One of my coziest childhood memories is waking up to the warm cinnamon-infused aroma of my mother’s homemade sour cream coffee cake baking in the oven. When I opened my eyes, I knew that my day would be off to a delicious start! These days, I no longer eat anything...
Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies Adapted from Elizabeth Barbone’s "Gluten-Free Baking" Yield: 16 cookies 2 cups finely ground almond flour, sifted (8 ounces) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup dark maple syrup (it will be labeled Grade A, dark color with robust taste)...
Imagine coming home on a cold, snowy winter day—or any day really—and finding a plate of just-baked lemon-ginger almond cookies waiting for you! That’s baked love...! In my humble opinion, the combination of lemon and ginger are a match made in foodie heaven! Grated...
I was first introduced to clafoutis at a dinner party hosted by a British friend. I instantly fell in love with this warm, eggy dessert, with a generous scattering of pitted cherries, and its custardy cake texture. After coaxing the recipe from my friend the next...
Rhubarb is a very tart-sour vegetable (think 100% unsweetened cranberries). Rhubarb stalks resemble celery but have a reddish hue. Unlike celery, however, rhubarb is best eaten COOKED (versus raw). High in fiber, rhubarb is known to have a laxative effect: it can help...
When I bake, buckwheat flour and tiger nut flour are my go-to gluten-free flours. Because I have Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) and hypothyroidism, I stopped eating wheat and gluten-containing grains (oats, barley, spelt, rye) about seven years ago. Since then,...
It’s funny where a healing journey can take you. Before I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, flour-based treats—muffins, scones, pancakes, giant chocolate chip cookies from a nearby artisanal bakery or a wedge of chocolate layer cake with chocolate buttercream...
Do you enjoy a slow burn? Then you’ll love this gluten-free gingerbread! (And, no, you won't be rating Scoville heat units...there are no chili peppers in the recipe!) Moist and flavorful, a combination of gently warming spices (including fresh ginger root) natural...
At the pinnacle of summer in the Hudson Valley, dewy mornings give way to warm, sunny days, perfumed by honeysuckle. Evenings turn cool as the sun sets, leaving a pink dusk in its wake. And, as the light fades, settling into a pitch-black country sky speckled with...
Making healthy shifts—especially when it comes to sweet treats that give you pleasure—is key to making healthy eating deliciously sustainable. I know it was for me… Take these delicious Paleo vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting, for example. (By the way, this...
Hi, I’m Kathryn Matthews. As a Board Certified Functional Health Coach, I help clients reclaim their energy, vitality and well-being. I want you to feel empowered about taking charge of YOUR health! To learn more, see About Kathryn.