Fall Flavors: Rotini in Pumpkin Sauce

Cool, crisp autumn mornings make me hungry.  A few of my favorite recipes full of fall flavors may start showing up here and there. Inspiration for my recipes comes from a variety of places. Many are revisions of old favorites. I also do a lot of “make it up as I go” cooking.  These wereContinue reading “Fall Flavors: Rotini in Pumpkin Sauce”

Gluten Free and Still Loving It

Bob and I have been living gluten free for many years now. It was not easy in the beginning and over the years I have gone from being afraid there would be nothing left I could eat to just living the gluten free life. I do not cheat and I do not miss gluten ladenContinue reading “Gluten Free and Still Loving It”

A Valentine’s Day Treat

Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day I decided to repost an oldie but goodie. Genie’s Note:  A few of my readers may not know that before I was Espirational I was Gluten-Free and Loving It (on another blogging platform).  That blog is long closed, but I am still loving the gluten-free life.  So for Valentines Day IContinue reading “A Valentine’s Day Treat”

Looking for something different for holiday dessert?

  Copyright 2015 by R.A. Robbins – Check out more of Rogene’s recipes in her cookbooks which can be found on Espiratonal.com’s bookshelf in the gallery or on Amazon.com.   ———————————————————-   This wonderful, slightly decadent cake is perfect for special occasions.  It has become one of our favorites.  Of course, this cake is gluten-free,Continue reading “Looking for something different for holiday dessert?”

Creativity in the Kitchen

Living a life with food restrictions has been on of my greatest challenges, but it has also been great fun.  It has required not only stepping outside the box, but sometimes ripping that box to pieces.   I have learned to try things that just seem impossible, because they usually work — like flax seed “eggs”Continue reading “Creativity in the Kitchen”

Naked Carrot Cake

That got your attention didn’t it? Since this is Friday the 13th I thought maybe we could all use a little pick-me-up. Most people celebrate special occasions with cake.  At our house cake is a reason for celebration all its own.   And why not?  Especially when you health it up a bit. All cakes atContinue reading “Naked Carrot Cake”

Egg Salad Without Eggs?

I developed this recipe while looking for tasty, healthy snacks with protein . I use chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, but there are also recipes using tofu if you prefer. You may be familiar with hummus which is made from chickpeas and often used as a dip with raw veggies. Because I do notContinue reading “Egg Salad Without Eggs?”

Did you miss the cooking video?

In case you missed it this is the video of me cooking sweet and sour chicken in my kitchen here at home.  If you see this on Sunday 1/21/2018 there is still time to get a free copy of The Gluten Free Good Life from the Kindle Store.   This was shared at the SugarContinue reading “Did you miss the cooking video?”

Living Changed Pt. 2 and Free Book Day

Yesterday I talked about how making changes can be easier than living with them.  Today I want to talk to those who may be feeling forced to make changes for health reasons that you really don’t want to make.   Maybe your doctor says you have to lose weight.  Or that special diet to treat orContinue reading “Living Changed Pt. 2 and Free Book Day”