An April Fools Day breakfast idea for you to trick your loved ones this Friday morning: All you need is dairy free yogurt, 2 apricot halves (canned in water, and drained), and a sprinkle of chia seed “pepper.” Serve with a side of gluten free toast and your allergen friendly honey will be laughing all…
Nut Free
Sunny Side Up Cupcakes
The egg, a symbol to some of new life, holds so many meanings to me this Easter. My sweet friend, Crystal, came to visit me yesterday with a box of donuts (she knows me so well!) and a pot of beautiful herbs and flowers, all symbolically poignant in this time of my life. From Mother’s…
Gluten Free Butterfly Cupcakes
I had some leftover jelly beans from my last post and wanted to find another incredibly fun, Spring-themed treat that you and your family could make together this Easter. And since the death of my mom is still so close to my heart and only a week out, it helps to think of all the…
Jelly Bean Easter Egg Treats
Easter mornings were filled with magic and wonder like Christmas was in the Fork & Beans’ household. Remember when I told you about my mom’s love for celebrating holidays? Easter was no exception. I remember waking up to Easter baskets filled to the brim with fake green grass and candy. Good lord, the amount of candy! You…
Fresh Fruit Garden Parfait Cups
Spring has been happening here in Indiana this week and my brother, sister and I have been amazed at how quickly everything has turned green from just several days ago. It’s quite the shock for us Californians. It’s also perfect timing too for such beautiful weather because my mom always hated the winter time. She…
St. Patrick’s Day French Bread Pizzas
Today there are no words, just St. Patrick’s Day French Bread Pizzas to be made and eaten. My heart is rather heavy today, as is all of ours, here in this hospital room. We are going on day 7 now of hospice care and just when you think it can’t get any worse, you wake…
Mint Chip Brownies
The experience of the past 3 weeks has brought new perspective into my life. No one prepares you for this time because, well, it’s impossible to prepare for. I cannot tell you how many stories I have read or heard of from those who have lost their parents and I have felt gut-wrenching pain of…
