A long winter

Out and About

We ran away this weekend.   It was very long overdue.  Winter is hard here for us with the very limited light (although I easily admit that since it has been “very dry” in Western Washington terms, I’ve enjoyed it more).  This winter has been worse.   In December a colleague of mine – my [...]

Christmas Cookies

So it’s December?  Or should I say it’s almost 2013?!  Not like you need me to state the obvious, I’m just reflecting on how much of my “life” seems to be under different categories.  I’m obviously not able to keep up with every thing (this blog included) but I’m not quite willing to let it [...]

It’s not too late yet! Dark Chocolate Mocha Fudge – just in time for Christmas

Christmas is coming!  Santa is near.   The girls can feel it in the air. This year we’ve donated money to our local food bank on behalf of all of our nieces, nephews and family members.  To be honest, it was the best thing ever.  Each family is taking care of their own little ones [...]

Thank you.

Because of you, I know Love. Because of you, they do too. thank you. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. And especially to YOU, My Love.

GF: Fabulous, Quick Brownies

Quick, easy and delicious:  GF Brownies. Photo by Kate Chan. The holidays are over (but my tree is still up until Saturday). My parents have left  (leaving my Chicklet at a loss for her beloved Grammy and Grampy). My work?  Still not done, but at least the pile is neater well… still visible and now [...]

Gluten Free Pizza – Oh, so good!

Gluten Free ‘Za, Photo by Kate Chan Annual holiday cookie swap?  CHECK Christmas cards mailed?  CHECK Everything wrapped and shipped?  Almost a check there… two more to go. Kiddos in bed?  CHECK! CHECK! Adults in need of  heading off to bed too?  Oh, YES!  CHECK! But what am I doing?  Making pizza, of course. The [...]

Dear Santa

  Chocolate a la española/Spanish Hot Chocolate Photo by Kate Chan A tidbit off my facebook posting just to help you get the context for my chocolate craving: Dear Santa – Please forgive my little imp’s exclamation of “Oh, shit!” when the gas fireplace burst to life the other day. And, well, her “What the [...]

Gluten Free Pumpkin Fries

Tomorrow shall be a BIG adventure for our little one.  We are off to a pumpkin farm with her Aunt Kari.  Pumpkins are a big theme around here. I’m not sure that Zoe will actually let me cut into the pumpkin she picks out to make a Jack-O-Latern with her.  She won’t let me touch [...]

GF:Blueberry-Apricot Oat Bars

GF:Blueberry-Apricot Oat Bars, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. A gentle GF warning: Your gluten-eating friends will clean you out of these addicting bars when you take them to share to summer BBQs and parties this year. Just prepare yourself by maybe placing a few gluten-free slices on a separate plate before the gluten-grubbers dig in [...]

One Year Ago Today

One Year Ago Today, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Forgive me… I *do* have recipes to share…but THIS is consuming me. Today is our One Year Family Anniversary. One year ago today, we held our little imp on our arms for the VERY first time. She played with my jade donut-shaped necklace (worn in honor [...]

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip & Tahini Cookies

GF:  Chocolate Chip & Tahini Cookies, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. MMM! So life is exciting around here.  Sorry for the lack of posts, but my body just hasn’t had the energy I’ve needed to keep up with working full-time, grading papers at night, playing with my Chicklet/toddler and managing a household of illnesses in [...]

Gluten Free: Jalapeño-Popper Dip

Gluten Free: Jalapeño-Popper Dip, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Okay…. so I’ve been on a baking and cooking spree lately. I swear my Mom inspires me to get things moving and done – I’m so glad she and my Dad have been here for Christmas/New Year’s with us! We – especially Zoe – is SO [...]