Monthly Archives: December 2010

Quinoa with nuts and sauteed apples

This quinoa recipe makes a delicious healthy yet festive (and gluten-free) holiday side dish. The mild flavor and satisfying heartiness of quinoa are pleasantly surprising.

By Eileen R. Beran 21 December, 2010 – 10:05 am | Posted in Holiday, Main dishes, Menu Ideas, Recipes, Sides | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

Eight gift ideas for the foodie in your life

Here are a few ideas for food-related gifts, in rough order from less to more expensive. There’s still time for online ordering, or some of these items might be available in your area.

By Eileen R. Beran 16 December, 2010 – 4:16 pm | Posted in Products, Reviews, Tools | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (6)

Sweet potato pie

This yam pie is festive, flavorful, and, with its deep orange color, pretty. What a great way to eat your vegetables! Make it in a brown rice flour crust for added nutrition and no gluten.

By Eileen R. Beran 14 December, 2010 – 4:00 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Holiday, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)

Hand-mixed brown rice flour piecrust

Basic piecrust mixed by hand is simple once you get the hang of it. This recipe also gives instructions for making a gluten-free crust with one-to-one substitution of brown rice flour.

By Eileen R. Beran 10 December, 2010 – 1:52 pm | Posted in Desserts & Snacks, Recipes | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (1)

An Eastern Iowa economy food tour

This blog post describes a few excellent places to dine and/or purchase food in Eastern Iowa.

By Eileen R. Beran 7 December, 2010 – 5:28 pm | Posted in Food Tours, Reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments (0)