Blinded by the Bite!, Fresh Start, Life
A Long Road to Haul

A few years back, I enrolled in Institute for Integrative Nutrition's Program when they were still teaching classes in New York.  I was excited to be spending time in New York and exploring nutrition theory to help determine if I wanted to pursue furthering my...

Breakfast - Austin
National Pancake Day

Who doesn't love pancakes?  Today is National Pancake Day and here is a recipe for Gluten-Free Ricotta Pancakes I created for KitchenAid in 2013.  Why not whip of these fluffy delights for dinner tonight - Enjoy! [gallery type="circle" link="none" ids="5595,5599,5606"]  ...

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Gluten Got You Down?

Don't fret if you're new to living a gluten-free lifestyle.  I'm not going to lie to you, it's not easy some days to maintain such a lifestyle.  It gets to be aggravating constantly having to read every last nutrition label and to ask, what sometimes...

Cochon555

Hailing from San Francisco I have a deep appreciation for what is Cochon555.  And my excitement over it finally making its way Austin, it's like coming home! Today, Brady Howe is bringing Cochon555 to Austin, TX which has such a rich tradition around BBQ. Cochon555...

Tacos & Margaritas
How Do You Cuervo?

Kicking off Summertime with Jose Cuervo   I had to work on the 4th of July, so I knew I wanted to be able to come home and whip up something quick and easy, as it sure is hot here in Austin now that summer has officially...

Wordless Wednesday

[caption id="attachment_5489" align="aligncenter" width="940"] I had the pleasure of meeting Owner Dain "Adam" Jones & Executive Chef Blaine Staniford at Austin FOOD & WINE Festival last month.[/caption]   I know, I know it's a "Wordless Wednesday" post but this dish is worth more than just a picture....

Pancakes
Mother’s Day

This year Mother's Day has much more meaning for me than in years past.  Why you ask?  In April, I almost lost my mom.   My mom and I have always been close, and so when it looked like she might not make it, reality...

Wordless Wednesday

[caption id="attachment_5575" align="aligncenter" width="940"] Chef Graham Elliot & Chef Merlin Verrier cutting it up at 2014's Austin Food & Wine Festival[/caption]   The picture is priceless.  The fun times had by all thanks to the comedic styling of Chef Graham Elliot & Chef Merlin Verrier should require...

Chef David Bull - Rock Your Taco
Rock Your Taco

Rock Your Taco is the "ultimate taco smack down" held Saturday night at the Austin Food & Wine Festival each year.  2014 was no less a "smack down" and the words passing over everyone's lips faster than the tacos was could Chef Tyson Cole hold it...

Blinded by the Bite!
Taste of Texas

Austin Food & Wine Festival kicked off its 3rd installment with Friday night's "Taste of Texas" featuring Texas Chefs from Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio and other areas of Texas. What I love about this event is that the Austin Food & Wine Festival Team...

West Elm -Blinded by the Bite!
West Elm – DIY Workshop

With spring now upon us, I had the honor of being hosted by West Elm Saturday to teach a DIY workshop on Mexican Paper Flowers.  It was a cool Saturday afternoon here in Austin and a perfect class to teach the day before Easter.  It's always a...

Red Lentil Soup Recipe
New Year’s Resolutions

It's that time again - New Year's Resolutions! We're 22 days into the new year and the diet commercials are on every major network, popping up in Facebook ads, magazines, you name it there is a diet out there for you (or so they say). I don't...

Gluten-Free Cheeseburger, Burgers, Burger
What a Cheeseburger!

To some, the perfect burger is a lifelong search, a religion.  I'm pretty shameless when it comes to my love for burgers and not ashamed whatsoever!  Having grown up in Southern California I ate at  In-N-Out Burger on Friday's during high school, and college consisted of...

Celiac Awareness Month – Resources

May is Celiac Awareness month and there are so many great resources available to those newly diagnosed with Celiac Disease, as well as to those who are gluten-intolerant and need to maintain a gluten-free lifestyle. From organizations dedicated to helping those live with Celiac Disease, getting...

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread - Blinded by the Bite!
Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread

Gluten-Free Irish Soda Bread?  Is it possible?  With St. Patrick's Day being tomorrow, I thought I would whip up a traditional Irish recipe.  I wanted to stay away from sweets if possible, as I am trying to watch my intake of such delicious treats.  My...

Wordless Wednesday

Food Network Kitchen Takes Flight! I'm really fortunate to be able to travel personally and professionally quite frequently! I've been airborne the last three week (West Coast to East Coast) and finding good food in airports can be tough! I'm always sussing out new spots in...

Gluten & Allergen Free Expo

Come join me at this weekends premiere gluten-free event in San Francisco! I had the pleasure of being exposed for the 1st time to the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo last year in Chicago at the Nourished Food Blogger Conference in April.  I had never been...

Wordless Wednesday – Food as Art?

Food is art and I always love pictures that transform the food we eat into art!  Check out this write-up on FAST FOOD LUXE via Trendland.com/Emily Miller.  I would eat the artistic interpretation  over the original and not just for the champagne! BY EMILY MILLER / 27 NOV 2012 @ 11:18...

WORLDFOODS Thai Curry Giveaway

WORLDFOODS is giving away 180 jars of their Thai Curry sauces to readers from each Fusion Taste Teams, which means five of my readers have a chance at winning a jar! To enter head over to WORLDFOODS Facebook page and enter the sweepstakes and enter password TXFTT...

Wordless Wednesday

Many times in the chaos of what we call life, for all it troubles, joys and surprises, we forget to slow down and enjoy life.  I had time to slow down on a recent trip to Boston & Cape Cod.  This picture was taken at...

Gluten-Free Lemon Tart

Growing up in Southern & Northern California, I always had several citrus trees on our property.  Twice a year my grandmother would come stay at my home for a few weeks and we would do nothing but canning, baking and more baking!  Throughout the years...

Wordless Wednesday

I snapped this picture Sunday while doing some homework and writing a few blog posts.  It's one of the precious moments your grateful to capture on film and I couldn't help putting some words to this post! Harper (who's full name is Harper Eleanore Joshephine -...

Gluten-Free Shortbread

With the holidays upon us, I thought it would be a good time to start sharing some of my favorite recipes, by transforming them into delicious and easy gluten-free recipes, taking all of the guess work out of it for you! Shortbread has a long and...

Gluten-Free Chipotle Frito Meringues
Gluten-Free Chipolte Frito Meringues – Recipe Testing with Frito Lay & National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

When I saw the email sitting in my inbox from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, I squealed with delight, as I was selected as one of five bloggers/food writers to participate in testing gluten-free recipes that highlight Frito-Lay's gluten-free products.           Which recipe do I get to test - Chipotle Frito Meringues of...

Celiac Awareness Month 2012

Wow we are already half way through the month of May and Celiac Awareness Month is alive and kicking!  There are so many great things happening this month not only here in Austin, but across the country. Here are some great events, blog-posts and contests that...

BBQ & Bourdain

Last Sunday rolled around and I was excited to head downtown to get a taste of just what John Mueller is serving up on South 1st Street at his mobile BBQ joint.  It's no surprise I'm a big fan of Aaron Franklin and Franklin BBQ,...