2023-09-01 06:04
Yellow Doll Melon in its HammockWhen I was a child in the 1950s in the Canadian Prairies, I dreamed of growing exotic things in our mundane garden: maybe giant pumpkins or watermelons! We di… Read More
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2023-06-19 07:36
Gluten-free stove top stuffing-- a delish nosh bowl alongwith sauerkraut salad, hummus, broccoli, and kimchee. The recipe for a plant-based gluten-free stovetop stuffing came about when… Read More
2023-06-16 18:39
Wonderful, yummy, messy, spicy, tasty, creamy, crunchy, crisp, chewy, savory, plant-based, gluten-free Gyro Our son, Philip, went on a high school trip in 1988 to Greece. He came back e… Read More
2023-06-05 04:02
When I published a recipe for a Soft Wholewheat Bread made in a Crockpot, a few people asked me if there was a crockpot recipe for vegan, gluten-free bread? Well, the short answer is… Read More
2023-06-02 04:43
Quite a few years ago a friend told me about making a loaf of bread in her crockpot. It was all the rage where she lived. I didn't really engage. It didn't seem particularly interesting, to… Read More
2023-02-03 04:58
The Dutch House by Ann PatchettMy rating: 5 of 5 starsSince I have been reading a lot of memoirs over the past few years, I have been, seemingly, focused on relationships, particularly how f… Read More
2023-01-31 02:30
Vi by Kim ThúyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI listened to this relatively short audiobook (3 hours)and was absolutely riveted, but sometimes so sparked by the narrative that I would go off s… Read More
2023-01-08 23:42
Run Towards the Danger: Confrontations with a Body of Memory by Sarah PolleyMy rating: 5 of 5 starsI remember the author of the memoirs "Run Towards The Danger" as a delicate, fair-haired li… Read More
2023-01-02 03:37
HOW THIS SPELT AND OAT FOCACCIA RECIPE CAME TO BE:One day I was browsing the flour shelves in my favorite health food store when another shopper sighed in frustration and gestured at an empt… Read More
2022-12-30 07:43
Forever Young by Hayley Mills My rating: 5 of 5 starsI was a teen on the prairies of Canada at the time of the British Invasion (1960s). There were many little Anglophiles swarming abou… Read More
2022-12-02 17:52
Kidneys from "Dreamstime" In 16th Century Japan, Samari warriors wore a haramaki-- a tight fitting piece of woven armor over their lower abdomen-- stomach, kidneys and other organ… Read More
2022-12-02 00:15
Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton My rating: 4 of 5 starsDolly Parton partnered up with super bestseller writer James Patterson to write this fast-moving story of a young singer-songwriter's… Read More
2022-11-28 04:05
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese My rating: 4 of 5 starsLaurie Lico Albanese has written Hester an historical novel based on Nathaniel Hawthorne's *The Scarlet Letter*. She presents her b… Read More
2022-11-16 23:48
Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline FraserMy rating: 5 of 5 starsThis is a fat, academic-standard biography by Caroline Fraser about one of my favorite chi… Read More
2022-11-09 01:31
Bare-Faced Messiah: The classic exposé of the extraordinary true life of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of Scientology by Russell MillerMy rating: 4 of 5 starsBare-Faced Messiah by British j… Read More
2022-10-28 20:50
North of Normal: A Memoir of My Wilderness Childhood, My Unusual Family, and How I Survived Both by Cea Sunrise PersonMy rating: 5 of 5 starsInspite of this memoir being a salacious story of… Read More
2022-09-28 05:20
Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie LandMy rating: 4 of 5 starsStefanie Land was a woman in her twenties, living in the Port Angeles region of Washington S… Read More
2022-09-26 03:14
These oat-aquafaba waffles are a dream. Great as a part of breakfast or a savory meal.Aquafaba is becoming quite trendy with vegan bakers. It is, of course, just bean juice-- what is left ov… Read More
2022-09-23 19:41
Natural Causes: An Epidemic of Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara EhrenreichMy rating: 4 of 5 starsAs many of the previous reviewers have sugge… Read More
2022-09-16 03:22
More Letters from the Country by Marsha BoultonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars"More Letters from the Country" by Marsha Boulton is a 1997 follow-up to her "Letters from the Country" that won the est… Read More
2022-09-12 21:51
I made this yummy apple-raisin quick bread this morning and unfortunately, my husband and I have practically eaten the whole thing before I thought of how useful it would be to get the… Read More
2022-09-08 02:27
My current favorite quick black bean-taco hummus made with organic black beans, taco spice, peanut butter, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Delicious with corn chips, veggies or on crack… Read More
2022-09-01 20:34
O Canada! Our safe sea home and pristine land!Apparently NOT...Take a gander at the plastic gunk garnered from our "pristine" waters:A man-made garbage hill like this is known as "ghost… Read More
2022-08-31 19:07
Anatomy of an Illness: As Perceived by the Patient by Norman Cousins My rating: 5 of 5 stars This little book has achieved 'classic' status based largely on the radical steps the author, Nor… Read More
2022-08-24 04:34
Memoir of the Sunday Brunch by Julia PandlMy rating: 4 of 5 starsMemoir by the youngest child in a big family (9) growing up in a restaurant tradition with a side of Catholicism. The most fu… Read More
2022-08-21 22:49
Here is a yummy plant-based version of the popular Indian Butter Chicken recipe, but without butter or chicken, and put together to cook in the American Sun Oven harnessing the free and migh… Read More
2022-08-12 04:44
Laughter Yoga: Daily Practices for Health and Happiness by Madan KatariaMy rating: 3 of 5 starsI enjoyed reading and applying this little book about how laughter is healing and promotes happ… Read More
2022-08-09 10:00
Apples, a popular fruit worldwide, are categorized in many ways from the sort of peel through whether they taste dry or wet, sweet or tart, their colors, their time of harvest, where they or… Read More
2022-08-08 00:03
Such a surprise today to gently reach under the 6-inch layer of straw in our garden planter box and pull out a perfectly-shaped, flawless little potato!How did that happen?In the Spring when… Read More
2022-08-02 04:04
Adventist Tomorrow: Fresh Ideas While Waiting for Jesus by Jack Hoehn My rating: 5 of 5 stars As you can tell from the title, this book is written for Seventh-day Adventist readers. The auth… Read More
2022-07-30 04:58
Salad and Tzatziki with Quinoa + Sun-Roasted Soy CurlsIt is hot and humid again today. The temperature is 30 degrees C. in the morning. Way too hot for us. I am sorry for complaining about t… Read More
2022-07-30 04:06
Private Demons: The Tragic Personal Life of John A. Macdonald by Patricia PhenixMy rating: 4 of 5 starsI have set out to review the lives of the 23 Prime Ministerial terms in Canada from 186… Read More
2022-07-28 04:17
For the last few days we have not used the oven or stove for cooking our meals. We aren't doing the "raw vegan" thing either, or only in a limited way. Instead, the delicious coconut rice in… Read More
2022-07-27 04:47
This delicious chia seed pudding is made the night before (takes about 5 minutes after you assemble the ingredients) and popped in the fridge for breakfast. This particular pudding includes… Read More
2022-07-27 02:08
When the July Sun bursts forth (finally) on Beautiful Vancouver Island, out comes my American Sun Oven and then we get creative-- no more HOT kitchen cooking.Today's recipe is for our favour… Read More
2022-07-22 23:12
How to Be a Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals by Sy Montgomery My rating: 5 of 5 stars Such a beautiful, uplifting little book. My husband found it in a local 'little library' and… Read More
2022-07-22 19:49
Where the Light Fell: A Memoir by Philip Yancey My rating: 5 of 5 stars Seeking wisdom from years of so-called Christian sources-- Sunday School, church school, Godly mentors, prayer, Bible… Read More
2022-07-12 01:27
Alexander Mackenzie was the second Prime Minister of Canada, serving between the 1st term of John A. Macdonald, and the second term of John A. Macdonald (1873-1878).Mackenzie was born in Log… Read More
2022-07-06 06:24
If you are looking for a historical fiction book with all the feels, but with an additional range of cultural history, thinking, authenticity in dialogue, feminism, unpredicted outcomes and… Read More
2022-06-24 03:30
These 3 carrot salads are all vegan, but not all familiar. It only goes to show that carrots have a life of their own in the Veggie World. When I go scouting for a delectable and easy… Read More
2022-05-24 02:12
This blog post contains links to 25 books-- mostly memoirs-- about religious abuse. And yes, I have read each of them (I am actually finishing one as I write this). You will find the l… Read More
2022-04-15 04:00
Of course, Easter is a Christian holiday that purports to use the egg as a symbol of Jesus having risen from the dead. The egg was before Christianity, a symbol of Spring fecundity and the r… Read More
2022-04-13 23:32
As you can see, a delicious piece of carrot cake, is being taken down.This is a vegan carrot cake baked by my dear friend, Bonnie. It followed a yummy meal our friends made as a sort of cele… Read More
2022-03-10 00:42
Oat-based vegan cheese sauceHere is a delicious, healthy Mac and cheese recipe, particularly important for those following a diet geared for low fat heart health. Besides no dairy, thi… Read More
2022-03-04 03:14
Fish Sandwich with Heart (Palm Heart, That Is)The first of the Fab 5 Fishy Sandwiches is more like a burger. It is a voluminous, yummy confection that eliminates the Top 5 Allergens fr… Read More
2022-02-14 05:13
The three vegan chocolate truffle recipes that follow are easy to make, delicious, and healthier than many such recipes for trifles. These recipes do no contain any dairy or proc… Read More
2022-01-16 14:00
This gluten-free chocolate cake recipe is an adaptation* of a recipe that also claims to be low allergenic. It does not contain the common allergens: eggs, dairy, wheat, peanuts, or tr… Read More
2022-01-10 14:00
Roasted (Grilled) Eggplant RoundsIngredients1 Eggplant sliced into rounds tossed inbowl with 3 tablespoons olive oil, to coat😺😺Mix in a small bowl:3 tablespoons nutritional y… Read More
2022-01-08 05:20
This is a delicious filling, satisfying Salad that contains:Romaine lettuce2 cups cooked quinoa2 small butternut squash peeled seeded, diced and tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper and… Read More
2022-01-05 14:00
My husband and I love oatmeal porridge for breakfast. Sometimes we change it up and add ingredients that are not traditional. Here are some great Slow-Cooker porridges for example… Read More
2022-01-02 14:00
"All But Gluten" Gluten-Free BreadRecently I think I may have persuaded a friend with mysterious symptoms (sounding like gluten-sensitivity to me) to try going off gluten for a whi… Read More
2022-01-01 14:00
Protein-rich Gluten-free Zesty Lentil and Quinoa Pasta SauceThis delightful warming sauce with its plant-based proteins of lentils and quinoa, is adapted from the "Lentil Quinoa Bolognese Sa… Read More
2021-12-30 14:00
Here's another recipe prepared the "raw vegan" way using the recipe for Buckwheat Crispies . This is particularly soothing for kids who miss having their traditional gluten-l… Read More
2021-12-26 19:42
We enjoyed this glorious salad on Christmas Eve. It started out as a "bowl" in that the roasted butternut squash and quinoa were still hot when we added them in. The next day… Read More
2021-12-22 06:20
This yummy easy-on-me plant-based chocolate-cherry cobbler is a recipe of the fabulous *Forks Over Knives* team. Link below.Chocolate-Cherry Cobbler, an incredible Christmas Confection… Read More
2021-12-20 18:37
We have come to the end of our 10-day junket through the joys of combined crafting and cooking-baking until next Christmas! We have one more craft and one more batch of cookies to bake… Read More
2021-12-19 14:00
We are Celebrating Day 9 of 10 Days of a Gluten-Free Christmas with a recipe for GF plant-based Snickerdoodle cookies and a beautiful tissue paper paper craft that may grace your window, or… Read More
2021-12-18 14:00
A traditional Christmas craft that is the epitome of recycling is making decorative gifts and crafty items using last year's Christmas cards.YoyoMax shows how to do some beautiful bookmarks… Read More
2021-12-17 14:00
Hope you are warm and cozy and enjoying the Christmas season!Today's craft is something I am quite sure we have all done before: paper snowflakes!Now, before you feel indignant about the sim… Read More
2021-12-17 04:41
Lean Into Plants (Find at Amazon.com) by Candace FeldmanLean Into Plants is for those seeking an anti-inflammatory, primarily plant-based, nutrient-dense lifestyle with over 100+… Read More
2021-12-16 16:53
Hi there! Welcome to Day 6 of 10 Days of Christmas Crafting and a GF Christmas treat recipe!Today's 4 crafts are on a video and I thought it would be both a handy way to see the instructions… Read More
2021-12-15 14:00
Here we go with Day 5 of the Christmas Craft and GF Christmas Cookie season!On Vancouver Island, this December 5th, 2019, it is cloudy, threatening more rain, chilly but well above zero.&nbs&hell…Read More
2021-12-14 14:00
Joyeuse Noel! Soon you will be able to say this-- in a variety of languages-- and really know that you are into the Christmas season.I said "Merry Christmas" to a woman upstairs at Ste… Read More
2021-12-13 14:00
I hope you are having a pretty mellow day today. The more mellow you are (that includes smiling, (even if you don't particularly feel like it), the more healthy it is for your brain. Not… Read More
2021-12-12 14:00
Nice to have you here to do a little craft with recycled materials that you likely have around you somewhere. If you missed the craft from yesterday, you can check it out HEREDECE… Read More
2021-12-11 14:00
These 10 Days of Christmas on Organic Granny's site are henceforth dedicated to readers who are making a valiant effort to celebrate the Season without consuming gluten! I was thinking… Read More
2021-12-11 13:59
Here we go with ten days of fun and creativity!!The crafts are pretty simple and goofy sometimes-- but will click into your creative side, and should be relaxing and fun to do by yourse… Read More
2021-12-10 15:03
It is Christmas season, of course, so please forgive my divergence from strictly "healthy" fare... one could argue that I have used high anti- oxidants (raw cacao powder), enzyme-dense sweet… Read More
2021-12-08 14:00
Several years ago my husband went off to Honduras to help build a church school as a volunteer. I missed him.I had been eating lots of dopamine-producing foods and honestly had n… Read More
2021-12-03 14:00
Yes, yes, yes... I am a beaner (mostly vegan, lovin' legumes) and I also love the cocoa bean-- soooooo.... when I ran across a recipe for "cookie dough dip" made with garbanzo beans AND choc… Read More
2021-12-02 14:00
I am totally thrilled by this recipe-- it rolls out great and the house smells like Christmas as the cookies bake, and then, of course, they taste delicious. (See notes and attri… Read More
2021-12-01 14:00
As I mentioned previously (maybe in another blog lol), I recall making delightful pfeffernusse cookies with my late mother-in-law. I was young and pregnant. She was compass… Read More
2021-11-30 14:00
Carrot-Spice Gluten-free Vegan CookiesAnyone fearful of missing out on Christmas baking because of gluten-sensitivity or CD is really in luck this year-- the internet is teeming with recipes… Read More
2021-11-29 14:00
Yes these delightful-looking confections are Black Bean Brownies- moist, vegan (egg-free, gluten-free, dairy-free)There are several (thousand??) black bean brownie recipes on the web... this… Read More
2021-11-28 14:00
In today's gluten-free, plant-based variation of conventional banana loaf --"psylly-banana-raisin-walnut" loaf-- I use psyllium seed as a binder, and 1/2 cup of millet flour in place of the… Read More
2021-11-24 14:00
This thick tasty smoky white bean spread is just super for a light topping on a veggie burger, or as a sandwich filler. Just a half a cup (125 grams) will provide you with 10.7 grams of… Read More
2021-11-23 14:00
You can use any combination of berries you want in this crisp recipe (that is why they are classed as "bumbleberries"). The chopped apples provide pectin that gives it a nice gentle bi… Read More
2021-11-22 14:00
Are you looking for a way to use up all that carrot pulp (besides composting) that comes as a result of juicing? Here is a delightful recipe for a soft gliten-free cookie/muffin top that is… Read More
2021-11-21 14:00
This is an Indian styled Haystack Salad courtesy WikipediaWhen I became a Seventh-day Adventist I was introduced to "keeping the Sabbath", the wonderful Biblical perspectives around Heaven… Read More
2021-11-18 15:26
When you make these delicious gluten-free oat-buckwheat cookies you wiĺl need to use a light and fluffy buckwheat flour made from dehydrated buckwheat crispies. Make your ow… Read More
2021-11-15 14:00
You have likely run across the benefits of a living and raw vegan diet for anyone who is gluten-sensitive or has celiac disease. The major benefit is that raw fruits and veggies a… Read More
2021-11-04 23:27
I finally tried soy curls! They are not available to us locally-- and I do like to buy my groceries locally-- so I ended up ordering them. I topped two pizzas and made… Read More
2021-10-24 21:37
I'm sure you have noticed that there is gluten-free information all over the internet now. There are some amazing gluten-free and celiac responsive sites that offer information ab… Read More
2021-10-20 13:00
Combine the following and bring to a boil in a stainless steel 'less water' type pot, put on lid and turn down to Lowest setting for about 5 minutes. Remove from burner and let it… Read More
2021-10-14 04:04
There are a few of us who are eating gluten-free at our Church and today's recipe, absolutely delectable finger-lickin good gluten-free apple cobbler is a great contribution to that-- or jus… Read More
2021-10-12 14:44
Tomorrow we have been invited out for lunch. I have been I have already eaten enough with R. to know that she rarely eats dessert. What can I take that she will enjoy? She told me… Read More
2021-10-11 13:00
This red onion pickle recipe is so fast and easy-- and you can start eating the zesty relish the next day!What you need:2 large or 4-5 small Red Onions2 cups hot Water1 cup Apple Cider… Read More
2021-10-10 13:00
Tomorrow we have been invited out for lunch. I have been I have already eaten enough with R. to know that she rarely eats dessert. What can I take that she will enjoy? She told me… Read More
2021-10-09 17:04
If you are a lover of "world"-style breads (as in, 'ethnic') you will love this recipe for gluten-free lentil-rice-chia flatbread. I promise. When you are trying to follow a glute… Read More
2021-10-08 13:00
This delicious polenta pie recipe is my attempt to replicate the yummy polenta pie we sampled on my birthday at Delicado's in Downtown Nanaimo. It's my way of feeding and thanking our s… Read More
2021-10-04 20:19
The best part of WhatsApp Instagram and Facebook going down is Twitter trolling them. LMAO 😭 #facebookdown pic.twitter.com/drwbo208RZ— M (@mazzzoff) October 4, 2021 Read More
2021-09-01 14:08
I'm back! Once during the last few weeks on a "raw vegan cleanse" I kept thinking about pancakes! The following recipe is the result. ** NOTE: Whisk together sweet and brown rice… Read More
2021-08-19 02:44
This delicious plant-based grain and veggie mix is called a quinoto because it is like a risotto, but with quinoa instead of rice!INGREDIENTS:Serves 3-61-2 T. olive oil1 onion, chopped5 larg… Read More
2021-08-05 14:00
Use whatever tomatoes you have around for the following delightful fresh salsa recipe adapted from Moosewood Restaurant's New Classics:350 Recipes for Homestyle Favorites and Everyday F… Read More
2021-08-05 02:01
We had a wonderful zesty lemon-tahini dip with a veggie wrap served in a local eatery. This is my facsimile: Blend together: 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup appl… Read More
2021-08-01 07:10
You know how young children can announce after playing with a random kid fot five minutes at the playground that they have a "new friend"?Today my husband and I had a discussion about having… Read More
2021-07-23 04:14
I am very grateful to have a bounty of berries and other fruit to store away for winter meals.I must admit that these apples (above) are not a big thrill. They mature early-- in the July hea… Read More
2021-07-04 14:07
Blue Heaven Frozen PieWe are soooo blessed in having a bounty of organic blueberries growing on a U-Pick farm just a short drive from us. Last night we dropped in and picked 12 pounds of the… Read More
2021-06-23 16:54
If you are lucky enough to have some spinach growing, this is an elegant little flavorful salad that you could expand for a potluck or a picnic or a light supper. I like… Read More
2021-06-17 17:58
These little cranberry-carob chip energy balls are so tasty that you forgive yourself for their NOT being entirely raw vegan (the raw honey, the carob chips, the sweetened dried cr… Read More
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