Whether you are avoiding salicylates, amines, glutamates and/or nightshades, tomatoes are out of your diet. Because of the many different food chemicals in tomatoes, they are also considered part of the “Itchy Dozen” for eczema. Avoiding them can be difficult as tomatoes are the base of so many of a regular diet’s staples, including pasta sauce, pizza sauce… and ketchup! People on a low salicylate,
Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Gravy (oil-free, gluten-free)
Shepherd’s pie is definitely a childhood favourite, and a perfect comfort food meal for those colder days that just started. Although I liked the traditional corn-meat-potato mix as a child, I have been loving experimenting with different veggie fillings for vegan versions of the classic. As long as there are mashed potatoes on top, I am happy! This shepherd’s pie is far the classic, with
Fresh Mango and Tomato Salsa
Have you ever made your own salsa? Easy to make, you can adapt it to your taste which will definitely make it better than the store-bought kind… and healthier too! For a summery salsa, I decided to make one with mango. I often see mango salsas that literally use mangoes instead of tomatoes. For me, this looks more like a mango salad because salsa =
Easy Homemade Gift: Spiced Olive Oil
November 16: first Christmas gift done. This year, I decided to make my Christmas gifts – the best way to give an extra-special gift that is also wallet friendly. They are all planned except for one and I can’t wait to share them with you! Two of my family members are receiving this: There is nothing more easy to make than infused oil. You
A Gift for my Grandmother
Good afternoon! Finally it is Friday! Even though I’m going to pass all weekend studying, I’m relieved the week is over. This morning’s breakfast was two Apple Muffins. I also had jasmine pearls tea. I had a class until 11:30 am and when I came home, I made lunch… A-little-burned crispy pan-fried tofu. It didn’t taste burned so it was still tasty. Dipped in BBQ