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Holiday Challah! Gluten-Free Style Channukah Treat

Gluten-free challah represents a bit of a ‘Holy Grail’ for #GF Jews. There’s no obvious substitute for tearing apart and sharing bread with your friends and family, and for many who are gluten intolerant, it becomes painfully obvious each Friday at sundown when they must hover for Shabbat prayers around a cutting board bearing a hot, delicious braided challah.

One writer stated, “The first time I had to sing the hamotzi over a rice cracker while everyone else ripped apart the bread, I cried.”

Edited to add: I was recently ‘schooled’ on my #GF flours – and spelt is a TYPE OF WHEAT!!! Leave it to the non-GF girlfriend to blow it! So it is NOT GF! Further… my Tom Sawyer Flour is made of RICE flour (I suppose that’s sort of an ancient grain) not spelt, at all. And while I could simply change all the text to reflect (more…)

Grown Up Birthday's Require Grown Up Cake *Recipe*

You know, I’ve never really considered myself much of a pack rat, (I’m sure my husband would disagree – just not out-loud). I don’t generally have an issue getting rid of things that sit around or are of no more use to me – except in my kitchen, or as it relates to my kitchen. I had more issues of Bon Appetit than your average domestic goddess, they dated back to the 80s. I know, right? Then there was my shoe boxes stuffed with family recipes. The kind you write down on the back of an electric bill or the ones your mother lovingly transcribed onto one of those adorable recipe cards with the little hand drawn pies in the corners and gave you when you got married. This is one of those recipes. I’ve made it a handful of times, the last being more than 10 years ago. But (more…)

A Very Proper Maui Scone *Recipe*

For weeks I’ve been wanting to make scones. Just plain old, traditional (very proper) scones. You know the kind? You find them in England and Scotland – and sometimes, if you’re lucky, at your local patisserie. We live on a very non-proper island, in the middle of the pacific ocean. Our home rests in the side of a dormant volcano at about 1600 feet from sea level, (though our views of that sea level are quite fantastic). I am always hesitant to try out baking recipes for the first time, in a new oven, unless I have a whole bunch of time and willing victims, of course. This morning was just such a time. We have a houseful of guests and family members – plus, it’s Sunday! What better day to bring something out fresh from the oven?

Most scones in our country, (that’s the US – BTW), are loaded (more…)

Ancient Quinoa Pasta Gluten Free Delish *Recipe*

We, now, live in a place without a Trader Joe’s. Shocking, isn’t it? Though I know some of my east coast pals feel me and appreciate this factoid. It is truly torturous at times, (especially when I really want their vege-broth bullion packets or crave that soyrizo only they carry). If, like us, you live somewhere off the beaten, (shipping), path and want to try something a bit different – these will fit that regular old Thursday night pasta sit down.

We love to toss these with a simple broccoli, basil, garlic topper – and loads of cheese, of course. Or with langostino, garlic, Italian parsley and cheese.

These gluten-free noodles are super easy to make and they keep for about a week (store em in the fridge).

The best part is, when you’ve finished prepping them, it only takes a few minutes to cook! I love that fresh pasta (more…)

Rocket, Garlic and Lemon Spaghetti *Recipe*

My husband and I have spent a great many years traveling the globe. We LOVE to ‘go’. Along the way we’ve sampled some amazing cuisine. As I’ve received a fair portion of fresh local Arugula (Rocket) and Fresh organic basil from our @KulaFields box – I thought to call upon my Italian journeys and offer up one of our versatile family favorites for a quick dinner or an epic lunch! I can assure you there are rarely leftovers here but if you have some this is delicious cold the next day!

*Note to self: Make sure to take time to enjoy the turning of the leaves or the changing of the seasons instead of spending all my time in the kitchen. It’s wonderful to cook and entertain your friends and family but a healthy life depends on a balance of down time combined with the busy, fun or working times (more…)

It's What's For Dinner! Veggie Fritters *Recipe*

*Originally posted October 2010.
Last night we had an amazing and delicious meal. All of us in our tiny kitchen preparing for our evening respite is always a blessing, albeit a crowded blessing.

This recipe is great for summertime when you have a lot of zucchini to use, and also a good way to get more eggs and veggies in your diet. It’s easy & fast, and they’re low-carb, to boot! Bon Appetit!!

* 1 large organic zucchini, grated & drained (we are really enjoying these from our local farmers!)
* 1 c. organic non GMO corn (frozen or cut off the cob)
* 5 ounces RBst FREE cheese (we use a mix of reggiano and jack)
* 1/4-1/2 c. white or golden onion, chopped small
* 3 eggs
* sea salt & pepper to taste
* 1 T. flour, sprouted flour if possible
* Organic Butter
* Greek Yoghurt (more…)

We're Getting Out Of The Product Review Business!

Maybe you’ll care and maybe you won’t – but, if you do you can find my reviews over @SweepTight! I’ve signed on into their fabulous team of product reviewers and PR pushers. Exciting times. And no, Mommy Salad will continue to forge ahead discovering who I am! I am mother, wife, foodie and girlfriend and this is where my niche lies and it isn’t with the countless other review blogs out there. Besides, wouldn’t YOU rather a blog that is specific to what you came for? Pretty soon that ‘contest/review’ button will be gone and replaced with something delicious. If you were only here for the free stuff, well a hui hou and don’t let the door hit you, where the sun don’t shine, (unless you’re a nudist!), on your way out!

I write because I love to write, I need to write. When I was younger, it used (more…)

Maui Mango and Cucumber Pico de Gallo *Recipe*

So today is fresh from the farm, box day! It comes every Friday, like clockwork, from Kula Fields where local fresh produce is sourced from various farmers, packed into cooler boxes and delivered throughout Maui. Today the prettiest thing in the box are lush, local mangoes. Fleshy and ready to go. About 15 years ago, I used to belong to a similar sort of CSA that has long since been replaced by this more refined, user friendly, service. And while I am enjoying the low maintenance need of having to shop from local farmer markets to get our weekly veg, I do miss not being able to ‘choose’ what comes.

I got to choose to have NO conventionally grown produce. Sustainable, organic and above all, local. We’re committing to eating 50% local. And being vegetarian hasn’t hurt one bit! But I am sad that, in this age of tech, in (more…)

Tofu Satay With Peanut Sauce *Recipe*

Aloha, so on tonight’s menu? Tofu satay! It is a family favorite. We generally serve it up with lightly steamed broccoli for dipping, a side of brown rice and maybe even a creamy panang depending on the level of interest or who’s coming to dinner! It really is so easy for me to be a vegetarian, there are so many delicious products available to supplement your diet – from a personal favorite, Quorn – to simple, marinated tofu. Our main staple and focus is fresh, locally sourced vegetables.

I am attending a Slow Foods $5.00 Challenge on Saturday, the 17th of September!

Why $5? Slow Food Maui joins Slow Food USA Chapters with a Day of Action where people can attend any one of the hundreds of slow food gatherings nationwide. Participation is easy. To take “The $5 Challenge” simply pledge to cook a slow food meal for five dollars (more…)

Raw Kale Salad With Sesame Dressing *Recipe*

I like to make this as a quick dinner during the week. Kale, (especially in its raw form), is packed with nutrients, easy to prepare and tastes really good when paired with other textures and complimentary flavors. For this dish, I made a dressing by reducing some sweet, tangy and salty ingredients with toasted sesame oil and a touch of pomegranate molasses. The dry-fried tofu “croutons” adds some ‘heartiness’ to this perfect healthy and sublimely easy dinner. Bon Appetit!

INGREDIENTS
for the dressing:
♦♦ 1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
♦♦ 1/8 cup toasted sesame oil
♦♦ 1 TB soy sauce
♦♦ 1 TB raw agave nectar
♦♦ 1 tsp pomegranate molasses – (An unusual ingredient with a wide range of creative uses. Add zip to your barbecue sauce, drizzle around foie gras or add delicious sweetness to your breads. Even use as a topping for your desserts and waffles. An essential (more…)

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