If I could take a snapshot of this moment and go back in time to my April self, I would let her know that it was going to be ok, that it *would* get better.

There’s a new kid in town — and it’s mine. Let me give you a sneak peek at what’s coming next for me. And you.

Though each day seems to get a bit easier, there are times when my new lifestyle catches me off guard, and if I’m not 100% on my game, a wave of misery can knock me right on my ass.

Much to my surprise, there were lots of options at this year’s show. Most were mediocre, but a few rocked my world.

Yes, I’ve got a new one. And it involves you, darlings. Come on in and take a look at what I’ve got up my sleeve.

Dear Chef/Restaurant Owner: We have had a long and loving relationship, you and I. As of late, however, we have hit a road bump, and I’d like to see if we can work things out.

Yes, I’ve been pretty quiet. As my body has adjusted the past few weeks to living gluten-free, my mind and emotions have been on a pretty steep roller coaster. I’ve also been traveling, which involves a lot of dining out, so by Day 2 of my latest trip, the most familiar words out of my mouth were “I can’t have that.”

Cue meltdown.

It’s a whole new one for me, and not an easy one, but each day is a new little adventure.

Greetings from the Emerald Isle! Chef Mark and I are once again running amok throughout the countryside to bring you our favorite flavors, colors and delights from the other side of the pond.

Fibromyalgia is an insidious disease that is often undetectable from the outside. Here’s what it feels like on the inside.