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Sun-tella Spread ( Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate Spread)

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Hi! Welcome To My Berkeley Kitchen. I’m Shahla. I’m a food lover, “cooker” (as my daughter calls me), recipe developer and an allergy friendly mom. I share tips and stories on how to find joy in and out of the kitchen with food allergies.

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Instagram post 2177330264395786537_1511038710 To sprinkle or not? In this case I couldn’t decide 🤷🏽‍♀️so here’s both(swipe left) because we all need cake people! #onemoredaytillfriday ❤️. . . This is @lizprueitt_tartine #glutenfree chocolate almond cake. Our go to easy peasy chocolate cake we’ve made more than a million times I swear 😬😃. The frosting is a chocolate cream cheese number which is not too sweet & tastes more like a deluscious mousse...requested by the kid for her 8th bday last week 🌸 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #feedfeedbaking #baking #wsbakeclub #cakesofinstagram #rodellevanilla #barneybutter #instabaking #thebakefeed #marthabakes #thecupcakeproject #thatsdamndelish #sweettreat #dessert #realsimple #chocolate #bdaycake #throwbackthursday #tartineallday
Instagram post 2176598956950536154_1511038710 My friend Val @sixsnippets made this epic cheeseboard for our #friendsgiving party we hosted last month with @champagneandcookies. Thanksgiving is around the corner, so Val is kindly sharing 5 tips to create your own epic board: 👇 . 🧀 Use a variety of cheese( go by taste, smell & texture) start w/ a creamy brie or Camembert, mild harder cheese ( Gouda or cheddar)& a pungent one like blue cheese or gorgonzola.. . 🌸Garnishes; use dried fruit, jams, honey, chutney( pictured my fig chutney from the blog), olives, seeds/ nuts. Layer sweet garnishes w/ creamy cheese & hard/ pungent cheese w/ savory garnishes.. . 🥖Carbs: crackers, baguettes or breadsticks( different height & textures are nice).. . 🎃 ‘Tis the season: mini pumpkins, apples, pomegranates, grapes, persimmons.. . 🍫Something special: a little treat like dark chocolate, caramels or peppermint bark.. . 🌼 Also I want to add: don’t be limited by your dietary requirements! Use what you can eat & enjoy what’s safe for you-the purpose is to have fun & create something that brings you joy. Thanks Val for these amazing tips ❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #howiholiday #bareaders #tastecooking #sharemytable #wholefoods #inspiremyinstagram #cheeseboardsofinstagram #cheeseboard #goopmake #entertainingtips #cookandshare #imsomartha #bombesquad #ediblesf #berkeleybash #nutfree #ohmygourd
Instagram post 2174885730760109383_1511038710 Inspired by @the.allergy.table, we were tooling around with dough over the weekend. Hubby & I were fighting over techniques even though both of us really didn’t know what we were doing 🤦🏽‍♀️ more work to do.... anyways the mid morning light had me like this 🥰 . The kid wants a “pizza party” for her birthday with friends this weekend. Do you make your own pizza dough? We used to make it a lot but got out of the habit- too many other things to make #fromscratch but it’s definitely a treat & I miss enjoying pizza together that’s safe for all of us. If you have any recipes you love pleeeeease send them my way! Hope everyone had a lovely weekend 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #pizza #thebakefeed #instabaking #onmytable #imsomartha #dough #baking #bareaders #f52grams #feedingmyfamily #eatingwelleats #thekitchn #thecookfeed #trymyrecipes #breadbaking #foodfluffer #feedfeedbaking #foodallergyfamily
Instagram post 2173595884150321144_1511038710 Gah! This weekend “bubbly” makes me so happy 😁 🍅. In the kitchen making Mama Gina’s tomato sauce from @annafgass amazing cookbook #heirloomkitchen. . . I love this sauce so much because you first infuse the oil with basil, garlic & chili flakes( although we leave out) because of kids. Pour it back into the tomatoes ( I used canned) with a little salt, pepper & tomato paste. It’s so simple & the infused oil is a total game changer 🌟✨💫 I won’t go back to making tomato sauce any other way 👏 . . We make a big batch & freeze into portions for weeknight meals ❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #weekendcooking #thecookfeed #batchcooking #freezermeals #todayfood #goopmake #tomatosauce #fromscratch #foodblogfeed #thekitchn #cozymeals #inspiremyinstagram #cookbooklove #top8free #allergyfriendly #imsomartha #recipeoftheday #realsimple #muttipomodoro
Instagram post 2172702098276742018_1511038710 INSPIRED BY NUTRITIOUS LIVING 🌸Today we’re celebrating a special friend in the Instagram community, Caroline from @nutritious.living.. . Caroline started following me back when I had 4 followers 😬🤪 she’s always been a source of inspiration to me- I’ve admired how she’s shared her journey w/ nutrition ,motherhood & now sadly cancer. Despite all of this, she continues to show up for us through her recipes & by sharing her honest account on living life with an unexpected illness.. . My friends & I created the hashtag #inspiredbynutritiousliving so that we can each share a recipe from her blog & honor her work & the beautiful, thoughtful food she’s shared with us over the years. Check out the hashtag to see everyone’s posts!.. . I love these poached pears - made by simmering water, ginger & maple syrup. An easy, delicious #refinedsugarfree & #top8free dessert that is going to become a new holiday staple 👏. . . We love you sweet Caroline & thanks for all that you continue to do-stay strong sister! Go give her some love, check out the other amazing posts today & better yet, make one of her recipes- so many good ones🌹🌷🌸 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #thanksgiving #cancersucks #womensupportingwomen #thebakefeed #imsomartha #bbcgoodfood #goodmoodfood #eatingwell #healthyish #dessert #poachedpears #foodandwine #bonappetit #bombesquad #huffpostetaste #tastingtable #gaurdian #goopmake #guardianfood #thecookfeed
Instagram post 2172026319138088405_1511038710 I’m finally getting around to sharing photos( swipe left) from our #friendsgiving that I co-hosted with @champagneandcookies & @sixsnippets 🧡for our #berkeleybash last month. . Here’s a carrot-ginger soup I made topped with charmoula( more ginger, cilantro, lime) & a dollop of creme fraiche & crushed pumpkin seeds... . The best part of Instagram is this community. Everyone brought a piece of them collectively which made my heart feel so happy 😊. Thank you to all our sponsors tagged in the last few photos. . . I’ll be sharing more soon about how we threw this party together on a budget, keeping the menu & our house safe from our allergens & tips for throwing your own #friendsgiving . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #howiholiday #foodandwine #foodallergyfamily #foodblogfeed #thekitchen #bombesquad #thebakefeed #thecookfeed #soup #inseasonnow #farmtotable #f52grams #momprenuer #throwbackthursday #imsomartha #mycommontable #storyofmytable
Instagram post 2169791921189722651_1511038710 Can you believe strawberries are still in season here? It’s completely crazy but they are as sweet as ever 🙌 . These whole wheat buttermilk pancakes were my “treat” the day after Halloween when I was tired as heck but needed to slow down & eat! 🥰. My biggest takeaway this year: get involved & ask kindly. I passed out flyers to neighbors about #thetealpumpkinproject & whether that helped or there was more general allergy awareness, I noticed a big shift from last year & more safe treat options for my little girl who was over the moon happy #grateful ❤️🙏 . The pancakes are also topped w/ pom arils, crushed pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds & a thick drizzle of yogurt & @justdatesyrup 👌🏼 . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #thecookfeed #thebakefeed #thekitchn #bombesquad #inseasonnow #ediblesf #tastecooking #eatingwelleats #healthyish #feedingmyfamily #healthybreakfasts #meatlessmonday #wholefoodcooking #seasonalrecipes #imsomartha #refinedsugarfree #foodallergymom #goodmoodfood #foodallergyawareness
Instagram post 2168422865685455560_1511038710 Happy November everyone 🍁🍂 I was so tired from the aftermath of Halloween that I’m in denial that it’s actually November 🤣! Do you feel the same? . . Here’s a salad that I made w/ leftovers, recipe originally inspired from @heidijswanson #nearandfarcookbook . It’s radicchio, arugula, pomegranates, slivered almonds & shaved pecorino romano. Topped with sliced pears. You can sub pumpkin seeds & leave out cheese to make it #dairyfree & #nutfree. It’s dressed with a simple balsalmic vinegar & olive oil dressing. The radicchio always adds a festive touch to any salad. . . I’ll be sharing more holiday inspired meals this month! Hope everyone has a lovely weekend ❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52fall #tastemade #foodblogfeed #bareaders #imsomartha #thanksgiving #onmytable #realsimple #goopmake #feedfeedglutenfree #howiholiday #savmarketreport #bombesquad #pomegranates #mypinterest #thecookfeed #myamazonkitchen #norecipe #getcookingcookbookclub
Instagram post 2166873634634179022_1511038710 Happy Halloween from my two goofballs.. . Thanks to everyone who watched, participated & shared in the #tealpumpkinspotting love 💙 . I was truly touched w/ the photos you all shared especially from friends who participated for the first time this year in #thetealpumpkinproject 💙A special thanks to my co-hosts too( see photo tags). . Hope everyone has a joyful & safe Halloween 👻 🎃. . . #myberkeleykitchen #foodallergy #foodallergyawareness #foodallergyfamily #510families #halloween #kidswithfoodallergy #allergicliving #trickortreat #momlife #eatwelllivewell #peanutfree #nutfree #sesamefree #livefreely #sharetheeverymom #containscourage #foodallergymom
Instagram post 2166191810849247486_1511038710 If you’re looking for a last minute Halloween treat & a SUPER messy activity to do with your kiddos 🤪😬, here are my 🎃 marshmallow cake pops. I made these last year & they were so much fun. #top8free #allergyfriendly.. . To make: take 1/2 cup @enjoylifefoods chocolate chips & melt w/ 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil. Insert cake pop sticks into marshmallows & dip halfway into chocolate . Coat bottoms & sides w/sprinkles. Add 👀 if desired. Place upright; sprinkle side down on a wax lined parchment tray so that the chocolate sets & hardens. Makes about 14 pops. Enjoy! . . . #myberkeleykitchen #halloweenideas #dandiesmarshmallows #enjoylifefoods #eatfreely #halloweentreats #halloween #mypinterest #thebakefeed #nomnom #feedfeed #f52spooky #realsimple #imsomartha #kidstagram #fingerfood #shareyourtable #foodblogfeed #kidapproved #kidstreats #allergyfriendly #nobaketreats #cakepops
Instagram post 2164746768842296765_1511038710 Frozen fruit is a staple in our house. My favorites to keep on hand are berries & cherries... the season is short so it’s nice to dig into the freezer & enjoy them year round in smoothies, nice cream & quick compotes.. . This is my favorite morning berry smoothie made by blending 1 cup cherry w/ a handful of strawberries, 1 tablespoon ground chia, 1 tablespoon almond butter( or sunbutter), 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, splash of maple syrup, coconut water to cover or add until you reach desired consistency. It’s #dairyfree & the color gets me every time ❤️👍🏼 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #mondaymotivation #smoothierecipes #healthybreakfastideas #kidapprovedfood #realfood #realsimple #plantbased #plantstrong #frozenfruit #foodblogfeed #tastingtable #refinedsugarfree #eatingwell #healthyish #eatcolorfully #meatlessmonday
Instagram post 2163301585311263643_1511038710 The other day my little girl asked about the #tealpumpkins 💙.. . So after I explained to her that the whole message behind #thetealpumpkinproject is to celebrate inclusion & safety by offering non -food treats because everyone’s allergies are different & you can be allergic to anything...she stared at me for a few minutes with eyes wide open, grinned & replied but MOM WHAT ABOUT THE CANDY!!!? WE ALWAYS HAVE CANDY! 🤦🏽‍♀️😳😆🙄.. . Food allergies or not, I guess most kids have a one track mind 🤪. So yes, there is always safe candy that we buy and switch out when we go trick or treating but there are also lots of stickers, toys, glow sticks, bubbles, rings, pencils and more.. . Read about how we stay safe on Halloween with #foodallergies & how you can participate in #thetealpumpkinproject. Link in profile👆 Thank you all for tagging #tealpumpkinspotting & sharing your teal pumpkins-keep sharing! . . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #halloween #halloweenideas #kidapproved #refinedsugarfree #foodallergy #foodallergyfamily #allergicliving #sharetheeverymom #momlife #foodallergymom #targetstyle #target #celiackids #celiacdisease #kidswithdiabetes #glutenfree #parentsirl #510families
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