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A Case For Wheat-Free and Against the Grain
Wheat. Seems so innocent, a base for comfort food, a staple in a lot of homes. What argument could sway one to avoid eating a principal ingredient dating back to at least the Agricultural Revolution 10,000 years ago? Wheat’s a plant. Whole …
Packing Home Lunch, sans Orthorexia
Morning television. A concept unbeknown to me from about 2001-2010. In my recent life, once the alarm went off, I hit the shower, the morning dressing routine, grabbed
My Top 10 “Staple” Foods
Since Mark posted his 10 foods he couldn't live without back in June, I've been contemplating my own. Mostly for fun, but also, what if? What if... I could
Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
In my thirty-something years, I've used a lot of eggs in a lot of recipes. They are a glue that holds everything together and I rely on them
Kimchi Topped Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This is a cheater post of sorts. I want to share a quick and easy fermented find with you that has become a new addiction. That, and
Natural, Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Bars
These chocolate chip bars are a must for treats in the house this coming week. We're about to have a few more mouths to feed in our abode.
Homemade Blanched Almond Flour Recipe
Fresh Tomato and Kale Salad Recipe
It doesn't get much better than a summer time farmer's market. The ripest, freshest, local berries, cherries, greens, tomatoes, carrots- all of my favorites- are generously piled on
Wild Salmon Burgers Recipe
After my month without wheat, I crave it much less. I eat some again, but now go for days without and eat a lot less. If
Everyday Coconut Oil, Kale, Blueberry, Banana Smoothie Recipe
I'm not a recipe inventor. It's not my niche, never has been. Even with my lack of full-time job and endless commute (yes, I absolutely know how lucky I am!),











In this time when Big Food and Pharma are making mega profits, I'm acknowledging a broken system with options a parent can count on. While the information super highway puts infinite resources at our fingertips, navigating that maze leaves my head spinning. I created Spilled Ingredients as a sieve for all of us busy, real folks and parents.












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Dan: Thanks for the info and the receipe - just what i needed - thanks...
Briana: Looks delicious. It will force me to go to the grocery store, but then...
Sandy: Et tu, baby carrots? Ugh....
Niki: @ Sara, great and frustrating questions... a good resource I've used i...