Prices just keep going up at the grocery store! I thought it would be a good time to reflect on eating healthy and frugally, since sometimes it seems that the two are mutually exclusive. When you add on other dietary requirements or preferences like eating gluten free or shopping locally, it can seem [...]

Posted on May 22nd, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Gluten Free, Menu Plan, frugal | 8 Comments »

I have lost fifteen pounds so far on the South Beach diet. I am 125 pounds today. As I have said before, I find Phase 2 to be challenging while on the gluten free diet, exercising and nursing. Brown rice is reserved for Phase 3, so bread or muffin recipes can be [...]

Posted on May 19th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Dinner, Easy, Gluten Free, Gluten free diet, Menu Plan, gluten free lifestyle, south beach | 6 Comments »

Last week when I made chocolate covered strawberries, I decided I wanted something a little more decadent to go with them on the dessert plate. I made these chocolate dipped brownie torte wedges and they were a big hit!
Cooking Note: The torte is not going to be very tall, but that [...]

Posted on May 9th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Baked Goods, Cakes, Desserts, GF Living, Gluten Free, Gluten free diet, Holidays, Make Ahead, Menu Plan, gluten free lifestyle | 13 Comments »

We had a big weekend with family at my house, so I will spend the rest of the week in recovery mode. My menu is important so I get back in the swing of things with South Beach Phase 2! I did not lose any weight last week, but I did cheat [...]

Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Gluten Free, Holidays, Menu Plan | 3 Comments »

I am seven pounds lighter than I was last week. Since going on the South Beach Diet a week ago, I have been eating nonstop and losing weight dramatically. The results have been downright amazing. I am glad I finally humbled myself and changed my diet and began exercising. I never [...]

Posted on April 14th, 2008 by Natalie
Filed under: Celiac, Gluten Free, Menu Plan | 15 Comments »