{pulling back the curtain} What Jillian Really Eats

I can honestly say that our household diet wouldn’t be as healthy if my child didn’t have food allergies. I like to cook and I enjoy making things at home because I enjoy the creative process and the outcome (the flavor!) is usually much better than foods that are not made from scratch. However I…

{Gluten & Dairy Free} Graham Crackers & S’mores

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, marking the official start to grilling and backyard parties.  What better way is there to celebrate the festivities than with a meal hot off the BBQ or campfire? As soon as my children see that a fire has been lit in our fire pit they instantly cheer {and beg}…

{Tis the Season} Apple Cake

It’s fall and around here in upstate NY the apple orchards are bustling and that means the kids are begging to pick apples.  We managed to get out on the last day of summer vacation for a glorious day at Bowman’s Orchards  http://www.bowmanorchards.com in Rexford, NY.  Let me tell you…as the kiddos get older apple picking…

{Faux Fun} Cheese-like Sauce

This recipe is dedicated to Miles, my son, and every cow/goat milk allergic or intolerant person and the people who live with them. A little background is needed here, my son has a severe ingestion and contact allergy to milk protein (along with other foods) so for safety reasons, we do not have any product…