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I do love the perfect chocolate chip cookie but I’m also a sucker for a cookie that’s light, tender and crowned with a glorious buttercream frosting; and honestly, three years ago when my Professor and I left grains and processed sugar behind, I believed it meant no more treats. I […]
My guy and I have been very fortunate to visit New York on several occasions and we usually find ourselves enjoying a meal at Quality Meats; the first time we visited, I ordered a Paloma cocktail. I’ll confess, it was my first Paloma and it was love at first sip; […]
Sweet sun-dried tomato, salty olives and tangy feta cheese make for one delicious savory, low-carb bagel. This is a riff on the standard ‘fathead’ dough that’s been around the low-carb and Keto world for the past few years. The dough can be a bit sticky to work with but it’s […]
I’ve been making some version of this broccoli salad for nearly 40 years; I have no idea where the original recipe came from but I do know that the first iteration included a sauce made with mayonnaise, sugar and red wine vinegar. Another version called for the addition of raisins […]
I’m betting most people don’t necessarily think about pairing asparagus and strawberries but there’s a saying that goes something like: ‘What grows together, goes together’ – don’t ask me to quote the source because it’s been years but I’ve found that ‘rule’ to be true. Years ago (decades actually), my […]
The Professor and I have been eating grain-free for nearly 3 years now; it’s been a game-changer in how we feel and has helped reduce the inflammation in our bodies. When we transitioned from gluten-free meals to grain-free meals, we initially made small changes – but over time, these changes […]
May is National Celiac Awareness month and for those of us affected by celiac or other forms of gluten-intolerances, coming in contact with gluten can have severe consequences. One out of every 133 Americans has celiac disease, equivalent to nearly 1% of the U.S. population. Unfortunately, 83% of the 3 […]
*Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Sabra. All content and opinions are always my own. We’re in the last few months of this year, friends . . . what-the-what?! Summer is winding down and I have to admit, it’s been a good one for us Smith Bites. Work projects haven’t […]