The Crunchy Sailor's Wife
“Oh yeah well my mama makes THE best shrimp n’ grits ever – she uses lots of bacon” This is how my son one ups other kids at Summer camp. He especially adores my homemade shrimp and cheese grits. I am from Madison WI, and […]
We all know Charleston has amazing food, so it is no surprise the lowcountry food truck game is strong as well. I am always on the lookout for delicious gluten free food in Charleston, SC. One of our favorite things to do as a family […]
When you have a gluten issue, it is hard to find a place that you can get a sandwich or a sub. These places in Charleston have either gluten free bread or buns. Please double check that these places still offer gluten free options, as […]
I love shrimp and grits! I make my own and have been on the self-appointed gluten free shrimp and grits tour of Charleston ever since I moved to the lowcountry. I order it on every menu that I can. Grits are already gluten free. It […]
I love how you can make a charcuterie board fit any kind of theme or occasion. Simple swaps of ingredients and you have a whole new kind of board. I took this Mexican themed charcuterie board to a taco night at a friend’s house and […]
My son Landon and I whipped up this festive Red, White, and Blue charcuterie board last Forth of July. As I have shared in previous posts, making charcuterie is easy and fun. Making a Red, White, and Blue Charcuterie board is no different. All you […]
Making a gluten free charcuterie board is easy. They are beautiful, and delicious. They are the perfect thing to take to a party to be sure that you will have something gluten free to nosh on. They are show-stoppers that really bring everyone together for […]
I love banana ice cream! It is super easy, healthy, and very versatile, there are so many great ways to change it up. This is one of our family’s favorite ways to make it. *This post contains affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate I earn […]
I have adored shrimp scampi ever since I was a little girl. Garlicky, buttery, what is not to love? It is the ultimate comfort food. Delicious over pasta, rice, grits, pretty much anything. Using zoodles gives this old favorite a new low-carb twist. Shrimp Scampi […]
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These easy Mexican style dinners come together in a matter of minutes, all are gluten free, delicious, and sure to please the whole family! Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Nachos Hello, my name is Lisa and my super power is to turn ANY left overs into […]
This is delicious and easy to make. It is Whole 30 compatible, dairy and gluten free. If you switch out the sweet potatoes for another vegetable such as broccoli or cauliflower this would be Keto as well. I used Cornish game hens but you could […]
this post contains affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. You know how when you smell something it immediately triggers a memory or a feeling? You smell cookies baking and think of your grandma. You get a whiff of fresh cut grass and […]
Low-Carb eating is not as tough as it may seem. Here are a few quick and easy Low-Carb pantry swaps that you can make to have on hand for hundreds of recipes to fit into a Keto, Paleo, or low sugar eating plan. this post […]
These sweet potato sliders with garlic aioli are super easy to put together, beautiful, and absolutely delicious. The hearty beef combined with the garlicky sauce and the tangy sweet potato makes this yummy appetizer burst with flavor. You will need… Roast beef – you can […]
I am a Wisconsin girl. I had no idea what pimento cheese even was until I moved to the south. Once I tried it I fell in cheesy, salty love! It is so good I could literally be the “Bubba Gump” of pimento cheese. I […]
Meet my pup D.O.G. He’s crazy, he make me lose my mind on a daily basis but I adore him! As dogs do, he sometimes gets stinky and since we do not use any kind of synthetic fragrance spray in our home – this is […]
ChimmiChurri sauce is an authentic sauce and marinade served in Argentina. It is a common choice at Tapas bars. It is delicious and super easy to make and delicious served over meat, fish or vegetables. The Sailor and I recently took this to a party […]
I love easy comfort food recipes! As a kid, my grandma Caroline used to make spaghetti and broccoli with butter and it was one of my favorite things to eat! This is a take on that. My Spaghetti with clams and broccoli is not only […]
Young Living was a game changer for my families health and wellness. I love that we can get everything that we need from essential oils to cleaning products, supplements and more. Young Living is a wholesale club and when you become a member – you […]
When I found out I had a wheat allergy, my world was rocked. Not in a good way. I am the daughter of a chef, a major foodie – I love food. But there it was, and I had to adapt. I have tried MANY […]
These are the cupcakes that I made for my boys and their friends after a fun day of Geocaching. They have a fun “treasure” inside! this post contains affiliate links, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Easy Gluten-Free Cupcake Recipe ( You can […]
For Easter in our house, I love coming up with creative and fun alternatives for my boy’s baskets rather than a whole basket full of only candy. I do want to include some candy though, and have found some better alternatives. I have done a […]
