By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor
Some men take their grilling pretty seriously. My husband Scott is definitely one of them. He would, if he could, barbecue everything. We have been loyal owners of both the charcoal and gas Weber barbecues for most of our married life. My husband faithfully cleans them, pampers them and loves accessorizing them. To Scott, grilling on a fine barbecue is like driving a fine car. It is not only about the performance but also about being aesthetically pleasing. Here are three that Scott has put on his wish list.

 
All Purpose Outdoor Grill with Pizza Stone and [...]

By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor
This year I am challenging myself to grow a vegetable garden. I have tried in the past and failed miserably. Having a green thumb is obviously not an inherited trait. I have many fond childhood memories that are all about helping my father in our garden, going out to pick the lettuce for our evening salad, or simply pulling out carrots, beans and sugar peas to munch on.
I want my children to have similar memories and to see firsthand how food is grown. My childhood memories are from living in a small town, in a [...]

By Amie Valpone, Culinary Marketing Consultant & CEO of the gluten-free blog, The Healthy Apple.
Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone….I’ve created this amazing chick pea guacamole that will surely knock your socks off and keep your Cinco de Mayo festivities rollin’…
SMOKED CHICKPEA GUACAMOLE for Cinco de Mayo
Gluten-Free and Vegan

Ingredients
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 Roma tomato, diced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
1/3 cup red onion, chopped
1 Tablespoon lime juice
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Directions
In a large [...]

By Amie Valpone, Culinary Marketing Consultant & CEO of the gluten-free blog, The Healthy Apple.
Here’s a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a cool spring evening. I opted for walnut butter instead of the usually peanut butter because it adds a nutty flavor that pairs perfectly with sesame oil and dried cranberries. You can serve this dish warm or room temperature – either way it’s sure to be a family favorite.
Get those chopsticks ready; this is a perfect dinner for tonight!
WALNUT CRANBERRY PAD THAI
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegetarian

Serves 4
Ingredients
4 Tbsp. walnut butter
1 tsp. honey
1/3 cup San J gluten free [...]

By Jolee Patterson, Contributor – Sharing the Power of Food
Jolee and I have known each other during our days working at the same yoga studio, 12 years ago. She has always been a champion for eating right, exercising regularly and enjoying life. For the last two years I have asked her to share her knowledge of eating healthy with The Succulent Wife readers and I am very happy she finally obliged.
For over 50 years they have told us that we would be healthier if we eat a low-fat diet, stay away from saturated fats and tropical oils, and to eat [...]

By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor

Spring is definitely in the air! And I am sure that I am not the only one thinking about my garden. Since Easter is so early this year, why not fill up those baskets with some cute gardening gifts. The results might just be more satisfying than chocolate!

 
Sunny Side UP Gardens: These egg carton gardens includes everything you need to start your very own garden. Choose from four different themes, Little Bunny Garden, Little Pizza Garden, Kaleidoscope Flower Garden or Little Good Night Garden. Each egg carton garden includes six packets of heirloom seeds, starter [...]

By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor
I love discovering products that make my life easier in the kitchen and with my small kitchen it is imperative that these clever finds take little or no space in my cupboards or drawers. Grilled cheese sandwiches are a quick meal staple in our home and to find something that allows my six year old daughter the ability to make one herself is pure genius.
The Toastabags allows you to make grilled cheese sandwiches in a regular toaster. Just stick the sandwich in the bag and toast to your liking. The grilled cheese comes out perfectly [...]

By Anne-Marie Kovacs, Chief Wife
Big salad eater? Like to watch what you eat and like to choose the healthy and lowest calorie alternatives? That’s me. If you’re anything like me on those fronts, I think you’re going to like this: the flavor-infused oils by Dean Jacobs. What’s so special about these? Oh, where to start?
First, let’s talk about the properties of the grape seed oil, which the company uses in its flavor infused sprays. You may have noticed that grape seed oil is the new “It” oil. For good reasons: grape seed oil has a light, neutral taste which won’t [...]

By Amie Valpone, Culinary Marketing Consultant & CEO of the gluten-free blog, The Healthy Apple.
Here is a quick and easy cauliflower recipe that’s roasted to perfection- perfect for a breezy March afternoon or a warm April evening.
SAGE BAKED CAULIFLOWER with Honey Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Gluten-Free and Vegetarian

Ingredients
1 large organic cauliflower, cut into florets
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 fresh orange
2 Tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. smoked paprika
5 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. orange zest
1/6 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground white pepper
1 cup Greek plain yogurt
1 tsp. honey
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl combine all ingredients, [...]

By Audrey van Petegem, Senior Editor
Although this might not sound very succulent, I was once an avid coupon clipper. But, quite frankly, I got tired of having coupons pile up at the bottom of my purse and getting all ripped and soiled and the whole thing just became too much of a hassle.
Now, before you mention that there are accessories to organize coupons, you should know that I also had a coupon folder to help organize but when I changed purses, it did not always find its way into the one I was using. By the time the coupon folder [...]