First Post

I have been following several different healthy eating blogs for the last few years and I have wanted to start my own for quite a while. When 2013 rolled around I decided that it was time to stop pondering the idea and finally realize it.  I am passionate about healthy eating. I believe that food should be functional.  It should give you the energy to live you life just how you want to live it. Based on this philosophy I aim to create recipes that taste great and do good. Part of feeling good is eating great food. 

I personally try to not eat gluten and sugar. My decision to stop eating gluten came after an extended period of really bad symptoms ( stomach and head aches, fatigue and general feeling of discomfort). Immediately after I eliminated gluten these symptoms disappeared. - Even though I do love my bread and cakes I realized that it is not worth the discomfort that follows. I have since realized that a gluten-free diet does not equal a world free of cakes or baked goods. All you need is a little innovations and some small adjustment. I have a love/hate relationship with sugar. I love my sweets, but sugar only gives me a high for a short period before I crave more. Using alternative sweetener have made it a lot easier to practice indulgence in moderation. 

I hope you will join me in this little experiment. I am excited to put on my apron and mix up some great dishes and snacks.