These American holidays are going too quickly. I still have yet to put our mini Christmas tree up. Not being ready for the holidays in your country is called reverse culture shock, yep, I am still experiencing it since our life in China for a year. Denny and I were...
Pumpkin Is MY FOODIE I was destined to love pumpkins since my first Halloween when my parents dressed me as a pumpkin. I love pumpkins no matter the season. Pumpkins are seasonal but I like to eat them all year long. I bought a white pumpkin from Bountiful Baskets and...
It has been an educational journey by being wheat and gluten free. My diet took a radical change after I read Wheat Belly. Prior to reading the book, a year earlier I learned I was lactose intolerant and a month before leaving for China a year, I suffered from blood...
When Americans think of Chinese cooking they think of Panda Express or that it's complicated. On the contrary, in China Chinese cuisine is famous for being simple. To make Chinese dishes you really don't need that many kitchen appliances or ingredients (a wok, chop...
Zucchini Noodle Cauliflower Alfredo Spaghetti Recipe Photo: Helyn's Kitchen Gluten Free Spaghetti Series #2 An April Maura Original Ingredients: Serving 2 people -1 head of cauliflower -2 large zucchini's 3 EASY Steps to Making Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti...
Mushroom Noodle Spaghetti Recipe Gluten Free Spaghetti Series #1 An April Maura Original This "Gluten Free Spaghetti Series" will be three parts. This series will be my "Little Italy" section on aprilmaura.com. Stay tune for the next three weeks while I introduce you...
In China, on the other side of the world, it's fall. This Arizonian is experiencing the first "real" fall since she was four years old. It's been a treat seeing the painted orange, red and yellow leaves dance to the earth. Experiencing the need for long sleeves,...
Wisdom for travelers or people who like to be gluten-free A few bowls, plates, cups, chop sticks, 2 forks, 1 sauce pan and wok fill our cupboards. It's a challenge making meals when there isn't much in your kitchen. I say a challenge but that is only going to grow me...
Growing up my family ate a lot of spaghetti. I love spaghetti, but sadly this year I learned I have a gluten intolerance. I was very determined to feed my Italian blood and have my spaghetti (note I have no Italian in me). In the beginning for convenience I used rice...
Easy Primal cuisine This is a savory bowl of Greece. Your taste buds will take your imagination to the coastal regions like Santorini or Crete. Ingredients: 1 cauliflower 2 hamburger patties or 1/2 lb of ground beef 1 tsp basil 2 cloves of garlic 1/2 cup feta cheese...
