The Mission:

To create delicious, nutritious, heart-healthy and gluten-free cuisine on an incredibly tight budget!

The challenges?

A very hungy husband, recovering from a stroke, who is willing to work at eating right without starving!

A gluten-free menu! (that means no wheat, no rye, no barley and no foods made with them)

Low fat--while reducing unhealthy cholesterol, I'm interested in adding healthy fats, (monounsaturated fat, such as nuts, olive oil)

Low sodium--trying to keep the sodium under 1600 mgs/day helps to maintain healthy blood pressure

Satisfying a hungry family--they are used to my good cooking, but will they enjoy the food with the modifications that I have to make?

Tight budget--so tight it makes me think my pigtails are twisted! I must not sacrifice flavor but I'm in favor of keeping to a budget! I'll have to work hard to make sure that I meet my nutritional goals while also pleasing my picky food fans!

Whew! It's going to be a challenge, but I'm up for it. I have lots to share with you, the good, the bad and the not so lovely. I also have some tips for what to get and where, so that should be helpful to you. Each week, I'll offer kitchen-tested personal recipes, and tips for healthy eating. If you face personal food challenges as we do, this information can help you, too.