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10/30/2026

Well I was making chili tomorrow but now I want to make this…with gluten free pasta of course.

Have you made this yet?

Looking for an easy Halloween night dinner? 🎃🍲

This creamy Lasagna Soup from Mississippi’s own Ms. Kween, Caroline Davis, is the perfect cozy meal before or after trick-or-treating!

Loaded with savory Italian sausage, tender lasagna noodles, rich tomato broth, and a creamy ricotta topping, it’s an easy, hearty dinner the whole family will love.

Save this recipe for Halloween night and enjoy a little Southern comfort food!

10/30/2026

Homemade Brown Sugar Banana Coffee Syrup

I’ve been craving a banana latte ever since I saw one advertised at a coffee shop. So I decided to make my own!

This syrup is perfect for iced lattes, hot coffee, or cold brew.

Brown Sugar Banana Coffee Syrup

Ingredients:

* 1 ripe banana
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 1 cup packed brown sugar
* 1 cup water
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add banana and sauté for 2–3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
3. Stir in brown sugar and cook for 1 minute.
4. Slowly add water and stir until sugar dissolves.
5. Simmer gently for 8–10 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
7. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer or blend once cooled.
8. Stir in vanilla and salt. Cool and refrigerate.

To make a banana latte:
Add 1–2 tablespoons of syrup to your glass, followed by ice, milk of choice, and espresso!

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Store the syrup in the refrigerator.

10/29/2026

Hi! I’m Shannon! ❤️

I’m a wife, mom of three girls, professional photographer of 16 years, content creation business co-owner, certified nutrition coach, and I’ve been living with celiac disease for over 25 years (yes I’m that old! I just turned 56).

I love photography, cooking, traveling, teaching, researching, and most of all, PEOPLE!

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that being gluten-free can feel incredibly lonely. I’ve been fortunate to have amazing family and friends who have always supported me, and I want to be that same kind of support for you.

That’s why I’m building this little community. A place to share recipes, learn together, ask questions, laugh a little, and make gluten-free living feel less overwhelming.

If you’re new here, I’d love for you to follow along and introduce yourself!

Tell me where you are in your gluten-free journey and one food you’ve been missing. I’d love to help you recreate it or research it for you!

And trust me, I LOVE researching things! 😂❤️

Note: would love to share pics of my family. However, I choose social media.. they didn’t. So the only photos I will share of them is when I have approval. You can catch a glimpse of them on Lutkins photography (pinned post of me shooting my daughter’s proposal). But just know they are beautiful, smart, kind and the thing in life I am the most proud of.

10/28/2026

The Vital Pursuit Cauliflower crust pizzas become very handy for me towards the end of the week when meal prep has run out. Are they a perfect meal? No. But they are a good choice when you are gluten free and make 99% of your food from scratch and you just need a no effort meal that’s warm.

10/27/2026

Pastalya is Jambalya made with pasta instead of rice. We really enjoyed this seasoning mix from Jambalaya Girl . It was rated a 9.5 out of 10 from our family Pacific Foods Sam's Club

10/27/2026

Gluten-free cookies with a sweet backstory!

My Dad's Cookies was started by a dad inspired by his daughter’s celiac disease, and you know I love supporting small businesses with a personal connection to the gluten-free community!

They offer unique flavors, cute packaging, and ready-to-eat cookies that are perfect for gifting, entertaining, or grabbing when you need a sweet treat. No baking required!

Which flavor would you try first?