When I was a little girl I loved helping my Gramie make apple pie. She did not play around when it came to the apples. She piled them apples a mile high in a huge mound and placed the crust on top. When the pie cooked the apples settled and there was at least a 4 inch space from apples to the top of the crust. I will always remember how cool it looked. When she broke into the pie, the crust fell nicely onto the apples. What I loved most about her apple pie, however, was the filling. She made it thick and gooey. The liquid ran all over the place. The apples were tart yet sharp with sweet cinnamon flavor. I loved extra scoops of the apple pie liquid on my ice cream which was the ultimate flavor combo. We remember those we love through food. When I taste my apple pie it takes me right back to her kitchen – standing there next to her oven, smelling the cinnamon and drooling for that flaky crust. I’m happy to say I’ve perfected my version of her apple pie with a dairy, gluten, and cane sugar free spin. It’s comforting to smell, taste, and physically enjoy a memory. Food has a way of bringing us closer to those we have lost, and really, then, suddenly they don’t feel so far away. Continue reading
Category Archives: summer treats
Orange Kissed Apple Pie
Labels: allergy-friendly, dessert, fall cuisine, holidays, pie, summer treats.
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Coconut Mango Spinach Smoothie (dairy free)
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Refreshing Tropical Coconut Ice Cream (dairy free, SCD, Paleo, GAPS)
Labels: dessert, GAPS, ice cream, Paleo, raw, SCD, summer treats.
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Strawberry Coconut Cake w/ Strawberry Frosting (dairy free, gluten free, cane-sugar free)
Labels: dessert, frosting, gluten free, summer treats.
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Raw Nutrient Dense Key Lime Pie Creamsicles (also makes a tasty pudding) SCD/Paleo/GAPS
Ingredients:
-1 can (1 1/2 cups) coconut milk this or this
-1 cup fresh spinach
-1 avocado
-1/3 cup honey* (vegans use maple syrup or coconut nectar)
-1/2 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
How To:
1. Add the above ingredients to a blender and blend until well incorporated. Fill popsicle molds and freeze at least 4 hours.
2. I like these popsicle molds which are made with toxic free plastic.
Notes:
*Please adjust the sweetness to your preference. Taste test before and add more as needed.
*You can also add in some protein powder of your liking for additional nutrition.
*A banana with 1/4 cup water would add in another fun flavor combination to these pops.
Labels: allergy-friendly, dessert, GAPS, Paleo, SCD, snacks, summer treats.
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Raw Strawberry "Cheese" Cake (Method #2) – SCD Friendly
Allergy-Friendly Camping Cuisine (with s’mores of course) + Happy Birthday To Me!!
I LOVE camping. I grew up camping – it’s in my blood. My happiest memories in life are of being out in nature, singing around a campfire, playing for hours in a creek, fishing, hiking, lazy afternoon naps in a tent with a cool mountain breeze wafting around me…ahhhh. Thinking about it makes me instantly happy and calm. We took the kids camping last week in celebration of my 35th birthday. We had a great time. I was a busy bee cooking/baking, but over the years I’ve become accustomed to all this preparation. I hope these recipes and food ideas are helpful for your next camping trip (allergy-friendly style).
Labels: allergy-friendly, dessert, SCD, summer cuisine, summer treats.
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Raw Mexican Chocolate Ice Cream (vegan, dairy free, cane-sugar free)
-Dash of cayenne (optional)
2. Add to ice cream maker and churn until thick.
3. Transfer to glass container and store in freezer for at least four hours.
4. Remove from freezer 20 minutes before serving.
Notes:
*I use this ice cream maker and it works great, and it’s a perfect middle ground size.
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Labels: cane sugar free, dairy free, dessert, ice cream, raw, summer treats, vegan.
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Coconut Vanilla Bean Ice Cream With "Caramel" Sauce (dairy free, cane-sugar free, SCD friendly)
One thing I haven’t had in years is caramel. As a child I just loved warm caramel drizzled over ice cream (ahhh). I’ve been experimenting with a few different “caramel” sauces, and I think this one is my favorite. Does it taste just like caramel, no. Does it taste delicious, yes. Is it a fun topping on ice cream, yes and yes. One ingredient that gives it a nice creamy texture is cashew butter. I always have some of this brand on hand (as I use it to make Danielle’s awesome bread). It’s an expensive brand, but it has a creamy texture I’ve yet to replicate. It’s sweet and delicious and makes the most amazing cashew icings.
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Labels: dairy free, dessert, ice cream, SCD, summer treats.
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Cherry Banana Ginger Smoothie (SCD Friendly)
Peach Hemp Protein Smoothie
Pumpkin Coconut Almond Smoothie
Welcome back Amber!!! What a delicious looking apple pie! I use fresh orange juice in my pies too, it does make a difference. Funny how apple pies remind us of our Grandmothers, me too!
I love the Christmas Apple Pie – that’s a first, how festive to use Christmas trees all over the top – awesome idea!
Vicky xoxo
Hi Vicky. Thank you so much! Great to hear from you. I hope you are doing well. Happy New Year. I need to hop on over to your site to see what you have been cooking up. Big hugs.
Happy new year, Amber! What a beautiful pie! that lattice! hope that 2015 is off to a great start! xoxo
Thanks so much, caralyn! I hope you are great. Happy New year to you too!@ hugs.
Hey girl! This pie looks fantastic! I love “kissed” recipes.
Hope you had wonderful holidays! Happy 2015, dear! xo,
Shirley
Hello my friend. So glad to hear from you. I’m slowly easing my way back into the blogging world. I won’t be blogging on the same caliber as before so I’m trying to find a way to incorporate it into my life that works well. It’s important to me. I wish you a Happy New Year too. Can’t wait to catch up with GFE! Big hugs.
Oh, honey, you need to re-think/re-state that “caliber” thing. You blog at the highest caliber even when you are not be blogging as frequently! I can tell you from firsthand experience that life takes precedence over blogging. I do understand the sharing and having the creative outlet and that continued connection with friends as being very important. Just know that we will be thrilled to see you when life allows you to post and you have something to share with us!
Love and hugs to you,
Shirley
Thanks Shirley. These last 6 months have definitely been an adjustment! Thanks for the encouragement. You’re amazing. xoxo
I can’t tell you how happy this post made me! Not because you shared my pie crust recipe (although I do appreciate that), but because I have MISSED YOU! I’m so glad you were able to take the time off that you needed to, but overjoyed that you are “back.” I hope 2015 finds you in better health. Big, big hugs to you from across the miles, my friend!
xoxo,
Megan
Hello Megan. Oh I’ve missed you too! I’ve missed all my blogging buddies. I have to tell you, though, you were strong on my mind throughout this break. I’ve made your crust what feels like 100 times and always think about you when I make it. Since November I’ve made your pecan pie FOUR times! The Allergy Free Alaska spirit is alive and well in my kitchen. I will post a picture of the pecan pie on FB this week. It’s a fabulous recipe, Megan (like everything you make). I’m so tempted to make the pecan cookies too. But back to your crust. I love it. Everyone who eats it loves it. I’m so glad to have it.
I also wish you love and wellness in the New Year. My health is stable as of now (last week was a different story). Always up and down. But after 11 years, I’m used to it. I hope you are dong well too. I look forward to checking out what I’ve missed on your site. The design is beautiful by the way! Big hugs from Cali. xoxo
Hi Amber!!! So excited to see this in my inbox! I’ve missed you. This pie looks amazing, and I love Megan’s crust recipe too. Your desserts always look so beautiful. xo
Hi Emily. Oh so good to hear from you. Thanks for your sweet words. It felt really good to write a post for the first time in months. I’ve missed you too. I hope you’re great and your sweet family is doing well. Happy New Year. xo
How yummy! This is something I can do with the apples I keep getting in my organic co-op box!!
Anyhoo, I found your blog through a fellow blogger, and just thought I would stop by and say hi! It would totally make my day if you did the same… or better yet, keep in touch!! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
Yeah! Thanks for stopping by. Have a great weekend.