*Recipe* Allergy-Friendly Pizza Crust

I changed the title on this post because I don't want to scare you with the ingredients.  Long story, short: I cannot eat traditional pizza crust anymore and I've searched high and low for a new recipe that the Mr. and I can both agree on.  There have been a lot of icky nights during these experiments!  But, alas, I knew there was an option out there!  I started with breadsticks using nearly the same recipe (which were delish!) but jumped all over the chance to try this as pizza crust.  It did not disappoint.  This is what we had for our Valentine's Day dinner:

Cauliflower Pizza Crust

Ingredients:

1 cup riced, cooked cauliflower

1 cup shredded mozzarella (though I only used about 3/4 cup) 

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. dried oregano

2 cloves minced garlic

1/4 tsp. garlic salt

pizza sauce

shredded cheese for topping

additional toppings of your choice (we used peppers and onions)

Instructions:

Use a food processor (pulse - don't puree it!) or cheese grater to "rice" the cauliflower.  Place the riced cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for approx. 8 minutes, stirring halfway.  Drain some of the moisture after heating to make the crust a little crispier.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  In a medium bowl, stir together cauliflower, egg and mozzarella.  Add spices and stir.  Using your hands, transfer to the cookies sheet and pat out into a 9" round.  Brush with olive oil (or cooking spray) and bake for 15 minutes. 

Remove from oven and add sauce, toppings and additional cheese.  Place back in the oven and bake just until cheese is melted, approx. 3-5 minutes.

THIS DOES NOT TASTE LIKE CAULIFLOWER!!

It's a little difficult to pick up and eat so you might need a fork.  I made two pizzas for the two of us so you may want to at least double the recipe if you're feeding more than one person!  Rumors say that making one large pizza doesn't work as well because the center won't cook as it should.

Enjoy!

Palace of Versailles

We set our alarm - which is a big deal when we're on vacation - to wake up early and grab the train from the Latin Quarter to Versailles.  The Mr. had done this before and was more than willing to trace his steps and show me the beauty of the royal chateau.  Not knowing what to expect, I was more concerned with finding a cup of hot cocoa once we arrived which promptly led to our first and only trip to a McCafe.  #fail

Simply put, Versailles is breathtaking.  We had to stand in an absurdly long line but, once inside, it was bliss.  The interior is unreal and the gardens are made to be frolicked in.  Which we did.  For hours.  Whilst enjoying yet another nutella crepe.  The Mr. was happy to reminisce about his last trip to Versailles which was during the summer months and made the gardens just a bit more enjoyable.  Without further ado, my fave pics:

 The sight upon arrival.

On the outside, looking in.

Finally permitted inside the gates! 

Marble.  'Nuff said. 

Just a regular 'ol bedroom inside the Palace.

The Hall of Mirrors.

More Hall of Mirrors.

I would enjoy this in my own... palace.

Marie Antoinette's bedroom.

Just a glimpse of the ah-mazing gardens.

Frolicking amongst the trees!

Chillin' on the steps.

The best of our self-portraits.