Rosemary, Thyme and Lemon Water

This was a simple one but really refreshing. Thyme, Rosemary and Lemon juice. I let it sit for a few hours before I poured up. Picking just the right sprig and leaves to prune is such a satisfying example of mindfulness in motion. I think next time I’ll add lemon slices and some ginger for…

Homefries

Potato doesn’t get enough spins for how hard it slaps. It’s not just French fries out here winning hearts. Nothing beats home fries when the edges are crisp and your garlic even more so. This was part of my breakfast, with some roasted chick peas, eggs and bacon. I opted to season with cumin, turmeric,…

Food Trappin – Roast Chicken

Cleaning out my camera and came across some succulent chicken photos so I had to post them. Let me answer all the questions I know you’re going to ask: I seared the chicken first and finished it in the oven. It’s a cast iron skillet which is the only thing I roast chicken in. Ain’t…

Gluten Free: Pantry Additions

Celiac can manifest itself in a variety of ways so it’s best for you to be prepared for the really bad ones. I’ve learned that keeping some staples on hand helps me navigate the worst of my stomach based shenanigans – here are two of my must haves.

Gluten Free Pantry: Bob’s Red Mill GF Oatmeal w Flax & Chia

Breakfast is undeniably my favorite meal.  Its the only food type that has no restriction on time for me – but Celiacs has robbed me of the ability to feast on all of the delicious gluten that usually accompanies it. Enter alternatives.   I have always been a fan of Oatmeal.  I usually buy it…

Gluten Free Eating – Curry Channa (Garbanzo Beans)

If you’ve been following me for a while you should know my basic food philosophy – I have Celiac’s Disease so all recipes, food suggestions and food reviews mean that they are gluten free. I was fortunate enough to grow up in a cooking ass, Afro+ Indo-Caribbean household where most foods are naturally prepared with…