My posts have been rather few. Sadly I suffered a disabling injury trying to grow my Deceptive Delights™ business many

Always Gluten Free Dairy Free and Syrup Sweetened. This recipe is egg free too! 3 cups fine ground Almond Flour*

Ingredients are your medium. Everything you offer, in the way of art, is about preparing food. Maybe you are a

I found a new and amazing product. An oatgurt made by Halsa. I gave it a try because I read

What Would Nature Do... dogs, in the wild, are roving pack animals that catch a fully nutritious meal with plenty

This recipe is super easy with just one step set up. The base for this fudgsicle recipe is pistachios but

This recipe is easy, delicious and perfect for leftovers. 1 package GF penne pasta 1 lb chicken tender strips or

I am not anti-egg but I don't eat too many. I like eating desserts without animal protein or dairy and

For those with special intolerance's, things as simple as baking powder or vanilla extract can send you over the edge.

One of the most remarkable efforts I have witnessed is how Costco has taken care of their employees during this

Three simple ingredients and a few cupboard staples.  Organic Heirloom colorful carrots, frozen peas and potatoes. To sauté a dish

This recipe is a gluten and dairy free version of a eggs benedict. Instead of Hollandaise sauce this version is

This recipe is a standard sauce, your favorite toppings and just leave off the cheese. The best part is the

Exercise is important to our evolution. Without exercise, we would not be here today. The body is designed to walk,

Just thinking about eating food and the physical activity of starting to collect and prepare foods begins digestion. Your eyes,

Corporate deli’s have a captive audience and because of this, their responsibility to offer a healthy menu is of the

Dark foods are the true human super-power. The dark color comes from phytochemicals, or phytonutrients, a plants natural behavior that

Cravings are the brains way of getting us to give our body the nutrition it is in need of replenishing.

Something I always heard growing up was, you burn more calories eating #celery than celery contains. Celery is a great snack

Eating out can be a daunting experience. A truly #allergen-friendly meal can be elusive. Most often the individual ordering the

One of the biggest issues our bodies face is our food combinations. We hardly speak of it and where it

Thank you so much for the invitation to speak at your monthly meeting. https://www.facebook.com/gigsouthseattle/ Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month

I have always been keen on how companies market to consumers. It never made sense why I would see the

There is a great support network for those who suffer with food reactivity. Whether they are gluten or lactose intolerant

As an expert in food production and a consultant specializing in creating allergen friendly menus, I work with a wide

Chef’s continue to wage their menus against food reactivity while trying to provide options for their clientele. While some patrons

Hey folks, I have been given a great opportunity to sell my products at a kiosk in Capital Mall, Olympia.

My Deceptive Spread is the best base and replace. Whether you want to cream up a pasta, or use it

There are so many ways to make Swordfish and so many reasons why. It really is the Chicken of the

This is a favorite for quick and satisfying. All plant based with vegetables and chick pea flour for the fries.

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It is no secret to those who know me that I am not a fan of New England. It was

This moment is a very exciting moment. I was surfing Pinterest for recipe ideas as I do almost every day

Granola is a great to snack your way into a healthy lifestyle. Create a trail mix for after breakfast and

My first true success story that I was able to see from beginning to end is my Dad, Ralph.

This is a simple dish that took just a few minutes and just a few ingredients. Mushrooms, sweet white rice,

There is one thing I have learned over the years. Some recipes cannot be followed at all when working with

Spice a can of black beans with 2-3 tsps cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, garlic powder and a touch of salt,

I am very excited to share my first article in the Marlene's Market and Deli Sound Outlook. JOIN ME SATURDAY

½ cup coconut oil, softened ⅓ cup maple syrup or Coconut Nectar 11 cup brown rice flour ¾ cup tapioca

Gluten, Dairy, Sugar, Soy, Yeast Free. Decadent and a great Macro Nutrient Meal!              

Simple, bountiful, inspired.           - The Deceptive Chef

This is a fun healthy, gluten, dairy, sugar free and raw take on Caesar salad. Just delicious and you won't

Yes, really! Homemade pickled Ginger and a Sriracha Mayo. Yum! Save Save Save Save

Dehydration is a great way to "bake". The same as baking, it remove water but does so a such a

This dish is a nice smooth taste with a bit of a bright spot. Perfect way to use up zucchini!

Thank you everyone for such a great year! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your support and I

Apple Pie a la Mode with Deceptive Delights Vanilla ice cream. This is the MOST amazing delicious bite, bite, bite.

Bean and Split Pea Soup. Chop once use twice. I even had enough veg left over to make a big

Gluten, Dairy Sugar Free Quesadilla. Great late night snack and super simple to make. Spread a little Vegenaise on one

Chicken in Sweet Pepper Sauce is one of our favorite dishes. It is an easy recipe of sweet peppers, spices

Gluten, Dairy and Sugar free Biscuits and Gravy! Use any gravy recipe substituting Sweet White Rice flour instead of all

I had a wonderful time catering another wedding! This was on a boat with limited space so the best options

Nature is amazing and your yard is your health. From the physical aspect of tending the garden to the internal

This is a pink blueberry. Yes, a pink blueberry. I planted this bush 2 years ago and these 3 berries

Our Coconut Lime Cheesecake makes a beautiful wedding cake. Decadent and healthy! It was an honor to receive this special

I had the most fun catering a wedding for 50 and here are a few of the items I made

Nature is incredible and complex and I haven't the faintest idea how some things work. Both of these berries are

Multi colored organic carrots from Trader Joes. These carrots are amazing works of art for the eyes and the body.

Tuna, bell peppers, pickles, grated carrots, celery, dill, Vegenaise, salt, pepper. This is a great satisfying bite or two when

I am loving these multi-colored carrots from Trader Joes. Get a bag of Trader Joes shredded cabbage, mix with grated

Our local high school has taken the big step of adopting a road. We worked together to get garbage bins

It is with great pleasure that I get to share my garden. I never thought of myself as being capable

This is a special order Dairy, Sugar and Gluten free White Chocolate, Strawberry Cheesecake. It is filled with fresh strawberries

This heavenly Gluten, Dairy and Sugar free dessert is a combination of chocolates and almond butter. Healthy, decadent, delicious! -

As promised, The Deceptive Chef's ~ Bagel Buns Recipe. 3 cups Manini's Papa's Pane Gluten Free Flour blend (do not

I am pleased to be teaching an abbreviated version of my Chef Sessions at Marlene's Market and Deli. The first

We all have those times when there is nothing like a PB & J. So this version, ta Brown Rice

Friday night was an awesome dinner with friends at Over The Moon Cafe in Opera Alley Tacoma. They served us

I want to thank GF Joes Tacoma for hosting me and bringing in my ice cream, waffle cone bites™ and

Slice, toast, slather, bite, enjoy! mmmmmmm......

This is lunch with my friend Willow of Willow's Photography. I had gone to my favorite Thai Restaurant Banyan Tree

I just enjoyed a Gluten, Dairy and Sugar Free slice of home made Apple Pie with Apple Pie a la

I am excited to say that this is my first post coming to you as the Deceptive Chef. My specialty