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After several attempts at gluten and dairy free biscuit type cakes, I almost gave up on strawberry shortcake. They never rise the way I would like, and without butter, they don’t get flaky. But . . . . make shortcake in a skillet and you get a crispy outside and soft...

Swimming is a great lifelong sport that can be enjoyed for competition or recreation at any age. Even with arthritis, back pain, or injuries this low impact activity can improve strength and fitness. However, low impact doesn’t mean NO risk for injury. The most common...

One pot dinners are my favorite because the less clean up for me the better. So cooking my meat and veggies in a large skillet – with lots of amazing spices – is a go-to at my house. These spices give a smokey (but not spicy) flavor to typically bland chicken and...

I’m a Maryland Girl and this week’s summer holiday celebration should have included Blue Crabs. Getting them shipped to Tennessee is ridiculously expensive, so Chesapeake Bay Lump Crab Meat had to suffice. I didn’t mind though – this crab dip is amazing. I’ve tried...

Patriotic Berry Pizza uses strawberries, blueberries, and coconut to add a festive touch to your all American holiday table. I’ve made a lot of dessert pizza’s over the years, but this time I made it gluten, grain, refined sugar, and dairy free. Be sure to use only...

The Department of Health and Human Services says that our children need at least one hour of physical activity each day. It’s hard to believe, but many children aren’t doing this for their bodies on a regular basis. The lack of movement – in addition to other...

I love seafood in the summer – even if we do live over 6 hours from the nearest ocean! This shrimp, with bold flavors of garlic, ginger, and lime, hit the spot. It’s gluten, grain, dairy, and soy free – which is important to me since most Asian fare uses soy sauce. In...

At the end of his final professional tennis match, Andre Agassi stood before the crowd and said: “You have given me your shoulders to stand on to reach for my dreams, dreams I could never have reached without you”. Unfortunately, he also ended this match with a loss...

Two fruits say summer yummy to me . . . strawberries and coconut. Combining them into a smooth and creamy spread makes the perfect mix of butter and jam. Strawberry butter tastes great on bread, pancakes, rice cakes, or even out of the jar. We spread it on warm...

Tennis is known as a “lifelong” sport because it can be enjoyed by most anyone regardless of age or athletic ability. But, what happens when aches, pains, and injury keep you from enjoying the game for the long haul? This is just what happened to me. The love of the...