I'm gluten intolerant and so are my daughters. And honestly, traveling can be a bit of a pain with this difficulty. Fortunately, a lot of packages will list what common allergens they contain. But still... it would be easier if I could eat anything! 

It felt like heaven when we went to a place called, Muu Yogurt (a total hole in the wall, but apparently very popular as all the tables were filled), and bought yuca bread and yogurt. The yuca bread is so delicious. My friend, Brooke, made it for us in Texas right before we came to Ecuador. It's $0.20 for one piece. And, it's something I can make when I get home. I found a recipe! Yuca bread is made from tapioca flour, cheese, eggs and milk.

I love making homemade popsicles for my family. They're inexpensive and I know what's going in them. These chocolate popsicles are divine. Recipe---->

Chocolate Popsicles:

• 1 can coconut milk
• 1/8 water kefir
• 1/4-1/3 cocoa powder
• 1/4-1/3 maple syrup

Combine the coconut milk and kefir water. Let sit, loosely covered with a towel, on the counter for 12-24 hours. Whisk in the cocoa powder and the maple syrup. Pour into molds.

You can also make ice cream. For ice cream, I double the recipe and then use my ice cream maker to freeze it. It is so good! It's creamy and a little bit tangy because it's cultured. We all really enjoy these. Just one more reason to brew your own water kefir.