G-Free Foodie

10/13/2026

09/06/2026

08/07/2026

Talking Ag Tech today! This leafy greens harvester from SAMI Robotics can harvest lettuces and broccoli, and will soon be able to handle other field services like weeding too. AI-assisted cameras inform the robotics arms to do what is currently handled by hand labor. This type of innovation addresses labor shortages, food safety concerns, and other issues. The field day was put on by UC ANR’s Connect program, part of the Ag Tech Alliance.

06/22/2026

It was a fabulous trip to Chicago for the James Beard Foundation awards, where mom got to join for the ceremony and some fabulous celebrations, we met new friends and saw a few of our favorites, and I got to hug a few of the biggest prune fans (national treasures, all.) We ate all the things and Saint Joanie wanted to do an architectural tour, so obviously that happened. Thanks for having me, JBF.

05/27/2026

This tender Strawberry Buttermilk Cake is one of my go-to summer desserts, because it's easy, it's pretty, it's loaded with berry flavor and no one even notices it's gluten-free, so everyone just eats it and thanks me for making it. Isn't that what we want from dessert?
Get the recipe: https://gfreefoodie.com/strawberry-cake/

05/23/2026

It's FINALLY Tomato Water season - I pour this tomato-ey goodness in everything from cocktails to salad dressing to fizzy water. It's the number one reason to welcome the summer heat.
Make your own tomato water: https://gfreefoodie.com/tomato-water/

05/22/2026

Last year our friend Alison from got us all started on celery salads, and then everyone became obsessed with them. Who doesn't love make-ahead goodness that gets better as it sits?! Mine has creamy mozzarella, savory roasted red peppers crunchy walnuts (and celery obviously) plus a little lemon for zip. Make it today and eat it all weekend: https://gfreefoodie.com/deliciously-easy-celery-salad-with-mozzarella-roasted-peppers/
(You might want to make a double batch.)