I love food! I love what is good about it, how it tastes, how it makes me feel, how it lets me explore the world through my senses. I also love the process of preparing food, eating with friends, experimenting with new flavors and exotic ingredients. And, I appreciate how it comes to be… The … Continued
What a new year! Sabbatical, Exploration, and the Pursuit of Flow
The New Year has come and gone and I haven’t even wished you a wonderful 2013! So, cheers to you! Welcome to what I’m sure we all hope will be a fabulous year. I’ve been procrastinating writing this post because I am so torn by what I am about to say. But, here goes: I … Continued
Maoomba 3rd Anniversary: The Scoop, A Free Cookbook + Announcements
Hi everyone, I’m so glad you are here to help me celebrate the third anniversary of Maoomba.com. Though the anniversary was on the 9th, I’ve held off on announcing it in what has become a bittersweet month. When I first started Maoomba.com, the blog was a personal outlet, a way to document the time I … Continued
Paleo Power Lunch Giveaway Winners
Thank you to everyone who entered the Paleo Power Lunch Giveaway, has helped spread the word (which I greatly appreciate), and who has signed up for Maoomba Weekly – this week or anytime this past year. Yes, in 2 weeks, it will be one year since I started sending out Maoomba Weekly (although I’ve been … Continued
Paleo Power Lunch Ideas
This post was originally part of a 5 day Kick-off Celebration. Making and taking Paleo food to work to get you through the day doesn’t have to be a struggle, but don’t just take it from me. Here’s how others manage the lunch conundrum. “Use an avocado to hold leftover meat from dinner the … Continued
Lunch: No Longer the Forgotten Meal + Paleo Power Lunch Celebration
Back when I first discovered my numerous food sensitivities – it’s been about 6 years now – I went through what everyone seems to go through when they suddenly can’t or choose not to have food they’re accustomed to eating. Things like disorientation in my kitchen and at the store, frustration with having to learn how … Continued
Talking about Healthy Workday Lunch Strategies with Susan Rich
Earlier this week, I was honored to be interviewed by Susan Rich. Susan writes a blog and hosts a weekly internet radio talk show called Rich & Gluten Free. She asked me to talk about health workday lunches and ways to make sure we get what we need to stay energized through out the day, particularly … Continued
Maoomba 2012: Lions & Google & Food, Oh My!
I am so excited for 2012, I can’t even express it clearly. If you had a crazy 2011 – and I know of a LOT of people who did, then maybe you can understand what I’m feeling. So, wanting to help nudge the new year in a direction I truly want it to go, … Continued
Thank you and happy holidays!
As the year winds down, and it is doing so very quickly, I am taking the opportunity to review what has happened for Maoomba in 2011 and plan for 2012.
Serving up the real me – reflections and realizations
I have long considered myself a part of the gluten-free community. But, it took me 5 years & going to a GF expo to realize that I really am not a gluten-free foodie. My diet just happens to be free of gluten.








