I set out to visit Alexander Hamilton’s house on West 141 Street, New York City. The ride was an easy one from Brooklyn, the L to the A off at 145th and Nicolas Avenue. Being a decidedly downtown girl when I lived in NYC, I had never taken the A train so far north. Hamilton’s residence, aka The Grange, is a short walk from the subway to Hamilton Terrace. The house is rather … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Gazpacho
If you are searching for the perfect dish to make in the heat of the summer, gazpacho is the answer. This gazpacho is gluten free because I left out the bread that many recipes add. And let's face it, everyone is looking for gluten free recipes, so why not gluten free gazpacho? All you have to do is drop some tomatoes in boiling water, add the ingredients in a blender, … [Read more...]
Lotus Festival Echo Park
The Lotus Festival in Echo Park, Los Angeles takes place July 15th and 16th. If you haven't seen these beauties go this weekend. Lotus blossoms don't last very long, and this year they've bloomed even earlier. Come! Take in the sites and enjoy the food and fun. … [Read more...]
Mockmill Grain Mill
Disclosure: I received the Mockmill for free so that I could use it and let you know my thoughts. As always my thoughts are not for sale for any price. I've wanted to make the move to fresh milled wheat for a very long time. My head spins when I think of how processed our flour is. The only thing I was lacking was a wheat mill. My prayers were answered when I received the … [Read more...]
Cauliflower Pizza Crust with Pesto and Tomatoes
I am going to have to dub the summer of 2016 the summer of pesto. I found and adapted a new 5 pesto recipe that I love, I've spread pesto on crostini, tossed it in my pasta, eaten it straight from the jar and now on this cauliflower pizza crust. Oh, wait should that be non-gluten cauliflower pizza crust? I get so confused, but no matter its name, this crust is absolutely … [Read more...]
