We finally got some much needed rain here in Raleigh. This year’s produce has not been as good! I really hope we continue to get the rain we need so we can have good produce next year. Anyway, this week’s secret ingredient is broccoli, which is in season in North Carolina. Ginger Lemon Girl is [...]

Posted on October 29th, 2007 by Natalie
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October is flying by! And, boy, is this time of year busy in my house! For one thing, my husband’s birthday is this weekend, which he will be spending at a kids’ Halloween party. haha. Our little Jude has been invited to a Halloween party that night, so the whole family is going decked out [...]

Posted on October 22nd, 2007 by Natalie
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This week’s secret ingredient in the Gluten Free Menu Swap is basil. Basil is a prominent herb in a variety of cuisines around the world, notably Italian, Thai, and Vietnamese. A Few Notes About Basil Varieties There are more than 60 varieties- at least 12 can be cultivated for culinary use Sweet Basil- by far [...]

Posted on October 15th, 2007 by Natalie
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I would like to invite all my gluten-free friends to an exclusive menu planning session every week. I think it is a wonderful way to encourage each other’s recipes, ideas, and gluten-free cooking feats! After a bunch of us started posting our menu links every week over at Organizing Junkie, Mrs. G.F. and I decided [...]

Posted on October 8th, 2007 by Natalie
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This weekend was beautiful in Raleigh. The Fall air finally blew in and it was wonderful to be outside with the boys. We went to the state farmer’s market Saturday and Fall was evident there too. There were already rows and rows of pumpkins waiting to be chosen by little hands. I decided to wait [...]

Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Natalie
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