlic, lemon and olive oil are most apparent and pair well with tortilla chips. It tastes creamier than standard hummus. […]
Poha: Indian Snack (Gluten free, Vegan)
Poha is the name of a tasty Indian and Bangladeshi snack made with flattened rice. The grains when bought are thin, dry flakes. The beauty of poha is that it rehydrates in minutes depending on the thickness (it’s often available in thick, medium and thin) . It can be found at most any Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi store. […]
Non-Traditional Upma (Gluten Free) – An Indian Breakfast With Attieke Cassava Couscous
Upma is a delicious breakfast item in South India made with semolina/cream of wheat. Ingredients consist most commonly of curry leaves, lemon juice, mustard seeds, ginger and a few other spices. The veggies vary depending on what you have on hand. To create the gluten free (and vegan) version, I used leftover attieke, the fermented […]
Cassava Couscous AKA Attieke (Gluten Free, Vegan, Product of Ivory Coast)
I discovered Attieke Cassava Couscous ($3.99) at an African market in Atlanta called Gold Coast. It’s a staple all over West Africa including Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Congo. The brand pictured, Nayama is from Ivory Coast. It looks almost identical to regular wheat based couscous and when hydrated grows to a similar size. Attieke […]
Healthy Snacks for the Lazy: Edamame
The first time I tasted edamame, like most Americans, was at a sushi place. At the time I had no idea that they’re just young soybeans cooked in-pod with salt. I was impressed that such a simple snack could possess so much flavor. The name Eda means twig and mame means bean in Japanese. It’s […]
Brad’s Naturals: Veggie Sticks (Gluten Free, 6oz)
Brad’s snacks are great all around. Almost all are organic, gluten free and vegan. These veggie chips are quite addictive. In fact, this the 2nd bag in a row purchased. They’re about the dimensions of a fast food french fry but are hollow inside. As is the case with other veggie sticks, the bag is […]
Cardamom Lentil Soup (Gluten Free, Vegan)
This is one of my favorite soups. If you love cardamom, this soup is for you. The recipe is from Allrecipes. It’s labeled as Moroccan Lentil soup but with the presence of garam masala among other spices it arguably leans Indian. I made a few changes over time to fit my palate. Hopefully you’ll love […]
Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread: Happy St. Paddy’s Day
I love Irish soda bread’s dense, hearty texture. I’d never tried to make bread of any kind before but March is turning into a month of many firsts (see post about 1st pie). There are tons of GF friendly soda bread recipes out there. I went with the one from MNN.com because it’s clearly written […]
PopCorners Kettle Flavor Review (Gluten Free, Vegan Snack)
I’m a big fan of the PopCorners caramel. Sadly, that flavor is so popular it sells out so I picked up these kettle ones instead. Just as with the other flavor, this bag is 5oz. These are just as tasty and might even have a better balance of salty to sweet. They’re so light that […]
Strawberry Pie Recipe (Gluten Free, Vegan) – National Pi Day / My First Pie
I don’t normally post twice in a day but it is National Pi Day so hopefully it’s excused. I’ve never cooked a pie from scratch before, let alone a gluten free, vegan one. My girlfriend though just finished reading “Making Piece” by Beth Howard. The book is about a woman who suddenly loses her husband. […]
