Author Archives: Jill R.

About Jill R.

Mom, mostly tired, to 3 boys, mostly wired. Pretty much obsessed with healing foods for healthy brains. And "Scandal."

The Gluten-Free Diet Was the Cornerstone of my Son’s Recovery from Autism

Posted on March 16, 2016

There, that should settle any questions.  And it should ring some bells and tick some people off. When my son was diagnosed with autism at age 4, the first thing I did was hit the giant Barnes & Noble bookstore … Continue reading →

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Soft Gluten-Free Tortillas!

Posted on March 10, 2016

Dark, burrito-less days are over! Just a quick post to let you know about a new product I discovered at my local Smart & Final.  Mission brand Wheat-Free Tortillas are everything a wheat tortilla should be: soft, pliable, and delicious! … Continue reading →

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Stove-Top, Butter-Roasted Cauliflower

Posted on February 23, 2016

It’s my new favorite veggie: riced cauliflower, poached in water with butter, then pan roasted.  Yummmmm. It’s almost like grabbing the pan off the burner before it burns to a crisp…but not.  I find I can set it up and … Continue reading →

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Quick kitchen tips

Posted on February 8, 2016

Just a few post-Superbowl quick tips… Did you know you can make chicken and rice in a rice cooker? I know, right?? Just put the raw, boneless chicken pieces on top of the uncooked rice and water, closer ‘er up and hit … Continue reading →

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Happy New…February… Notes and updates

Posted on February 4, 2016

Come to the Instant Pot side! We have delicious food and cheesecake! Errrm.  Guess I dropped the blogging ball there. Have you heard about the Instant Pot 6-in-1 or 7-in-1 automatic pressure cooker?  I got one a few months ago, … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2015

  Best wishes for a lovely holiday season! Here’s a little homemade liver tonic  to give your liver a little love. Chances are, it’s working overtime this weekend!     1/2 c beet juice over ice, a few drops stevia, fill it … Continue reading →

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I’m back! Sort of…

Posted on November 11, 2015

I didn’t even realize it had been over two months since I posted.  My bad! bumpy school year for my youngest extra intense parenting (has there been a 3-month full moon?) juggling new supplement regimens with mixed success (why does … Continue reading →

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