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Friday Finisher 4/17/15

April 17, 2015 by Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine 56 Comments

I need to make a Spring/Summer bucket list. With school coming to an end, I need to start planning what I want to accomplish in my ultimate free time. I don’t want to waste one minute, yet I also need the time to relax, recharge, and “re”think. But I want to keep myself on track and find some direction. Last Summer was rather wasteful and I wish I had done more. So I want to change that this year and make it count. My one favorite thing about last Summer was the amount of cooking I did. All the recipes you’ve seen on the blog this year since the Summer, were taken and made IN the Summer. I;m still not done posting them (there’s a lot more!) So even though that helped my situation of being in college and not being able to effectively blog, I want to do more for my blog too this Summer. Anyway, it’s time to sit down and make some new goals….after I wrap up a few final projects and what-not for school!

Happy Weekend Dear Friends and happy reading! XOXO

Friday Finisher | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 #FridayFinisher
SS Posts from the week:

Monday: Gingerbread Doughnuts

Tuesday: 5 Fun Things To Livin’ Up Your Spring

Wednesday: Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken

Blog Posts and Links I loved this week:

Life, Mind, Body, Spirit:

+ Loneliness vs. Aloneness

There is a difference!

+ How To Write A Personal Manifesto

I think we should all have one!

+ 39 Insanely Stupid Things You Should Probably Stop Doing

Yea, makes sense!

+ 30 Life Lessons From Thirty Years

These are so great!

+ My Balance Is Not Your Balance

Exactly! We are ALL different!

+ 10 Things That Will Hold You Back From Being Happy

Yes! Work on these and free yourself!

+ What I Wish I’d Learned About Forgiveness (Before It Was Too Late)

Forgiveness is really hard.

+ 7 Beneficial Roles Of Fear That Drive You To Thrive In Life And Business

You can make fear be a good thing.

+ How To Get Through An Emotional Or Physical Setback

This is so needed in my life right now!

+ The Courage To Forge Your Own Path

Don’t let anyone, even yourself, stop you!

+ Everything You Wanted To Know About Stress, In One Place

Now all you need to do is read, implement a plan, and practice it!

Fitness:

+ Why I Left Yoga (& Why I Think A Helluva Lot Of People Are Being Duped)

This is an older article, but it has some valid points.

+ Being A Woman In Pursuit Of Strengthย 

Why being a strong woman is the best!

+ How To Write Your Own Running Training Plan

When you want to create some focus or train for a race!

Food:

+ Gluten-Free Restaurant Menus: Ready To Watch Them Disappear?

This is why eating out really isn’t safe for Celiacs.

+ 20 Tasty Ways To Wrap And Roll Your Meals

Everyone loves a wrap!

+ 5 Grocery Store Myths That Need To be Stopped

I love debunking myths!

+ Why You Shouldn’t Throw Away Cauliflower Greens

Omg! Don’t waste them!

+ 10 Foods That Fight Inflammation

Let’s just say I need all these right now.

+ Why The FDA Action Against KIND Bars Doesn’t Mean They’re Unhealthy

I mean…there are MUCH worse brands and products they should be going after…really.

+ Is This The End To Diet Soda?

Seriously, if you are going to poison yourself with soda, you should drink the “real” stuff, diet is even worse!

+ 10 American Foods That Are Banned In Other Countries

America is so stubborn and behind the health times.

+ Why Food Tastes Bad Right After Brushing Your Teeth

It’s like torture…so don’t do it!

+ Challenging The Food Police

Just eat what you damn want to eat!

Health:

+ 7 Best Nutrients For Healthy Glowing Skin

Good thing is, these nutrients are in so many yummy foods!

+ What Is Crohn’s Disease?

Great info on what it is and the symptoms!

+ 9 Things To Know About Nutritional Supplements

Know what’s real and what’s not.

+ Dear Nutritionist

Sometimes only you can help yourself.

+ Dear FoodBabe: Your Fearmongering Is Making People Unhealthy

Yea….

+ 8 Terrible Eating Habits You Need To Break Now

Yea, you should work on these!

Blogging, Social Media, Tech & Photography:

+ Blogging Communities; Be A Better Blogger

Are all your readers just fellow bloggers?

+ 12 Ways To Boost Your Facebook Posts For Free

I’ve really been loving Facebook recently! Make sure you follow ๐Ÿ˜‰

+ How To Customize Posts With HTML And CSS

If you want to get extra techie ๐Ÿ˜‰

+ How I Grew My Email List To 5,000 Subscribers In 6 Months

Do you follow me by email? Or an RSS reader?

+ I May Be Too Thin-Skinned For Blogging

Or maybe people are just damn rude on the internet?

+ 40+ Resources And Tools You Need To Create Stunning Visuals

A picture speaks 1001 words…on a blog!

+ How To Make Money From Ads On Your Blog

Let’s say I do not make much….at all from what I have right now…

Other:

+ America’s Most Beautiful Neighborhoods

O wow. Beautiful for sure!

+ 3 Ways To Pick Up A Skill Faster Than Anybody Else

Gotta be the best ๐Ÿ˜‰

+ 7 Random Times To Brainstorm

I like brainstorming in the shower!

Favorite Pins:

(Follow me on Pinterest โ€“ RebeccaGF666)

Coconut Sugar Caramelized Plantains. Well now…that’s just…perfect!

AMAZING Coconut Sugar Caramelized Plantains! So easy, DELICIOUS and refined sugar free! #vegan #glutenfree

Vegan Rhubarb & Ginger Muffins. What a great combo! I really want to cook with rhubarb more!

Vegan Rhubarb & Ginger Muffins (Gluten-free)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal. I can’t even imagine!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Coconut Carob Granola Clusters. It’s granola..but better ๐Ÿ˜‰

Coconut Carob Clusters

Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars with Buckwheat. I just love this flavor combo!

This Rawsome Vegan Life: GOOEY CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BARS with BUCKWHEAT

Purple Potato and Romaneso Vegan Pizza. Let’s have a pizza party!

Purple Potato, Leek, and Romanesco Vegan and Gluten-Free Pizza l www.stephinthyme.com

Vegan S’mores Waffles with Sugar-Free Marshmallow Fluff. That marshmallow is soy-free…you know I’m in love!

Vegan S'mores Waffles with Sugar-Free Marshmallow Fluff

Naturally Pink Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls. Beets rock ๐Ÿ˜‰

Pink Cookie Dough Balls

Peanut And Daikon Radish Noodle Salad. One perfect Asian salad!

Peanut and Radish Noodle Salad

Paleo Breakfast Cookies with Kale. Did I mention they’re also vegan ๐Ÿ˜‰

Paleo Breakfast Cookies with Kale - Made in the food processor for a quick, easy and healthy portable breakfast! You won't even know they have hidden veggies! | Foodfaithfitness.com | @FoodFaithFit

Garlic Oven Roasted Vegetables &ย Chickpeas. This is the perfect simple dish!

collecting memories: Garlicky Oven Roasted Vegetables & Chickpeas

Buckwheat Beet & Flaxseed Crackers. These are the most perfect snack!

Buckwheat-Beet-Flax-Crackers @RunninSrilankan

Deep-Dish Skillet Brownie. Vegan and gluten-free chocolately goodness!

deep dish skillet brownie {vegan + GF} | The Baking Fairy

Super Seed Cinnamon Roll Granola with Cashew Icing. Really…don’t you think this is a gift from the granola gods to me?

Super Seed Cinnamon Roll Granola with Cashew Icing

Spicy Rice with Mushrooms and Snow Peas. I have a craving for some good white rice!

Spicy Rice with Mushrooms and Snow Peas from FoodFashionandFun.com

A few things I loved about my week or am grateful for:

+ The weather yesterday was rather nice! 70 and sunny!

+ I’m another week closer to my NJ homecoming! Woooooo!

+ Random, but I finally got my hands on another Asian Pear! I love those things, but haven’t been able to find good ones down here! On that note, I also found…wait for it…Silk’s Cashew Milk at my shack of a Safeway! I almost cried when I saw it! The glory! I missed it so!

So tell me:

+ Ever have an Asian Pear? They are SO good! Crunchy ,sweet, perfect!

+ Have you made a Spring/Summer bucket list yet?

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Comments

  1. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    April 19, 2015 at 5:04 am

    Thanks for sharing, Rebecca! I’m in disbelief…Recipes from last Summer? Dude, you’re a machine.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 19, 2015 at 5:27 am

      And I need to start cleaning out that machine to make room for new ones!

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    April 18, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    Thank you for the feature!

    LOVE this post – what a great compilation of so many different articles and posts.

    Keep up the great work!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 18, 2015 at 1:25 pm

      Welcome and thank you!

      Reply
  3. Emerald Lavender says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:37 am

    OMG!!! I had no idea that you had featured me! Thank you so much! Love those caramelized plantains!!! yummo!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 18, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Haha, welcome my friend ๐Ÿ˜‰ And o they do look so perfect!

      Reply
  4. Ariana says

    April 17, 2015 at 10:54 pm

    Oh my gosh those pins are just killing me!! I have the BIGGEST sweet tooth right now and there are so many delicious-looking things just calling my name haha. Thanks again for another great roundup!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:18 pm

      Lots of sweets this week! They’re all just too good!

      Reply
  5. Farrah says

    April 17, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    Thanks for these awesome links! I’m off to check out some of the blogging ones after I’m done studying for the night! My preceptor gave me the weekend off! :O

    I may or may not have started singing the Pokemon theme song after your “Gotta be the best” comment on picking up skills. ๐Ÿ˜ก

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Yay free weekend!
      Hahahaha! Childhood!

      Reply
  6. Alyssa @ Simply Quinoa says

    April 17, 2015 at 8:03 pm

    As always, your food finds are amazing. I can’t wait to try those s’mores waffles. Holy yum! I also read the article about leaving yoga which I thought was super interesting. I felt like she went a bit overboard, but can see where she was coming from. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:37 am

      Those waffles are just insane!
      Yea, it was a bit “much”, but some of the points did make sense!

      Reply
  7. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    April 17, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    Thank you so much for shouting out to my post. And I am sorry to be so belated on giving you a full response! I’ve just hardly been at my computer all week, and I hate responding to those types of things on my phone. but I’ve got some opportunity this weekend, so look out.
    PS these posts are always so incredibly impressive. And they make me sooooo freaking hungry!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      Awesome! It’s okay! I can’t wait to talk to you (I have more to add!)
      Hahaha, hungry is good…now go make some food!

      Reply
  8. Kelly says

    April 17, 2015 at 1:40 pm

    Hey, thanks for including me! I’m definitely going to check out a ton of the other links!

    P.S. I saw in a comment above that you need help with blog design. If you have questions about techie stuff, feel free to email me! And I do designs too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      So welcome!
      Haha, thanks! I just need some annoying things fixed on this terrible design I have now!

      Reply
  9. Giada says

    April 17, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    Thank you so much for including my post (40+ Resources and Tools You Need To Make Stunning Visuals) in the amazing roundup you made here! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 1:29 pm

      And thank you Giada!

      Reply
  10. Cecilia says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    Hi Rebecca, going through your list made me hungry ๐Ÿ™‚ Great recipes and ideas. Thanks for sharing, and have a nice weekend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Thanks Cecilia!

      Reply
  11. Beth @ Running with the Sunrise says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Seriously awesome posts you’ve curated here, Rebecca! I’m so honored you included one of mine! Time to get sucked into reading a bunch of these articles for an hour… ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 12:46 pm

      Or maybe 2 hours ๐Ÿ˜‰ Haha! XOXO

      Reply
  12. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:31 pm

    Great links and recap of the week. I always find some great articles/posts that I haven’t seen on your Friday Finisher posts! Especially love The Kitchn’s grocery store myths! Oh, and as for Asian pears, I love them too. I use them in salads, but mostly in the winter.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      They would be PERFECT in salads! O my goodness…now I’m craving that combo!

      Reply
  13. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    This page has been up on my computer for 45 mins lol I keep getting distracted by articles and pins! Guess that’s a good thing ๐Ÿ™‚ thanks for always inspiring me! And omg I can’t believe you made all of your dishes over the summer, who ate all that food?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Ahahahaha! It is a good thing!
      And yes…Summer was a wonderful time filled with SO much yummy food!

      Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    April 17, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    Another great round-up! Thanks for including us ๐Ÿ™‚ Let’s blow the lid off of the FoodBabe’s quackery!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 12:23 pm

      Yes! Let’s!

      Reply
  15. Linda @ Veganosity says

    April 17, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Great links, again! ๐Ÿ™‚ I especially liked the “39 stupid things…” link. I bookmarked it.

    Savannah is definitely one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited in the states. I’d move there in a heartbeat. However, Hyde Park in Chicago? I lived in the city for a decade and in the burbs for almost 2 decades and I totally disagree. There are so many prettier neighborhoods in Chicago, so many.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 11:43 am

      Yea, good stuff right? ๐Ÿ™‚
      Haha, I have not been many places at all! But I’ll take your word on that!

      Reply
  16. Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

    April 17, 2015 at 10:00 am

    Hi Rebecca,

    thanks for this list. I have book marked the blogging elated posts for a read this eve. There is still SO much I need to lear about social media. I’m pretty rubbish at it actually ๐Ÿ™ and I feel it is part of what’s holding me back.
    Good luck planning your summer.
    K

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:21 am

      If you ever want to email me for help, DO IT! XOXO

      Reply
      • Kimberly/TheLittlePlantation says

        April 17, 2015 at 12:13 pm

        Rebecca you are so, so kind. I genuinely mean it. Your quiet but consistent support for my blog really toches me ๐Ÿ™‚
        I would love to take you up on your offer as I feel a little bit lost with it all ๐Ÿ™‚
        Wishing you a fab weekend.
        ‘Speak’ soon
        Kimberly

        Reply
  17. Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:57 am

    You and I must’ve been snooping around similar blogs this week, because many of your recipe links were things I’ve been drooling over and pinning too ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:22 am

      I added some last minute additions too….I really had to many….we foodies are just too great ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  18. Ana Valentin says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:49 am

    Normally I leave your Friday Finishers in a state of such zen it’s ridiculous. But this time.. this time I want to punch the FDA right in their hypocritical faces! How silly are they?! Uh SUPER! I have so many issues with their regulations and UNregulations! So they’re attacking the fat in nuts but they won’t tackle our huge issues with hormones and additives and you know slowly killing Americans? YEESH! I’m ready to move to europe. please take me away now! Great post Rebecca, and I’m equally as excited for the summer and productivity! I’ve bombarded my mom with photo after photo of future meals headed her way ( my family isn’t a veggie eating family but my mom is the most willing to eat “healthy” foods aka you know.. nutrient dense haha). I have a feeling this summer is going to be a GREAT one, including a visit somewhere with me possibly? Down the shore? Or explore Reading Market in Philly?

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Hahahahahahahah! This is why I think I want to work somehow in food policy and public health so I can fix this crazy mess of a country!
      We so need to have a meet-up! I am going to have a lot of free time!

      Reply
    • Farrah says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:27 pm

      <3 READING MARKET IS WONDERFUL IN EVERY WAY!

      Sorry for hijacking the conversation. I'll shut up now, but forserious, food heaven. <3

      Reply
  19. rachel says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Great link up share! And… as always… off to check out some of the new reads. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:26 am

      Haha, thanks Rachel ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  20. Lisa @runwiki says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:16 am

    You have a way of carefuly crafting your FF posts. The way you pay attention to every detail is so impressive. My computer is down and I’m on my phone right now (I’m not a huge fan of reading on my phone- I’m old school) however there are several articles this week that peaked my interest– and pins! Rebecca- I am always so honored and grateful when you include something that I’ve written in your Friday round up. I can never thank you enough. I am even more grateful that we made a connection — I feel like you’re forever in my circle of friends. That’s truly the gift. Have a wonderful weekend. Love you!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:33 am

      Thank you, thank you so much Lisa! You are a beautiful blogger and what you write is always so inspiring, I can’t NOT share it! XOXOXO
      All my love!

      Reply
  21. Paige @ Your Trainer Paige says

    April 17, 2015 at 9:13 am

    My summer goals, as always: hike as many mountains as I can, have as many barbeques with friends as possible, and try lots of new Colorado beer! haha ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:12 am

      Haha, sounds like it should be a pretty “perfect” summer ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  22. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    April 17, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Lately I haven’t been focusing on the tech related stuff with blogging or even the ads and such, and I think it’s time I revisit since I know there are improvements to be made! I’m amazed that you created all those recipes last summer! That reminds me of the summer in grad school that I taught myself how to cook. I made something new every single day and by the end of the summer I finally knew what I was doing ๐Ÿ™‚ I thought it was pretty productive, and I wasn’t even creating recipes or blogging!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:37 am

      I wish all the tech stuff could be done on it’s own! Plus….I need someone to help with my design since my designer was horrible and left me now with nothing….I can’t even access my logo and what not myself :/
      This summer I plan on taking on some “difficult” things in the kitchen! Should be fun…and major learning experience!

      Reply
  23. Channing says

    April 17, 2015 at 8:32 am

    My spring/summer bucket list is pretty much to go on vacation some where. I haven’t been on vacation in over 2 years!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:27 am

      I’ve never been on a real vacation ever! Haha! Just Disney World in 4th grade!

      Reply
  24. Amanda - RunToTheFinish says

    April 17, 2015 at 8:10 am

    I love that you always include so much mental stuff and not just fitness, I think it all works together!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 8:20 am

      Well, this isn’t a “fitness” blog.

      Reply
  25. Jerusha @CitrusSwirl.com says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:45 am

    Thank you for these posts! It’s like my CNN recap of the world around the internet. I loved the manifesto blog post and what a fantastic idea… And the donuts? Yum…

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 10:29 am

      Hahahaha, The CNN recap! Love it! Thank you so much dear!

      Reply
  26. Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:17 am

    I’m so impressed you made all those recipes last summer! I’m also in the process of setting new goals for my blog to make it better and more manageable for my schedule ๐Ÿ™‚ Good luck finishing your semester!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 7:34 am

      I basically made one or 2 new things every day! I was so worried, but thank god I did!
      Thank you friend! XOXO

      Reply
  27. Emily @My Healthyish Life says

    April 17, 2015 at 7:14 am

    Thanks for including me, friend! It’s weird to think that my big item on my summer bucket list LAST year was starting a blog ๐Ÿ™‚ So glad I followed through with it! Yes- Asian pears are so good but hard to find!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      April 17, 2015 at 7:33 am

      And now this Summer, it’s time to GROW that baby ๐Ÿ˜‰
      I know! I wish I could find an endless perfect supply ๐Ÿ™

      Reply

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Instagram post 2195283970094291867_462853852 What does Christmas taste like? ๐Ÿค”๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ THESE COOKIES! ๐Ÿช Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ * These Christmas Crazy Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Full of Sweet Minty Joy ๐Ÿ’— * Break out ALL the @nestletollhouse Simply Delicious allergy-free white chocolate chips and peppermint candies because these cookies deserve MULTIPLE batches! So glad Nestle brought us allergy-free white chocolate chips this year so we all could enjoy Christmas cookie season in STYLE! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ If you haven't stocked up and tried them yet, hurry up!!! You need to try these Christmas-tasting cookies (plus, Celiac Santa called and he put in a request for these!!) Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/white-chocolate-peppermint-cookies/ * #christmascookies #homemadecookies #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #peppermint #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #cookiestagram #vegancookies
Instagram post 2190210617160115376_462853852 What does your family have for Christmas dinner? ๐Ÿค” * We have out big celebration on Christmas Eve (the best day, IMO) and have a big buffet of Italian foods set out in my grandparent's kitchen. As a celiac and food allergic vegan, (and the fact that cooking is my profession, haha!) I bring the free-from dishes! * Not only is eggplant parm great for a cozy winter weeknight meal (Meatless Monday, anyone?), but it makes a great plant-forward entree for the holidays that EVERYONE will love! This one is healthier (hello @gowiseusa air fryer! Crispy oil-free eggplant perfection!) and safe for all our celiac, food allergy, and vegan guests and bellies! ๐Ÿค— * Easy Vegan Eggplant Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) | Air Fried & Baked! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy CheeZy Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free + Low Carb ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great Meatless Entree for Christmas/Holidays ๐Ÿ’œ Air-Fried + Baked (or totally baked if you don't have an air fryer!) ๐Ÿ’– Simple Minimal Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthier Comfort Food with Veggie-Power ๐Ÿ’ * It's snowing here, so I think some cozy comfort food is in order on this chilly Monday! Who's with me? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜…โ„๏ธ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-eggplant-parmesan/ * #comfortfood #airfryer #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #christmasfood #meatlessmonday #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #christmasdinner #eatwellbewell #lowcarbrecipes #vegancheese #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2185119379058648148_462853852 Are you ready for THANKSGIVING? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Trying any new dishes this year? ๐Ÿค” I hope you got all your grocery shopping done (we all know that every grocery store is a MADHOUSE this week...although it was already crazy last weekend!) ๐Ÿคฃ BUT, I have one more Thanksgiving (or Christmas) recipe for you to add to your to-make list! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Gluten-Free Brown Rice Stuffing Casserole (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฝ * This Cozy Baked No-Bread Stuffing is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Great for a Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Holiday Side Dish ๐Ÿ’œ Easy Meatless Main for Any Weeknight๐Ÿ’– Simple Real Food Ingredients ๐Ÿ’— Healthy Comfort Food at its Finest ๐Ÿ’ * When you don't want bread stuffing, but want something baked (not the overdone "wild rice dressings you see so many recipes for!) this one is a must-try! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅฐ * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-brown-rice-stuffing-casserole/ * #brownrice #stuffing #dressing #casserole #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #holidayfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #veganthanksgiving #glutenfreefood #healthyholidays #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #justeatrealfood
Instagram post 2180062372549618176_462853852 Are you team Pumpkin, Apple, Sweet Potato, or Pecan Pie? ๐Ÿค” When it comes to holiday pies, you really can't go wrong with any! ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿฅง I never found pecan pie appealing, but to complete Strength and Sunshine's portfolio of "crustless pies", I had to figure out a way to make PECAN PIE a thing! This year it happened... ๐Ÿฅณ Crustless Pecan Pie without Corn Syrup (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo, Keto)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐ŸŒฐ๐Ÿฅง๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Peculiarly Perfect Pecan Pie is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Vegan ๐Ÿงก Paleo ๐Ÿ’› Keto ๐Ÿ’š Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’™ Healthier, Sweet, & Nutty Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’œ 7 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick ๐Ÿ’ Only 1 Allergen: Pecans (can't get around that one!) ๐Ÿ’˜ Begging for a Spot on the Thanksgiving/Christmas Dessert Table ๐Ÿ’— * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/crustless-pecan-pie/ * #pecanpie #pecans #southerncomfort #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #easyketo #allergyfriendly #ketodessert #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #ketobaking #paleodessert #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2177098251824425516_462853852 Whatโ€™s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear โ€œgut healthโ€? ๐Ÿค” * It's MORE than just digestion! ๐Ÿง Your gut health is connected to just about every aspect of your wellbeing, from your mood to your immune system. ๐Ÿ˜ฎ@countrylifevitamins came out with a new line of supplements called Gut Connection that helps us balance our microbiome and target the specific areas of our health we need the most help with! ๐Ÿฅณ I got to try out the Digestive Balance, Stress Balance, and Sleep Balance and Iโ€™m so glad I did! ๐Ÿ™Œ Check out my latest blog post to find out all the details (strengthandsunshine.com/gut-health/) ๐Ÿ‘ #Sponsored * #countrylifevitamins #guthealth #guthealthmatters #guthealthy #glutenfree #vegan #foodallergies #allergyfree #nongmo #healyourgut #celiac #celiacdisease #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelife #autoimmunedisease #chronicillness #gutfriendly #guthealing #healthygut #healthandwellness #healthyfamily #healthykids #gutflora #mindandbody #healthmatters #healthysleep #stressmanagment #healthylifestlye
Instagram post 2174976265205847810_462853852 The secret to a fantastic Monday? ๐Ÿค” Something a little SWEET and SALTY! ๐Ÿ˜Ž Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿช๐Ÿซ๐Ÿฅจ * These are BIG cookies and they are stuffed with @nestletollhouse new ALLERGY-FREE White Chocolate Chips and my favorite @shopritestores gluten-free pretzels! A super-soft cookie base with @bobsredmill gluten-free flour and @swervesweetie brown "sugar". They will make a perfect new addition to all the cookie parties I know you have coming up! ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿฅณ๐Ÿช๐Ÿ™Œ * These Tastebud Tantalizing Cookies are:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Low Sugar ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Quick and Easy๐Ÿ’œ 9 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Holiday Ready or a "Just Because Dessert" ๐Ÿ’— * Who else is ready for COOKIE SEASON? ๐Ÿค” Tag a cookie loving friend below! ๐Ÿ‘‡ These "Naughty and Nice" cookies are perfect for kicking off the holiday season! ๐Ÿช๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ„ Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-white-chocolate-chip-pretzel-cookies-gluten-free/ * #sweetandsalty #cookieseason #holidaybaking #whitechocolate #pretzels #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #bakersofinstagram #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #glutenfreecookies #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreebaking #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #bakedfromscratch #vegancookies
Instagram post 2169912447125673010_462853852 Thanksgiving debate number 2! Side Dish or Dessert? ๐Ÿค” Where does the CLASSIC marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole reside? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ * It's always been a "sweet" side dish in our family, definitely NOT a dessert! Boy have I MISSED this controversial dish due to the "all vegan marshmallows contain soy, and all soy-free marshmallows aren't vegan". This recipe has been in the works since last year and it is finally here, on the blog, perfected to a T! ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿฅณ THE Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallow (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ * This Spectacular Sweet Potato Casserole is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free ๐Ÿ’š Kid-Approved ๐Ÿ’™ Paleo Topping Option ๐Ÿ’œ 6 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– EASY & Quick (just 10 minutes in the oven! ๐Ÿ’ The Healthiest Sweet Potato Casserole EVER ๐Ÿ’— Holiday Perfection for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Etc. ๐Ÿ’˜ * How does your family do the traditional sweet potato casserole? ๐Ÿค” We've ALWAYS been a "canned candied yam and marshmallow family. I know some people top it with nuts and brown sugar, but that gets a thumbs down from me. It MUST be marshmallow-topped (or in this case...homemade marshmallow fluff topped!) ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜Ž * Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-sweet-potato-casserole-marshmallow/ * #sweetpotatocasserole #sweetpotatoes #marshmallowfluff #aquafaba #thanksgivingrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #holidaybaking #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thebakefeed #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #veganbaking #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfreefood #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #healthybaking #nosugaradded
Instagram post 2164819317391112965_462853852 It's STUFFING Season! ๐Ÿ™Œ Or...do you call it Dressing? ๐Ÿค” DEBATE! What do you call this classic Thanksgiving side? ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ Technically, this is "dressing" since it was baked on its own (not inside a bird). ๐Ÿ˜ My family has ALWAYS called it stuffing and I grew up in the Northeast. In the South, they tend to call it "dressing". They also tend to make it with...CORNBREAD! ๐Ÿคฉ * I ALWAYS make my famous "traditional" stuffing recipe (on the blog), but a cornbread stuffing sounded delicious to try this year! What's your favorite way to make stuffing/dressing? ๐Ÿง Southern Gluten-Free Cornbread Stuffing (Vegan, Allergy-Free)! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿž๐Ÿฝ * This Corny Comfort Food is:๐Ÿ‘‡ Gluten-Free โค๏ธ Allergy-Free ๐Ÿงก Vegan ๐Ÿ’› Sugar-Free + Oil-Free ๐Ÿ’š Picky-Eater Approved (even if they don't like traditional stuffing!) ๐Ÿ’™ Great for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or ANY weeknight ๐Ÿ’œ 10 Simple Ingredients ๐Ÿ’– Uses my Homemade Gluten-Free Cornbread ๐Ÿ’— Makes You Feel Warm, Cozy, and Full or Southern Comfort ๐Ÿ’ * So Team Stuffing or Team Dressing!? ๐Ÿค” Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! ๐Ÿ‘†๐Ÿ‘† https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-cornbread-stuffing-vegan/ * #cornbreadstuffing #cornbreaddressing #cornbread #stuffing #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #top8free #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #thefeedfeed #thanksgivingfood #southernfood #glutenfreelife #foodallergymom #kidapproved #thanksgivingdinner #sidedishes #glutenfreebread #glutenfreefood #fallrecipes #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #goodmoodfood #easymeals #nosugaradded