How did I miss the memo?? You too??

Apparently yesterday was pancake day and I may have even heard that this is also pancake week?? I don’t know who makes this stuff up, but it’s quite brilliant if you ask me. I take any excuses to eat & celebrate my favorite foods.

So of course, I made pancakes after seeing the hundredth blog with a pancake post yesterday.

This is the fourth day in a row that I’ve made & eaten pancakes and surprisingly, I’m still going strong. I should probably take a break, at least until next weekend.

The reason for all the pancakes and not because it’s some crazy craving, but I filmed a video series on Monday and one of the topics covered was gluten-free brunch and of course, pancakes were involved. This isn’t the same recipe, but they’re both equally delicious. I bet your gluten loving friends wouldn’t even be able to tell the difference. Totally serious.

Best part about pancakes, you can enjoy them for breakfast, dinner, or dessert. These could definitely qualify for all three.

I’m not good at math, but I think this makes sense…

(chocolate + strawberries) – (gluten +  dairy) = full on awesomeness!

Chocolate Chip & Strawberry Pancakes, Gluten-free

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup brown rice flour
• 1/4 cup sweet rice flour
• 1/4 cup tapioca flour
• 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup almond milk, or milk of choice
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped – you may these these out & use as a topping if you wish
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients – all three flours, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.

In a separate bowl, lightly beat the two eggs. Add milk, applesauce, vanilla, brown sugar and mix well.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, pour in the wet mixture and combine until smooth. Fold in strawberries and chocolate chips.

Heat  griddle or frying pan over medium high heat, spray with non-stick or use butter. With an ice cream scooper, scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Cook about 2 minutes on each side. Serve warm with maple syrup, fresh strawberries and chocolate chips.

Enjoy!

*gluten-free *dairy-free

Market Monday is BAAAAACK!!!!!

I promise I wasn’t screaming at you, just a little excited and got a bit carried away.

Or maybe it’s the cup of coffee I just drank.  at 10pm. . .  we can talk about that another time.

You guys, today is going to be big.

As in BIG hair.  No not really, but I do love big hair.

So. . . I’m spending the entire day, we’re talking close to 9 hours filing TWO videos, back to back.

You could say there’s some nerves involved.

Aside from the nerves, I’m in love with the content and the themes of both videos. I can’t give too much away now, but will share more and maybe even a sneak peek with you later.

As I pack the car with all the props and goods. I’ve tucked two mason jars of this green power smoothie ready for me to devour.

Of course the intention was to drink one there and save the other for the ride home.

We all know that won’t happen. Both will be gone, practically licked clean before I even arrive in the city.

Alright my lovely friends, have a happy day to you!

Green Power Smoothie on-the-go

Ingredients

• 1 cup kale, ribs and thick stems removed
• 1 banana, frozen
• 1 cup coconut milk [+ 1 cup water depending on your desired consistency]
• 1 tablespoon almond butter [0r peanut butter]
• 1/2 tablespoon cocoa powder [or a few chocolate chips]
• 1-2 teaspoons *Spirulina Powder
• Stevia, honey or agave for sweetener
• Ice

Directions

All all ingredients into the blender, cover and puree until smooth. Add more liquid or sweetener until you’ve reach your desired consistency.

Enjoy!

Serves 1

*Spirulina: If you don’t have this or don’t want to use it, you may omit. However, it’s a great supplement to add into your diet. Health Benefits here.

*gluten-free *dairy-free

Recommend to be served/enjoyed within 24 hours.

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Lookie lookie… look who it is, but the Mr. himself.

His day off = no shaving + t-shirt/jeans + rolled out of bed look .

You might, or might not be wondering why I’m posting a picture of my husband and the reason… It happens to be one of the many that were recovered after the big crash, which means they FIXED my computer!! I feel like it’s my birthday AND Christmas all rolled into one, that’s how happy I am.

I could share the recipe, but it’s midnight and I JUST recovered the photos. Sorry no crazy cool blog post today, too tired, but I’ll be back to my normal schedule next week.

Oh, you see that little piece of food in his hand? Well, he made you an amazing [gluten-free] pizza, which he’ll be sharing later next week.

You guys aren’t gonna want to miss this one.  I’ve give you a hint – secret ingredient below is involved. . .

ps. don’t forget, your vote could send me to Mexico!! FYI – voting ends Monday…

Happy Friday and have a fabulous weekend!

Cereal is my weakness.

Sometimes my husband & I have cereal nights. We both buy a box, or two of our favorite cereal and have it for dinner and then for dessert.

It’s also something I eat when stressed out. That and a bag of chips.

I decided a while back to make my own cereal, rather than buying the processed stuff. Depending on what you’re in the mood for, you can toss it in whatever sounds good at that moment. Like chocolate chips or maybe some dried fruit.

You can make a big batch ahead of time and store in a large airtight container or make when you please.

Back to the stress. . . still no computer. I’ve got every finger and toe crossed that it comes back by or before the weekend, that way I can be back to my posting schedule next week. Thank you all for having patience with me and hopefully you’re all still hanging in there. One positive out of all this, I realized just how much I love blogging. I do, it makes me really really happy.

psst… would *love* your VOTE to send me to Mexico to be the blogger corespondent at the Ixtapa Food & Wine Festival.  Many many thank yous! Vote HERE.  Good news, you can vote daily!

DIY Breakfast Cereal

Ingredient suggestions

• Gluten-free rolled oats
• Puffed rice cereal &/or puffed millet – or healthy/gluten-free cereal of choice
• Chopped almonds or nuts of choice
• Raisins or craisins
• Dried fruit of choice
• Shredded coconut
• Ground flaxseed
• Honey [or stevia] for added sugar

• Almond milk or milk of choice

Directions

Combine ingredients of choice into one bowl, pour milk, give it a good mix and ENJOY!

*All images photographed by Lisa Thiele | With Style and Grace. Please do not use without permission, thank you.

I heart you.  Happy Valentines day my loves!

How to make heart shaped pancakes:

1. Spray heart shaped cookie cutter with non-stick spray

2. Place cookie cutter in the center of the pre-heated [flat] pan

3. Depending on the size of your heart, pour pancake mixture just enough so that it makes the shape of a heart – do not fill the height of the cutter, just the width.

4. Once you see a few air bubbles come to the top, about 2-3 minutes, carefully remove the cookie cutter – may need to wiggle it a bit.

5. With a spatula, flip over our pancake. Finish cooking – about 2 minutes

6. Remove and continue process until the pancake batter is done. *If you have more than 1 cookie cutter, you may do more than one at a time.

ENJOY!

*pancake recipe to come, stay tuned.

ps. STILL no computer = making blog post very difficult. I’ll be back to my usual posting soon.

A little valentines day inspiration, from me to you.

This would be a fun weekend DIY project – Hand-Stamped Valentine Kit

OMG it’s PINK Soup!

I could drink this milkshake EVERY day.

This feels like a romantic version of sweet potato fries. Crispy Olive Polenta Sticks.

These are the cutest Valentines Day printables & there’s 8 to chose from!

I wanna be a kid so I can have a treat box like this.

A fun and healthy treat for the kiddos – Dark Chocolate Fruit Heart

A bouquet of Marshmallow Pops

Speaking of marshmallows. . . these heart shaped mallow’s go perfect in hot chocolate.

I want this in my champagne glass

I bet you no one would ever know that there’s avocado in here.  no joke.

I might actually have all the materials to make these.

This will be my Valentines day dinner.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Photographed by Lisa Thiele || With Style and Grace