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Sunrise Shack: Does the Instagram Famous Smoothie Shop Live Up to the Hype?

Claire F.

Jan 2, 2019
5 min

Sunrise Shack: Does the Instagram Famous Smoothie Shop Live Up to the Hype?

Sunrise Shack is located right on the side of Kamehameha Highway in North Shore Oahu. Its bright yellow paint color makes it difficult to miss. The whole town of Haleiwa is peppered with adorable little restaurants and shops, so it is difficult to decide where to stop. There is something special that sets Sunrise Shack apart: It is not just a little roadside stand, it has a large social media presence. @sunriseshack has almost 40k followers on Instagram which is how my si

One Month Vegan Update!

Claire F.

Jul 15, 2018
3 min

One Month Vegan Update!

At the beginning of my Summer vacation, I announced on my Instagram that I was committing to a full vegan diet for the Summer. As most of you probably know this was not a very high bar to set for myself considering I already eat a strictly gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian diet, and I often already avoid eggs because they do not make feel great. That being said, a lot of the gluten free products I rely on do have eggs baked into them. I challenged myself to go comple

Summer Time Peach Raspberry Jam

Claire F.

Jul 2, 2018
3 min

Summer Time Peach Raspberry Jam

Last week, my friend Annika (The Healthy Nut) and I went to Brentwood, CA to go peach picking. We went to two farms, and got lots and lots of white and yellow peaches. The peaches were so sweet and delicious, but I could only eat so many so I needed to find something to with them. I used some of my peaches for ice cream, but I decided I would use most of them for a jam. These peaches were so sweet I wanted to make this jam a little more tart so I decided to add some raspb

I tried a 100% Gluten Free Dairy Free Restaurant, Here's What Happened!

Claire F.

Jun 27, 2018
3 min

I tried a 100% Gluten Free Dairy Free Restaurant, Here's What Happened!

A restaurant in an ex-McDonalds in the Mission District is not exactly where you would expect to find a trendy menu offering food free of gluten, dairy, corn, soy, peanuts, refined sugar and seed oils. But Kitava is exactly that. I couldn't wait to try Kitava because it is completely gluten and dairy free (two things that I am very intolerant of), it has several vegan options, and it is a also a great place to go with my sister and her friend because they are both on the Who

Strawberry Muffins (Yummy & Healthy!!)

Claire F.

May 25, 2018
2 min

Strawberry Muffins (Yummy & Healthy!!)

Over two years ago I made some strawberry oats muffins that I really enjoyed, and I have not been able to find the recipe since. I opened my fridge yesterday and saw a big basket of strawberries my mom and sister, Annie, had picked up at Ikeda's Market on their way home from Tahoe. The strawberries somehow reminded me of those muffins I made oh so long ago and inspired me to put my improvising chef hat on. I got some strawberries, apple sauce, and Bob's Red Mill free oats

NYC Food Diary

Claire F.

Apr 22, 2018
6 min

NYC Food Diary

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting New York City for a few days. While I was there, I got to see three Broadway Shows (Frozen, Dear Evan Hansen, and Mean Girls!), visit two museums (The Frick Collection and The Guggenheim), and being the foodie I am, try lots of the gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian food that New York has to offer. In this post I will tell you all about the food I tried! The Hummus Kitchen Locations: Hell's Kitchen and Upper East Side We visite

Vegan and Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza (so yummy my dudes!)

Claire F.

Feb 1, 2018
2 min

Vegan and Gluten Free Cauliflower Pizza (so yummy my dudes!)

I love pizza, but my dietary restrictions do not lend themselves to eating traditional pizza. Even though there are a lot of great places in my area that offer delicious gf and df pizzas, sometimes I want to enjoy pizza from the comfort of my own home! I had heard about cauliflower crust for a while so this December, I decided to try it out. After a few tries I have developed this recipe! Pizza just after it came out of the oven Ingredients 1 cup gluten free oats 1/4 cup nu

Vegan Carrot Breakfast Muffins!

Claire F.

Jan 20, 2018
1 min

Vegan Carrot Breakfast Muffins!

Anyone who knows me knows that carrots are one of my absolute favorite foods. These muffins are just another delicious was to incorporate this delicious veggie into the most important meal of the day. These muffins are also great because they have protein sources such as flax meal, hemp seeds, and oats. Also these yummy muffins are oil free! Ingredients 3 tablespoons flax meal 1 large carrot 3/4 cups apple sauce 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon agave 1 mashed banana 2 tablespoon

My Favorite Curried Cauliflower

Claire F.

Dec 31, 2017
1 min

My Favorite Curried Cauliflower

When I was younger I never dared to eat anything spicier than ketchup (I know, ridiculous), but in the past few years I have been trying to integrate more spice in my diet. A few months ago, I developed this spiced cauliflower recipe, which has the perfect spice kick, but can be adjusted to be more mild. And, according to my mom, it is one of the best recipes that I have ever invented! Ingredients 12oz Cauliflower 2 Tablespoon of olive oil 1 Tablespoon curry powder 1 Teaspoo

Vegan Tofu Tacos

Claire F.

Dec 2, 2017
2 min

Vegan Tofu Tacos

This summer, when I was away from my family in Massachusetts, I received a phone call from my sister. She sounded panicked but when I asked what was wrong, she said nothing was wrong. She was just desperate for my tofu taco recipe. I think her desperate craving really encapsulates how delicious this recipe is. Tacos have always been one of my favorite foods and this recipe is a delicious vegetarian spin! I tend to serve these tacos on corn tortillas, but this tofu filling

Delicious Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

Claire F.

Nov 18, 2017
2 min

Delicious Dairy Free Hot Chocolate

Hot Chocolate is a staple in every kid's childhood, even the coldest winter days can be solved with a cup of hot chocolate upon arriving home from school. I have to say I really used to honestly be a Swiss Miss powder hot chocolate kind of gal, it was easy, quick, and pretty good, but when I gave up dairy that was not going to fly anymore. Even if you just make hot chocolate powder with water instead of milk, it still contains sneaky ingredients like powdered milk or modifi

Grilled Marinated Tofu

Claire F.

Oct 16, 2017
2 min

Grilled Marinated Tofu

Grilled Tofu is a great alternative to meat. I like to substitute tofu in what used to be my favorite recipes for chicken or beef. There are so many fun ways to play around with it. I included two of my favorite marinades, but you can pretty much sub any of your favorite recipes in! I also have no barbecue/grill skills so I just like to use a cast iron griddle with grill strips. Here is what the final product of the tofu looks like Drying out the tofu so it will absorb the

HOW TO: Cook Lentils

Claire F.

Oct 10, 2017
1 min

HOW TO: Cook Lentils

Lentils are one of my favorite foods and they are a great protein source and are very filling. These red lentils are some of my favorites and they are from Trader Joes. They are so fun to make and I love to experiment with ways to prepare them, one time I even put diced apple in (they were delicious). In this post I will explain how I make my basic recipe! After a LOT of trial and error I think I have this lentil thing down. You will need: 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 5 Cups Wate

Zoodles! A Zucchini based pasta alternative + my pesto recipe

Claire F.

Sep 17, 2017
2 min

Zoodles! A Zucchini based pasta alternative + my pesto recipe

Ever since I first went Gluten free, zoodles have been one of my go to dinners. They are filling and not to mention delicious. I also make pesto almost every week and it is delicious to have on toast, pasta, and pizza! Final Product, Photo: Lily Baldwin (Redwood Bark) Ingredients Zoodles 6-8 Zucchinis 1 tablespoon olive oil Pesto 1 1/2 cups basil 1 1/2 cups baby spinach 1/3 cup olive oil (may need more or less depending on food processor) 1/3 cup walnuts, pine nuts, or cash

Vegetarian Cauliflower Tacos

Claire F.

Sep 4, 2017
1 min

Vegetarian Cauliflower Tacos

Tacos are one of my all time favorites foods, but usually they have meat filling, which can be very heavy and is not vegetarian friendly. Cauliflower filling is a light and delicious taco alternative! It is quick, easy and always fills my taco cravings. Taco Filling 12 oz cauliflower Juice of 1 lime 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon honey 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons gluten free teriyaki sauce 1 teaspoon onion powder Tacos 8 white corn torti

Claire's Cookie Jar!

Claire F.

Aug 18, 2017
4 min

Claire's Cookie Jar!

On @clairecancook I have posted a LOT of different cookies over time, and I have decided to share my top ones with you! Most of these recipes are my adaptations of other bakers recipes, originals are linked. Oaty Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are a spin on a classic chocolate chip cookie. They are oat based so they have more chewy texture, and the oats add some protein to your desert. Also, they are gluten free and vegan! 1 Cup Rolled oats 1 Cup Rolled oats ground in b

Rainbow Summer Stew Pasta

Claire F.

Aug 7, 2017
2 min

Rainbow Summer Stew Pasta

I first invented this recipe when I was planning to make pasta with red sauce, but when I opened my pantry I could not find the pasta sauce anywhere. Instead all I could find was a can of diced tomatoes that I figured could work instead. After a little experimenting, the recipe for Rainbow Summer Stew Pasta was born! I love to make this recipe with Ancient Harvest Garden Pagodas GF pasta which has beautiful vibrant colors that are perfect summer. This recipe also has lot of