Happily Wrapping It Up

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It's almost over. I don't know who is more excited about the end of the school year; my kids or I. Or is it me? In less than a week it won't matter anyway :) We went to Chicago last week, and only lost our son twice. This is a new record, and we were thrilled. He doesn't have every Autistic trait … [Continue reading]

Zesty Grilled Chicken Recipe

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My husband and I like food with a little, you know; flavor. Our kids tend to shy away from anything that looks like it will be 'spicy', so the trick is to make it look innocent, but is actually tasty. I used to use bottled marinades, but then I looked at the labels and could not believe what was … [Continue reading]

Top Ten Ways To Begin Eating Real Food

Changing our diets is hard; especially when we have a family full of folks used to something different.  When I began this journey, I cried in the … [Continue reading]

Red Beans And Rice

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This is an easy meal with just a few steps; they just have to be taken over a long stretch of time.  This recipe is very forgiving. A little less … [Continue reading]

Gluten Free Dairy Free Summer Snacks for Kids With Sensory Processing Disorder {Phew!}

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We've come some distance since I started the UnProcessed Kitchen! My son is now dairy free for the most part; but seems to tolerate a little bit of … [Continue reading]

Perfect Guacamole (For An Imperfect Cook)

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I have a recipe and a cookbook review in a minute; but first I want to share some dates with you. I met my husband on Cinco de Mayo, 2001. We … [Continue reading]