Month: February 2018

Dairy Free Strawberry Yogurt Pops

Dairy Free Strawberry Yogurt Pops

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine. Izzy and I both struggle with being a bit lactose intolerant. We can have dairy, but it can really mess up our tummies. From the time 

Bonding Bath Time Routine With Daddy

Bonding Bath Time Routine With Daddy

    In our home we try to utilize time as best as we can. I’ve always worked from home with Izzy so I’m with her all day. Her daddy is either stuck in his office all day at home or drives to the office 

Creamy Rosé Tomato & Garlic Pasta -Vegan & Gluten Free

Creamy Rosé Tomato & Garlic Pasta -Vegan & Gluten Free

 

 

What is your favorite food? Anyone close to me could easily tell you my favorite food is pasta. Hence why I pulled this recipe together for you… and me to enjoy. When I started pulling foods from my diet to see how I would feel being dairy free, gluten free and even meat free I had no idea that the kitchen would become more of a friend than ever before.

I really enjoy eating this way. Cutting dairy has helped with my IBS & digestion in general. With that being said I didn’t think I could ever have delicious creamy meals without dairy. Man was I wrong! I whipped up a flavorful and creamy rosé tomato and garlic pasta for you. It has only a few ingredients and is super easy to make.

If you are wondering where I found this wondrous blend of cashew and almond milk from So Delicious, Walmart! It’s in the cold section, not the aisle with the other non refrigerated almond & cashew milks. Snag this rebate on your So Delicious organic almond and cashew milk. I love it because it’s organic, non-GMO, soy-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. All my plant based, vegan, gluten free and dairy free foodies will appreciate that! Plus this milk is great for breakfast in shakes or with gluten free, dairy free cereal. (Yes we have cereal like that in our house.)

Can I lastly say my husband took a bite and said, “There is not way their isn’t dairy in here!” He thought for sure I had created a dairy filled vodka sauce! He always tells me when my recipes don’t taste exactly like it’s dairy version. “If you blindfold me and feed me this, I’d for sure say it’s a vodka sauce & made with dairy.” So I’m pumped about this guys, hubby approved!

Creamy Rosé Tomato & Garlic Pasta -Vegan & Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup So Delicious organic almond milk with cashews
  • 24oz can/jar of organic tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup soaked cashews (soak a minimum of 2 hours)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 3/4 cup grape tomatoes
  • 1 box gluten free, chickpea pasta

Instructions

  1. Start boiling water for the pasta. Once water is boiling add pasta and cook per box directions.
  2. While the water is heating up to a boil, chop cashews in halves or thirds and drop into blender with 1/4 cup So Delicious milk.
  3. Blend for 1 minute, then add garlic and another 1/4 cup milk.
  4. Blend for another 2 minutes or until creamy and set aside.
  5. Wash and chop tomatoes in half or fourths.
  6. Pour sauce, tomatoes, cream mixture and spinach into a sauce pan.
  7. Cook on medium/low for 4 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  8. Once cooked add pasta in a bowl and pour mixture over top and mix together.
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I hope you guys enjoy this creamy and delicious meal! This is the perfect meal for someone who is new to the dairy free and gluten free world or a veteran! Packed full of flavor and protein!

XO Eryka

Mother & Daughter Twinning Fashions

Mother & Daughter Twinning Fashions

Thank you to Skechers for sending these darling shoes for us to share and coordinate with outfits. As always all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Izzy and I have been loving twinning together… since she was very tiny I would buy us matching 

An Educator’s Tips To Choosing A Childcare Facility

An Educator’s Tips To Choosing A Childcare Facility

This post is sponsored by KinderCare, however all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Childcare. Ya I said it, the dreaded word. I know it is stressful to find the perfect environment to give your child love and let them thrive. These is a 

Monday-Friday Gluten Free, Diary Free & Meatless Meals

Monday-Friday Gluten Free, Diary Free & Meatless Meals

All linked meals are Gluten free and vegan friendly.

Eating a restricted diet can be challenging and boring if you don’t venture out and try new recipes or experiment in the kitchen. Out to eat is another story. It can be very isolating to eat out with such a strict diet. There are so many yummy things on the menu for the people you are with to chose from and you can’t even have the veggie burger on lettuce because they put bread crumbs in it. Have you been there? For me, this diet keeps my energy up, my anxiety down, my IBS at bay and my arthritis a thing of the past. So it’s worth the difficulties out to eat and at parties. This is why I create fun meals at home. I’m a foodie and want to experience delicious dishes full of flavor.

If you have been looking to try more gluten free or plant based meals you will LOVE these!

I pulled together a weeks worth of recipes. Many of which you will have leftovers for lunch the next day.

Side note: I’m not a big breakfast person (I typically make a shake or have a banana) but here are some ideas for those of you who are: a bowl of fresh fruit, frozen fruit and fresh spinach smoothie or gluten/dairy free bagel with avocado.

Monday
Lunch: Creamy Boccoli Soup
Dinner: Lentil Pizza

Tuesday
Lunch: Creamy Boccoli Soup
Dinner: Thai Curry Soup

Wednesday
Lunch: Veggie Bowls
Dinner: Eggplant Marinara Burger

Thursday
Lunch: 1 Pot Vegan Pho
Dinner: Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Friday
Lunch: Enchilada Bowl
Dinner: Vegetarian Inspired Ropa Vieja

Have a blast cooking!

XO Eryka