Cooking With Mommy

 Originally written 12/17/22 7:07pm 12/20/22 11:08pm I almost passed up this opportunity! I mentioned in my other (one of my other) blog posts that "life" kept happening! As it usually does! I just happen to go back & review my invitations (on this platform for brands, yada) & Thistle stood out to me. I told my daughter that I didn't want to start something that I couldn't finish. I'm all ready to my limit with brands, trying to figure out what direction I want to go in with several of them. I don't know what it was, Thistle was really intriguing to me. I can't remember if it was the day of (12/14) or the day after (12/15) my surgery, I received an email from Thistle. The VERY company that I had looked at again not too long ago! 8:28pm - On paper, we are a match made in heaven! Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Plant Forward, Organic (whenever possible), environmentally sustainable, sustainable sourcing, in addition to local sourcing!!! Like, this is ALL me...

10/21/22      8:59pm  Heeeey! Hello! I miss you guys! It has been so much going on! I have been trying to figure out what to do with this blog, and how to approach it. I definitely don't want to shut it down forever (I have to admit, at one point, I was beyond tempted!)      So, the reason why I'm here is actually related to my last post, which was WAY back in MARCH!!! I have seriously been in withdrawal! I haven't had a Kate Farms Nutrition Shake in FOREVER (or so that's how it feels). Why you ask? Money! (I keep it real on ALL of my platforms! I never want anyone to think my/our situation is better than it seems; I never want anyone to think that I'm dwelling on our shortcomings for attention or sympathy! Absolutely NOT!) Anyway, I was blessed enough to be able to get more & I am ridiculously excited & happy! My only issue is what am I going to do next month (in a couple weeks) when I have my surgery. The logical answer is for me to be a res...

 3/23/22 1:30pm *Kate Farms offers shakes and formulas for kids and adults that taste good and can also be fed by a feeding tube. They have a wide variety of products that may help support the nutritional needs of those with gastrointestinal issues, food allergies, weight gain or maintenance issues, and other conditions like diabetes or during dialysis. Kate Farms also provides a meal replacement nutrition shake for overall health and maintenance. (you can find this information and more on their website) 3/14/22 3:53pm Very similar to the mushroom coffee, I saw an ad; with this particular company I shared the ad on my story (Instagram) and they reached out to me. I will have to say I/we had SO MANY issues in the beginning, I truly was less than 2 secs from giving up. I tend to have what I call “the rule of 3” - if you try 3xs and it doesn’t happen after those 3xs, whatever the situation is, it’s usually not meant to happen. I had already hit that 3rd time, ...

This post will be short and sweet! I just found out about a Gluten Free Expo online on Instagram. Of course, this month's theme is for Celiac Disease Awareness. If you are new to the Gluten Free Thing and/or looking for brands outside of your norm then check out  http://www.glutenawayexpo.com/ This Expo pretty much has all of the same sponsors as all the "regular" Expos. Maybe you want to browse the website to see if you want to attend an actual Expo. I told you short and sweet and to the point!

#CookingWithMommy I'm behind several posts but this deserved to be pushed to the front of the line! Thank you @rpspasta for giving us the opportunity to try your #GlutenFree #Pasta. This is /was #AMAZING I didn't really have a #recipe, just trying to remember flavors that matched what I remembered #spinach #Fettuccine to taste like. First, the package stated that the pasta on its own was really flavorful (I'm thinking all companies say that) and toss with something light. I tasted the pasta to see if it was done and it was really good just by itself! (I salted the pasta water prior to cooking) I melted some #SmartBalance and added #OliveOil, #MincedGarlic, #DicedOnions, #Seasonings, #Parsley and #Shrimp. I let that sit and marinate while I made the pasta. I have a picky eater so I couldn't add the #Fresh #Organic #Tomatoes and #Pecorino until it was in my bowl. Speaking of my bowl, I had 2! I completely went over my calories on my #MyFitnessPal #App but it was totally ...

#CookingWithMommy #GoodMorning OK, so the other day we were supposed to have #Pizza 🍕 for breakfast but the #Ingredients were frozen so I decided to make the #Vegan #Spinach & #ArtichokeDip 1st. This was our 1st time trying the @enjoylifefoods #GlutenFree #PizzaDough I have to say I definitely underestimated it. As far as taste it's in my top 5. As far as my #FoodIntolerances it's number 1. I can actually have this and not get "sick"... Kinda - because this dough is #Healthy (it includes #probiotics) TMI, it set off my #IBS, foods that are "too" healthy are a problem for me (I just won't eat as much the next time) I will be making the switch and I do recommend this! It's a little pricey but you can make 2 pizzas from 1 mix. #Flexitarian gluten free #DairyFree #SoGood #SoyFree #NonGMO #NoActiveYeast

The Lil Chef and  I were supposed to make this recipe months and months ago. I have no idea why we never got around to it but I'm so glad we waited, timing is everything! I used a combination of recipes like I usually do. We have had a couple of boxes of Malt O Meal gluten free Crispy Rice from the food pantry sitting around and we bought a bag of Dandies Marshmallows months ago because The Lil Chef really likes marshmallows. My Mommy brain was thinking Rice Crispy Treats, her brain was thinking to eat the whole bag. Enough rambling and on to the good stuff!!! Dandies Recipe: 1 10 oz bag of Dandies Marshmallows 5 cups Crisp Rice Cereal 2 Tbsp of Margarine 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil Malt O Meal Recipe: 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1 10 oz package marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows) 1 tsp vanilla 6 1/2 cups Crispy Rice Cereal My Recipe: 2 Tbsp of Smart Balance 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil 5 cups of Malt O Meal Crisp Rice Cereal 1 10 oz bag of...

GoodMorning   Guess what today is!!!!  # Giveaway  Day  😄 🙌 🙊 👀 👏 👐 Who else is overly EXCITED about trying all the latest and new  # AllergyFree   # Foods  at the  # GFAFExpo ?! You know that we are! I would  # LOVE  to see you guys there! Come join us. I have 3  # FREE  Single Day  # tickets  🎟 to give away!!!  This is really simple, make sure you are following this page (Feel free to join me on Facebook  &  Instagram ), are 18 or over in age (the  # Expo  is open to ALL ages) and pick a number between 1 and 82. Leave the number in the comments! If you are not chose n tickets are still on  # sale   for 20% OFF!  You can purchase the tickets at this link:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schaumburg-gluten-free-allergen-friendly-expo-april-22-23-tickets-29823518948?aff=AFFILIATEIL&afu=34521311394 This Event includes - # GlutenFree   # DairyFree ...

YAAAAAYY!!!!! In the last post I left off by saying that I was really hoping that I would be chosen to be a Blogger/Official Blogger at the GFAF Expo in Schaumburg, IL; I got the email yesterday! This is a ridiculously HUGE deal for me because of my chronic illnesses, chronic pain, and multiple autoimmune disorders. I have not had the courage to really step out there and do anything "big" as a "Blogger". The right door opened at the right time and I actually had the courage to step through it this time. Wish us luck, keep my health in your thoughts/prayers and let's talk EXPO!!!!  BFree Foods is the Blogger Sponsor so I am extremely grateful to them and everyone else involved for making this possible! And I have been dying to taste their products forever! In the last post I explained why I was SO Excited and why this event was important to me. I will go over "What" the Expo is about and the exact address, I will also give you more inf...

I have some seriously EXCITING NEWS!!!!!!!! Probably more for myself and The Lil Chef than you guys. OK! So I can't remember if I put it on this website or one of my other medias but I have been dying to go to the GF & AF EXPO since I heard about it however long ago but it was just never the right time, etc. I actually won tickets a few months back but it was in CA. and I had absolutely NO WAY to get there! I was devastated. Then there was the "Natural Products Expo West" that just passed and I was seriously almost in tears because we were not there. Ok, I said all of that to say....... Guess who is going to the GF & AF EXPO in "Chicago" (actually it will be ... see below) Where Schaumburg Convention Center 1551 Thoreau Drive North Schaumburg, IL 60173 When April 22 & 23, 2017 10:00-4:00 pm on Saturday the 22nd 10:00-3:00 pm on Sunday the 23rd AND there is...  Free Parking!!! The website to attend the EXPO is -  http://gfafexpo.com/...

PREP 15 MIN COOK N/A YIELD 4-6 Ingredients salad: 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce 1 15 oz. can of Black Beans, rinsed and drained 1 Bell Pepper, orange or yellow 1 Pint Cherry Tomatoes 2 C. Frozen Corn, thawed 5 Green Onions 1 Avocado, diced dressing: 1 C. Cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped ½ Avocado ½ C.  So Delicious Dairy Free Plain Coconut Milk Yogurt Alternative 2 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice, more to taste 1-2 Garlic Cloves ¼ C. Olive Oil 1 1/2 tsp. White Wine Vinegar 1/8 tsp. Salt I would probably make extra, I love extra sauce! tortilla crisps: 2-3 Corn Tortillas (or flour if not making gluten-free) (I will personally use Gluten Free Corn Chips) 1/4 C. Olive Oil Directions To Prep the Salad and Dressing: Blend all ingredients for the dressing in a food processor until smooth. Finely chop the fresh veggies. Drain and rinse the beans. For the Tortilla Crisps: Pre-heat the oven at 400 degrees. Cut t...

I am very interested in trying this! I do like Bacon but more recently I haven't been feeling too well when I eat it. If this works I will definitely switch!  Looks real. Tastes real. 100% plant based. Try this as a substitute the next time you cook bacon! 25 min Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 35 min Total Time Ingredients 8 rice paper wrappers 2 Tbsp oil - coconut or olive oil 3.5 Tbsp  organic tamari  - for soy free use  coconut aminos 4.5 Tbsp  nutritional yeast .5 tsp  liquid smoke .5 Tbsp maple syrup (this only gives a slight sweetness to round out the flavors, but you can feel free to omit or reduce it) 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/8 tsp paprika OPTIONAL: balsamic vinegar, for marbling effect if desired (I would love the marbling but I do not like Balsamic Vinegar. I think I'll try it at least once though) Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Whisk together all ingredients except rice paper (and optional balsamic) ...