How to Make Cauliflower Rice

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Mara Strom

If you are gluten-free, grain-free, or even just trying to eat less simple carbs, you may already know about this delicious dish. Cauliflower rice is my favorite substitute for a starchy side dish at dinner. It's easy to make and really delicious. … [Read more...]

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Easy Grain-Free Peanut Butter Cookies (Just 3 Ingredients!)

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Mara Strom

Since going grain-free last June, desserts have become somewhat challenging. I've mostly been doing fresh fruit (or nothing at all), but sometimes you just want something with a little crunch to it. Enter the world's easiest peanut butter cookie … [Read more...]

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Cauliflower Crust Pizza #Grain-Free Recipe

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Mara Strom

Giving up grains threatened a years-long tradition of Thursday Pizza Night at my house... until my friend Dian shared her recipe for Cauliflower Crust Pizza. (I think angels may have sung, I was so excited to find a way to make my favorite food … [Read more...]

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Why Abstinence Is Easier Than Moderation

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Mara Strom

As many of you know, my husband and I have been "grain-free" for about a month now. He suckered convinced me to try this with him after bringing me to a lecture by Wheat Belly author, Dr. William Davis. Now, I'm a pretty strong-willed person. … [Read more...]

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#Grain-Free Tabouleh Recipe

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Mara Strom

So this whole grain-free thing has been tremendously eye-opening. I'm learning a lot, but you know what my #1 take-away is so far? That cauliflower is the world's most diverse food! Seriously. You can mash it instead of potatoes, you can … [Read more...]

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#Grain-Free Menu Plan & Shopping List (Week 2)

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mara Strom

Welcome to week 2 of my attempt at a month-long grain-free eating plan. I've been officially at this for 11 days. I've lost 3 pounds and am feeling really good. Fewer headaches and I think I might even have a drop more energy. Although I will say … [Read more...]

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#Grain-Free Menu Plan & Shopping List (Week 1)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Mara Strom

Since deciding last Tuesday, sort of on a whim, to try being grain-free for a month, I've been fumbling in the dark as far as what to cook. Basically I've been eating a lot of vegetables and fruits, some cheese (like feta or parmesan on my … [Read more...]

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Going Grain-Free

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Mara Strom

I asked on Friday on Facebook if there might be some interest in my writing a series of posts about grain-free and setting up some reader-based support for others thinking of going (or already living) grain-free. There was an overwhelmingly … [Read more...]

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