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Being in Transit in Japan could be.. DELICIOUS!

Growing up in Japan as a kid, I loved two things about train travel; Variety of Trains that are different in design and performance and the Eki Ben(*駅弁*)!!! Eki Ben is short for Eki=Train station, and Ben=Bento. Since trains began running in Japan, and even before that, Travelers in Japan were provided regional specialties as sustenance, or gifts to take to their final destinations. On the train,…

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Gearing up for Summer! Here is a versatile, fun, healthy, low FODMAP Summer roll Recipe that could become party snacks to even a yummy Brunch dish!!!

Summer Rolls are so wonderful! Gỏi cuốn, the traditional Vietnamese versions often have thin Rice Noodles, Shrimp, Porkbelly, Herbs, and lettuce all wrapped up into a cylinder. The dipping sauce is Peanut and Hoisin sauce, and they’re to die for! It has gained popularity in modern Asian Restaurants, adding Fish, Chicken, or just salad and crunchy vegetables, and serving them as appetizers. Light…

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Just in time for the warmer months- Here is a Recipe for a GF/V low FODMAP ‘Ice Cream’ that will knock your socks off!

When I first began cooking, I was placed in the Pastry section. One of the thousands of things that had to be done fresh everyday was churning fresh batches of Ice creams and Sorbets in a very temperamental countertop Ice cream machine. It had to be sanitized after each batch to prevent cross contamination, and on warmer days, it would take FOREVER for the Appareil to freeze. Then came the Swiss…

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Easy French style stuffed Omelette that’s like eating clouds of Umami. You got to Try this!!

Legends say that French Chefs deem your worthiness in their kitchen by having the aspiring chef/cook prepare a basic Omelette. All that’s given is a Egg, Salt and Butter. It really comes down to technique and timing, or the finished product would be browned, clumpy, and basically a compressed scrambled Egg. Without the kitchen drama or the pressure, approach it like a form of meditation; Have…

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All about Tasty Sustainable Seafood ideas for the upcoming warmer months!

We did it! We’ve passed the first quarter of the year, and Spring looks like it’s here to stay.. The Daffodils and Tulips will open up around every corner of our city, then the cherry blossoms.. The migratory schools of Fish will return to our waters, and the Markets will be filled with bright, young, tasty Vegetables and fresh catch! We will gradually begin to prefer lighter, refreshing flavors…

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Gave the Accordion Potatoes a try! Pretty neat- and Tasty too!🪗🎼

Maybe it’s because growing up- I was always scorned for playing with food…I love cooking techniques and Recipes that make eating fun and interactive! The Accordion Potatoes were all the rage on the internet last year or so. I wanted to make a low FODMAP version, and try to use less oil. So, my version uses both frying and roasting techniques. This is a good practice on your Knife skills, and…

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Under the Weather? Hungover?? Want to eat light, but want more than a Salad, or plain Soup? Try this easy low FODMAP Ochazuke!

Ochazuke is Japanese comfort food that’s easy to make and low budget too. Every household may do it a bit different. Tea and Rice are always around, so it’s usually enjoyed with whatever else is around- Like Pickles, leftover Fish and Vegetables. It’s the O.G of ‘Instant Food’ before Instant noodles came along. There’s no wrong way to have it, and the best part is that it’s very clean eating,…

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FODMAP Pesto that is super easy to prepare- and tastes like the real deal, and safe for everyone. Got to try this!

Pesto is such a versatile sauce that could be used for Pasta, Fish, Meat, Vegetables, Salad, Bread, Pizza, Cheese… to name a few applications. The traditional version has Basil, Pine nuts, Garlic, and either Parmigiano or Pecorino, along with olive oil. Trouble is- if you or a loved one has nut allergy, lactose intolerant, or is sensitive to Garlic and other Alliums, then the traditional recipe…

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Snack or a Meal? It can do it all!! Here is my FODMAP Tortilla Bake, with Spicy Chicken Sausage, Butternut Squash and Vegan Cheeses

Yields 4 —Ingredients— Bacon,  chopped – 8oz Smoked olive oil- 2Tablespoons Spicy low FODMAP/ no Garlic Chicken Sausage, sliced -12oz( *I use Bilinski’s*) Butternut Squash, peeled and diced to bite size- 12oz Smoked Paprika- 1Tablespoon Cumin Powder- 1teaspoon Asafoetida- 1teaspoon Rice Koji- 2Tablespoons Kale greens, chopped- 1 handful, GF/Vegan Tortilla chips- 4 handfuls Vegan soy…

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Need Aroma Therapy? Here’s my FODMAP Chicken en Papillote, with Truffles and Vegetables!!!

Cooking -‘en Papillote’, is a delicate French cooking technique, where Usually Fish are packaged in a neat parchment paper Envelope, along with Herbs , Butter, Vegetables, etc- Then cooked in the Oven. Since the heat from the Oven begins to cook the contents of the Envelope, Steam begins to form.. BUT, because it’s wrapped tightly and nowhere to go, the Envelope puffs. Once it’s ready, the…

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Get ready to make this ALL the time! This, is FODMAP BLTurkey Tacos-!!!

Tacos are a crowd pleaser, appreciated by all ages, and it could be had any time of the day… Not just Tuesday! Here is my easy tasty low FODMAP Turkey Tacos, but with Bacon and Lettuce too! For the crunchy shells, I use Siete Family foods Grain free shells that are made with Cassava, and it’s really good! Also made in allergen free facility too. It’s a win win! As for the Bacon, One can use…

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For a little ‘WOW’ in your Tea, here is my Apple-Chamomile Rosette Tea, with Honey, Lemon, and Ginger!!

For a little ‘WOW’ in your Tea, here is my Apple-Chamomile Rosette Tea, with Honey, Lemon, and Ginger!!

Thought I was in the clear with Covid, but it finally got me.. Right out of the gates of 2023! It sure wasn’t fun, but one thing really kept me hydrated and entertained; Teas.. I tried Chrysanthemum, Matcha, Black Teas, Jasmine.. But with my palate incapacitated by the virus and the meds, everything tasted bitter and dull. One that really shined was fruit infused Teas. Pineapple-Lemongrass,…

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FINALLY-! An Allergy free CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE that delivers!!

FINALLY-! An Allergy free CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE that delivers!!

Throughout my career, I’ve prepared a chocolate lava cake or chocolate Fondant in one form or another. It was loaded with eggs,chocolate and flour. Eliminating the flour isn’t that hard.. but no egg? Then the structure is hard to sustain. Too much GF then turns into a Biscuit.. Too little, then the chocolate mixture will flood out and be a soupy mess. After many trials and errors- I think this…

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Super Easy and Tasty ways to enjoy Pumpkins!

Super Easy and Tasty ways to enjoy Pumpkins!

I love Halloween, Thanksgiving time, and the farmers markets in Autumn. The variety of Pumpkins that are available around this time is crazy! They’re great for carving, as well as keeping them as decorations, … but what else? Make pies? That’s always a great option, but we can make these gourds into weekday meals- as well as fancy dinners! First thing is first; Take the seeds out of them, roast…

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Mind Blowingly Delicious Cinnamon-Coffee Streusel Pain Perdu!!!

Mind Blowingly Delicious Cinnamon-Coffee Streusel Pain Perdu!!!

You ever buy too much bread, in preparation for foul weather? Or to prepare stuffing for the Holidays, only to have leftover loaves? Sure, French toast is tasty,.. But ever try the French counterpart= Pain Perdu? This will change your life!! It translates to “Lost Bread”, in French-that’s going to be wasted, but repurposed in a delicious way. The stale bread slices are soaked in a custard…

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Market to Table, and on our plates in 1, 2, 3!

Market to Table, and on our plates in 1, 2, 3!

I love this time of year, when the Farmers markets really start to shine with juicy Berries, soft Greens, and vibrant Vegetables. So much inspiration all around. If you have a locally grown market nearby- GO!!!! USQ Crudités of raw, cooked and pickled market Vegetables USQ Carrot ‘Fries’ with Ratatouille Charlotte So tasty. Even great raw Preparing a Sugar snap Pea Charlotte Sugar snap…

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Cutting Fruits to Entice. Easy and Fun!!

Cutting Fruits to Entice. Easy and Fun!!

Every morning, I make it a challenge to prepare fruit plates specifically designed for the individual. For instance, a child that loves the Rubrics cube- I make a pseudo Rubrics pattern with his favorite fruit. My client recently mentioned her spirit animal is a Snail, in a race. .. So, I had fun with that too! They key is, to have fun. Also, play with different fruits with colors and textures.…