Breakfast, Snack, Dessert: Gluten and Nut-free Apple Crisp

It’s apple season in my neck of the woods! We are at that time of year when everyone in the family is busy but at the same time their taste buds are turning to more savory tastes as little whispers of cool air dance around.

This recipe is a crowd-pleaser for everyone from the gluten-free person to those of us with nut allergies! We also try to control both the type and amount of sugar added to it as the fruit does such a beautiful job all on its own.

It’s a reheat and better-the-next-day friend – and it you wrap it properly – you could freeze a spare for emergencies as well!

An added bonus is making this at the end of the day or start of the weekend and having your home smell heavenly and soothing for your permanent and visiting guests!Continue reading→

A Journey from Darkness – Week 3


I must admit that I feel very accountable writing this weekly diary of my struggle to all who care to read it. However, I am remiss to report this week I fell victim to some of my demons and a lot of the encouraging work I did seemed for not.

I am being pushed at work beyond my regular boundaries. I understand why. I get it. But, I almost feel like a contagious virus and everyone wants to steer away from me, despite 7 years of great work. The economy has not turned around and a loss of a client is unforgivable. But, is this my second chance or am I being forced to the back door? I digress…

I was not supposed to have sugar in my coffee this week. I needed a hit in each cup. I am still down to 1 which to me is a miracle regardless of the madness in and around me.

I did a no show for my appointment. I am billed in full for this. Enough said.Continue reading→

A Journey from Darkness – Week 2

This week was a lot about changing the way I live, literally. Cat and I toured my tiny apartment, with a garbage bag in tow and got rid of a lot of things both food and emotion-trigger related.

I was given a list for the Container Store, Wholefoods, and wherever else I could score the appropriate deals for changing the way I use my kitchen and eat. I actually have my counter top clean and my table visible for the first time since moving in.

Is this all life-changing? Not really. But the reality is that none of us can or chose to take the time to plan out our day to day, so these issues start to stockpile and then – seemingly overnight – we are unhealthy, unhappy, and in my case, slightly overweight and slightly near-being fired!

Learning that how I live is a metaphor for how I look and act is an eye-opener…Continue reading→