Happy Nowruz!

October 18, 2025

Millet Bread Loaf (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Oil-free, Refined Sugar-Free, WFPB)

Oil-Free | Refined Sugar-Free | Whole-Food Plant-Based Looking for the easiest gluten-free bread that’s also vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and made with whole ingredients? You’re in the right place. This Millet Flour Loaf Bread is soft, sliceable, and incredibly simple to make—no kneading, no gums, and no strange ingredients required! When I saw a video for this bread on YouTube, I just had to try it! I'm so glad I did. Perfect for sandwiches, toast, or slathered with your favorite nut butter, this recipe is a game-changer for gluten-free and whole food plant-based eaters. 🌾 Why Millet Flour? Millet is an ancient grain that’s naturally gluten-free, mild in flavor, and packed with nutrients like magnesium, iron, and fiber. It also happens to make a fantastic flour for baking when used correctly—giving you a tender crumb without the dense texture common in many gluten-free loaves. ✅ What Makes This Bread Special? 100% Gluten-Free – Made entirely with mille...

Happy New Year to all you Persians out there!

This is our Haft-sin (7S - 7 symbolic items).

I dyed the eggs with onion skins. Amazing how regular onions can produce such a beautiful red colour! Just boil the skins from cooking onions (I guess I had about 4 cups worth or skins) for 30 minutes. I put the eggs right into the simmering liquid skins and all. I simmered them on medium low for about 10 minutes the turned off the heat. I let them sit overnight. Why not. After I removed and dried them, I rubbed the first few with canola oil to buff them up a bit. Those are the ones on the left. You can see they're slightly shinier.

If you want to learn more about Nowruz or what the items in the Haft Seen represent, go here.