Frankie Beans and Betty Boop

  As some of you have probably noticed I have not posted in a few weeks. Some of you may have come to the sad conclusion that something was wrong. Yes it is so, my beloved Troop, Betty Boop has passed away. It happened a few weeks ago and I just needed some time to breathe. She went quickly and in my arms as I said goodbye to my sweet wonderful friend. I thank you all for your kind words and prayers. She was an awesome dog and a better friend.   I have written previously that in her last months she ate like a Queen. Her favorite meal being a juicy well seasoned Filet Mignon. Her eyes would light up as the smell would take over the apartment. Towards the end though she really wasn’t very interested in food. Except when would I sit next to her on...

You might have noticed my posts have slowed down and even stopped as of recent. No, I did not give up on our crusade for speaking the truth about celiac disease and my endless quest to make delicious nutritious gluten free foods to share with you. Sadly, one of MY TROOPS unfortunately has become quite ill. It has been a hell of a time to say the very least but I MUST believe that with every dark spot there has to be some light. RIGHT? Well I was in the dark and having a rough time finding it. I knew my pup would pass one day, I just wasn’t ready for it now. Until my beloved 65lb Bernese Mountain dog, Betty Boop, showed me a valuable lesson one day. One I will never forget and I wanted to share it with you, especially at this time of year – of new...

The troops who have helped me make this venture possible AND made my life happier during this time are as follows: MR FRANKLYN DELENOR BEANS In charge of taste testing anything with banana and carrots. Also oversees all floor clean up before, after and during baking adventures. Has a keen sense of style and often wears my hats.   MISS BETTY PRINCESS BOOP Works in the floor clean up department. Also biggest critic of what tastes good and what doesn’t. She is often in charge of down time, reminding me that its nap time quite often. She doesn’t enjoy dressing up as much as her Franklyn but does it for some extra banana or carrots. Of course there are others and – love and thank them all. It was these two that wanted the recognition. Laughter....