Gluten Free Bran Buns… Yum!

Gluten Free Bran Buns… Yum!, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. I stopped over at my sister’s house a while back for an impromtu visit with the Chicklet and the Love. She was, as usual, busy, busy, busy and her family was too. Her honey had made quick sandwiches for everyone for dinner and her plate [...]

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 [...]

Thank you, KC.

kettlecuisine, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Thank you, Kettle Cuisine, for your chicken noodle soup that soothed my rough day. Thank you for the delicious tomato vegetable soup that the Chicklet DEVOURED with zeal for lunch. And thank you for being all natural, gluten free, delicious and non-tinny. Oh, Kettle Cuisine. I think I may [...]

Running away on Valentine’s Day

Running away on Valentine’s Day, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Okay… it’s finally happening! My Love, the Chicket and i are taking off for a night away from home. First time in AGES that we are leaving the house for an overnight. Our destination: Portland, Oregon! A little shopping, visiting with friends we haven’t seen [...]

A slightly more decadent Calas: Cocoa Calas

A Slightly More Decadent Calas: Cocoa Calas, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. So the Chicklet has been home with a bit of a toddler-style, No-Day-Care allowed cold for the first couple days this week. I didn’t realize how tired *I* was until I decided to follow HER sleep schedule these few days at home. BOY! [...]

Thank you, Starbucks…..

Thank you, Starbucks….., originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Okay…so this morning I stopped at Starbucks for the first time in a LONG time. (I’m actually laying off the caffeine for a while… I’ll explain later.) The drive-thru line was much too long for me as I was running late but the store itself was pretty [...]

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 [...]

GF Lazy Lasagna

GF Lazy Lasagna, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Not the best photo – but really? This was THE BEST lasagna! YUM! I am completely spoiled by My Love who truly is the best cook in the house.  I LOVE cooking and baking, but he has the talents.  I putter and produce tasty things… he putters [...]

GF: Basic congee

GF: Basic congee, originally uploaded by Kate Chan.   So the photo is just the little bit left from lunch the other day. The babe was still eating her congee as she just can’t get enough somedays. I’ve written about this simple rice porridge before – how it soothed my stomach after food poisoning overseas; [...]

GF: Chinese Chicken & Corn Chowder

GF: Chinese Chicken & Corn Chowder, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Somethings happen more quickly than anticipated. Like the dinner hour approaching on a school/work night. Seriously. I never knew how fast one hour could fly until now. Life is so much fun with the Chicklet that I quickly lose track of food plans and [...]

GF: Crispy, Melt-In-Your Mouth Sugar Cookies

GF: Crispy, Melt-In-Your Mouth Sugar Cookies, originally uploaded by Kate Chan. Cookie breaks are definitely needed around my house lately. The Chicklet has started day care (in a private home with a LOVELY LOVELY woman who adores her!) and she is mastering her abilities to toy with my (and her daddy’s) heart. First just let [...]