Melina Malone, a food and travel writer, is the founder of Seasonal Craving. She is also a health coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She has been featured in numerous media outlets, including the AP Wire and MSN.
I'm so glad you stopped by. A bit about me... I received my health coaching certification from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2020. I am also a busy mom and wife, juggling practices, homework, and dinner time.
My husband Jim and I have three children aged 20, 18, and 16, and one super cute pup, named Cooper. 🐶 I graduated from Harvard University with a Master's in Technology in Education in 2003. This blog is about how I married my love of healthy eating and my background in technology.
My eating philosophy is pretty simple, and I think this is the key to a long and healthy relationship with food: eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and some healthy fats. Oh yeah, and don't deprive yourself. If you want a Gluten Free Donut, eat one and move on. Don't beat yourself up about it. I have found over the years that when I avoid all sweets, I binge later on.
About five years ago, I had stomach problems and fatigue, so I met with a holistic nutritionist and decided to try to go gluten free for two weeks. She helped me do an elimination diet, and I realized that gluten was messing with me. Luckily, I do not have celiac disease, and I can tolerate some now and then. I know there are a lot of people out there who are on special diets, and that's why I label everything gluten free, paleo, whole 30, and dairy free.This blog started as a way for me to share my gluten free recipes when it was not easy to cook gluten free. Although I no longer have to eat strictly gluten free, I help my clients follow a gluten free diet if that has been recommended by a doctor.
Gluten Free Resources
- How To Go Gluten Free for Beginners
- Gluten Free Food List
- Gluten Free Meal Plan
- Ultimate List of Gluten Free Blogs
- 20 Best Gluten Free Products at Trader Joe's
- 100 Gluten Free Lunch Ideas for Kids
Associated Press Travel and Food Articles
Solo Travel Skyrockets for 2024 - Here’s What You Should Know
The Caribbean Is 2024's Top Travel Trend for Sun, Culture, and Romance
93% of Americans Ready to Splurge on Winter Travel This Year
How To Get the Cheapest Flights for Summer 2024
The Top 3 Travel Destinations To Visit in 2024
Extreme Tourism: Pushing Boundaries in Pursuit of Thrilling Adventures
Enjoy Sun and Scenery at The Most Beautiful Beaches in The Country
MSN Travel Articles
Mexican Magic on a Budget: Discovering Affordable Charms Across Mexico
The Worst Time to Visit the Caribbean and When You Should Go
Seasonal Craving has been featured in...
- US Culture and Syle Today
- SCNow
- MSN
- Bob's Red Mill
- MeatHacker
- Institute for Integrative Nutrition
- The Daily Meal
- Napa Valley Register
- Buzzfeed
- Greatist
- Business Herald Online
- Country Living
- Brit +Co
- feedfeed
- Wausau Pilot and Review
- Highland News-Sun
- 94.5 The Answer
- The Facts
- Sight Magazine
Brands I Have Worked With
- Bob's Red Mill
- Campbell's Soup
- Foster Farms
- Cavit Wines
- Sonoma-Cutrer
- Eggland's Best
- Woodbridge Wines
- Bonne Maman
- Beaujolais Wine
- Celestial Seasonings
- Vinho Verde Wines
Let's Connect!
I love hearing from readers so drop me a line at [email protected] or join us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, FlipBoard, Muck Rack and Instagram. Tell me about your kitchen successes and failures!
Laura Plumb says
Hi Melina, Boston, Nantucket, Cockapoos and food blogging - looks like we have a few things in common. Thanks to FBP for the connection. Appreciate your enthusiasm and generous spirit.
Melina Malone says
Thanks Laura, so glad to see you here!
Amy says
Hello neighbor!! So glad to have found your blog!
Melina @ Seasonal Craving says
Thanks Amy, nice to meet you too!
Amy says
I made your pumpkin soup recipe and it was delicious! Thank you.
Melina Malone says
Thanks for letting me know!
Melina Kantor says
I made your blackberry banana bread (gf) and it was great.
These is an error in the recipe on seasonalcravinging.com as in step 6 it refers to adding chocolate chips.
Corrynn says
Quick question about your Gluten Fre Zucchini Bread: Your recipe calls for Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Flour, but doesn’t call for xanthum Gum. When I searched for that flour, I could only find Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour — and on the package that flour notes to add Xanthum gum, which I did and it turned out fine, but I’d prefer not to use xanthum gum if I can avoid it. Can you clarify which flour you use that doesn’t require xanthum gum? (Note that I realize BRM has a 1:1 GF baking flour that includes xanthum bum, but as I said I’d prefer to avoid the xanthum gum entirely).
Thanks!
thomas says
i have a cooking utensil question. I want to spatchcock a chicken and i need a good pair of kitchen shears do you have a good manufacturer.?
Melina Malone says
Hi there, I just use the OXO Good Grips Multi-Purpose ones from Amazon and they work great. I make sure the kids don't use them to cut other things. 🙂
Melina Kelley says
My name is Melina Kelley. I am a single mother, and I have 4 children that I raised alone. When the marriage ended, I had 7 year old twins, a son that was 5 and my daughter was 3 years old. .They are all adults and 1 of my sons is a veteran. I never thought about being gluten free, when I was cooking for my family. Now, my kids are grown and II am older and would like to learn about gluten free. Thank you for your response. Have a good day...