[Spicy Black Bean Burgers are a quick and easy recipe that will appeal to anyone. These burgers on their own are vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg free, soy-free and yeast-free. Suitable for Stage 2 and beyond on an anti-candida diet. Please note that the buns are not part of this recipe; choose a bun or […]
A Gluten-Free Holiday Progressive Dinner: Cherry Tiramisu for Dessert–and GIVEAWAY!
December 14, 2012 by 63 Comments
Hi Everyone! Welcome to the last course of our gluten-free progressive holiday dinner party! So far, we’ve enjoyed Figgy Cocoa Wedges (an edible gift), Four-Ingredient Simple Holiday Appetizers, Garlic Roasted Mushrooms with Herbs (side dish) and a gorgeous Veggie Pot Pie (main dish)! Now, I hope you’re not too full to eat some dessert (never […]
You’re Invited to A Gluten-Free Holiday Progressive Dinner Party!
December 7, 2012 by 15 Comments
It’s almost the holidays!! Are you as excited (and as yet unprepared) as I am? 😀 This year, Hallie of Daily Bites had a great idea: host a progressive dinner party to provide you with some fabulous recipe ideas for your own holiday tables, making everyone’s life easier! Starting Monday, December 10th, a different blogger […]
Simply Gluten-Free Magazine Subscription Giveaway!
September 14, 2012 by 115 Comments
Happy Friday, all! 😀 As many of you know, I’ve recently started working with the new Simply Gluten-Free magazine, which will make its debut in November (I’m one of the associate editors who’ll be contributing material on vegan cuisine). The magazine is the brainchild of the incredible Carol Kicinski, who also authors Simply Gluten-Free (the […]
A Little News. . . and Giveaway
August 31, 2012 by 343 Comments
Well, I’ve been keeping this one under my apron until I knew it was definite, but finally I am able to share some news! [Note: photos are of recipes already on this blog. . . just click on the photo to be directed to the recipe!] I’m writing a new cookbook! As of this week, […]
Winner of the Live Organic Raw Giveaway!
June 16, 2012 by 7 Comments
[So did you WIN this??] Before I announce the winner of the Live Organic Raw gift pack (pictured, above–colander not included), let me just say that WOW, you folks like your raw foods! Thanks so much, everyone, for making this the biggest giveaway EVER on DDD! And the lucky winner is. . . Number 242, […]
I Feel So Nourished!
April 15, 2012 by 56 Comments
[Post-presentations with (left to right) Cara of Cara’s Cravings and Amy of Simply Sugar and Gluten Free (one of the two Wonder Women behind the conference!), and me. We’re thrilled to finally meet each other in person!] I couldn’t let the weekend go by without posting a quick recap of my time at Nourished, the […]
Low Fat Cinnamon Walnut Loaf (Xanthan-free) for New Year, New You!
January 19, 2012 by 52 Comments
Pretty much anyone who knows me from this blog (or anywhere else) knows that I don’t consume refined sugar. In fact, since I started the anti-candida diet in March, 2009, I’ve abstained from almost all sweeteners, refined or otherwise. (I’ve also abstained from about 1,182 other foods that are verboten on the ACD, but that’s a whole other kettle […]
Kicking Off the New Year!
December 31, 2011 by 12 Comments
As we prepare to fête the beginning of 2012, I wanted to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a happy, healthy, festive New Year. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: this blog would not be what it is today without all of you–you, who stop by to read, […]
Podcast with Kelly of The Spunky Coconut
December 26, 2011 by 11 Comments
[Kelly with her youngest cutie-patootie, Ginger. Image from Kelly’s Facebook page. ] Many of you already follow Kelly, the powerhouse behind The Spunky Coconut blog, mom of three, grain-free baker and cook extraordinaire. When Kelly asked me if I’d like to join her for one of her popular podcast chats, it took me all of a tenth […]
Hi! I'm Ricki, cookbook author, professional recipe developer, holistic nutritionist and anti-candida crusader. Let me show you how easy it is to eat plant-based, sugar-free, gluten free food that tastes great! 
