When I think of the holidays, Mamacita's tacos are one of the first things that come to mind. Sheila Baker-Johnson (Mom) grew up in El Paso, so we spent many holidays there. These tacos are filling and so flavorful.

Mom will join us on our last Facebook Live of 2021 this Wednesday at...

Mamacita's Zucchini Bread is back! Sheila Baker-Johnson (Mom) treated us to a demo of how to make this yumminess last May. You can watch it on YouTube here!

As a special treat for my community, Mom has allowed me to publish this recipe below.

I hope you enjoy it!

It is normal to crave comfort food as the...

According to my daughter, this Crispy Gluten-Free Orange Sesame Chicken over Cauli Rice tastes best if Grandma makes it. Excuse me? It is a recipe that I created. Doesn’t matter.  Grandma makes it better.

So here we go…

First prep the Cauli Rice. 

Use the...

I made this video for you!

Actually, my super cool bonus son, Oliver, and I made this video for you.  

These Watermelon Strawberry Mint Popsicles are a hit with him - sweet and delicious - and a hit with me - healthy and nutritious.

It is summer. 

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When I was a kid, you would often catch me in the mud making different concoctions.  I heard that mud was good for your skin, so I subjected my sister and brother to quite a few “spa days.”  I knew the dirt was good for worms, so I made mud pies for them to eat.  I even...

What is the first thing you think of when I say comfort food?

Me?

I think of tacos. 

I especially think of my Tacos El Colorado with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette.

Both of my parents were born and raised in El Paso, TX, which is very close to the border of...

For most of my 20’s and 30’s, I had low energy, erratic moods, and uncontrollable belly bloat. I tried so many things to feel good in my body - acupuncture, the Atkins diet, intense aerobic workouts, and more. Nothing helped me to feel healthy and whole.  

It was...

Gluten-free living felt foreign and difficult when I began my journey over 15 years ago. Now it is the only way l live. My diagnosis was a relief (I finally had an answer to fix a myriad of symptoms) AND scary at the same time (you mean I can NEVER eat bread again??)  Over time, I have found...