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Friday Finisher 8/17/18

August 17, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine Leave a Comment

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When things don't go as planned, what do you do? Just go to sleep and hope for a better day when you wake up! That's been pretty much the name of the game over here as the health woes are not closer to being figured out. And then it dawns on me that my final semester of college is starting in about 3 weeks! So I'm going to be adding an internship on to everything else. It's going to be one day at a time, but at least I know there will be a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel in terms of school when I can finally get my degree and really "level up". So I wish I had answers, not only for myself, but to give you, but the vagueness continues. Let's just make the rest of August the best it can be (hope for no more rain!) and soak up that last bit of summer freedom!SS Posts from the week: Monday: Homemade Gluten-Free Copycat Totino's Pizza Rolls (Vegan, Allergy-Free) Wednesday: Easy & Fluffy Gluten-Free Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes (Allergy-Free) … Read More...

Easy & Fluffy Gluten-Free Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes (Allergy-Free)

August 15, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 26 Comments

Only 6 ingredients for the best classic Easy & Fluffy Gluten-Free Vegan Buttermilk Pancakes! A top 8 allergy-free, kid and freezer-friendly recipe that you can customize with add-ins and have stocked for busy morning breakfasts!Unless you're new around here, you know that I'm pancake OBSESSED! I fully believe that if you don't consume pancakes at least once during the week, you need to get your priorities straightened out! Two times is optimal (i.e. what I do), and anything surpassing that just guarantees you a spot in Pancake Heaven. Having a freezer-friendly customizable pancake option seems like the best solution for those struggling to meet the Pancake Requirement. Something that's super easy, requires minimal everyday ingredients, and fits all our food allergy needs! … Read More...

Homemade Gluten-Free Copycat Totino’s Pizza Rolls (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

August 13, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 41 Comments

The iconic, bite-sized, pizza pillows that are a favorite snack and party food for kids (and adults!), now as a healthy homemade recipe! These Gluten-Free Copycat Totino's Pizza Rolls are vegan, top 8 allergy-free, baked, easy to make, and 100% freezer-friendly!It's a pizza dream come true! The bite-sized, poppable, exploding, little handheld pizza pockets (aka: pillows) that have been providing microwave comfort to teenage boys' insatiable appetite, college students' all-night study sessions, and boisterous game day sports fans for decades. For some reason pizza and celiac disease/ food allergies never tend to go together. From actual pizza parlors to all the frozen and processed pizza goodies on the market. But, are we restricted eaters really going to take the neglect? … Read More...

Friday Finisher 8/10/18

August 10, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 2 Comments

So I'm not allergic to some of the foods I thought were causing my reactions, as I found out during my allergist appointment. He told me it's probably not even a food that giving me these problems and wants me to start a routine of allergy medication. He wants some additional blood work, but right now I'm just going to watch what I eat and any products I use on my skin...Hmmmm. In other news, we'll be back to your "regularly scheduled programming" here on Strength and Sunshine next week with two fabulous recipes I'm super excited to share with you. Some nostalgia and some breakfast goodies will be coming you way! Stay tuned and happy weekend!SS Posts from the week: Monday: Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) … Read More...

Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

August 6, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 89 Comments

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The sweet, tart, and rich flavor of sun-dried tomatoes are a must-try addition to your pesto! This Creamy Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta recipe is gluten-free, top 8 allergy-free, easy to whip up, and will be the star on your dinner table!There’s something about a simple, yet flavor-packed pasta dish that always captivates the senses. The vibrant colors and shapes for the eyes, the mouth-watering aromas for the nose, of course the delectable taste for the taste buds. Also, the “common sense” of the ease and crowd-pleasing affect that pasta has on our decision making process! When we need a quick weeknight meal that will fill our family’s bellies and accommodate all dietary needs, a bag of pasta and a great homemade sauce seems like just the thing! … Read More...

Friday Finisher 8/3/18

August 3, 2018 By Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 4 Comments

If you didn't leave July with a bang, don't worry, I did that for you! In all the most not-good ways, the foreseeable future of the month of August is not going to be very fun or relaxing. It all starts with those random hives I got a few weeks ago and mentioned in passing over here. Well, it kept (keeps) happening and I've been trying to narrow it down, as it's gotten worse. I'll be getting good ole' allergy testing down next week so fingers crossed for an answer! I also went to see my GI doc for a routine bi-annual follow-up and things were not good. I neglected getting one specific test which may give us an answer to a persistent problem, but we thought things were okay and it wouldn't be needed. Honestly, once I have more answers I'll give you a real update. I realize I never did, even from over a year ago when my body basically broke on me. Just know that August may be a bit slow over here. We only have one (delicious) post going out next week (plus the Finisher). But don't worry, I'm still "here"! See you next week! By the way, is it really August?!SS Posts from the week: Monday: Gut-Healthy Thick & Creamy Chocolate Smoothie (Gluten-Free, Vegan) Wednesday: 4-Ingredient No-Churn Vegan Tahini Chocolate Ice Cream (Gluten-Free, Paleo) … Read More...