If gluten-free is the buzzword of the modern food world, grain-free is its quirky, all or nothing, determined little cousin. Diets, such as Paleo and Primal, have been designed around the idea of eliminating grains (a.k.a. unnecessary calories) from one’s diet. Although it may be another fad, the concept might be worth the consideration. While not all grains are […]
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Starches and binders have the unique ability to hold a lot of liquid, and are valuable when cooking and baking gluten-free. Many starches and binders also act in a similar manner to gluten, and can help to bind the liquids and the flours together, creating a sticky dough, and fluffy (as opposed to crumbly) baking. These starches and binders are […]
Making Homemade Pumpkin Puree is really very simple, and the flavor is worth the effort. It just takes a little time. Choose pumpkins that are characteristically sweet, and have a lot of flesh. While the puree may be primarily used in baking, it can also be incorporated into soups and stews to add thickness and earthy flavor. In fact, save the pumpkin water […]
My son, the Little Foodie, says things like, “this tastes lemony,” and “could you add more vanilla next time, mom?” He has a sharp palate and a strong interest in how his food should look and taste. Not so bad if he helps me make it! Last week he had a special guest come to visit his classroom: a real […]
It’s hot out today. I hadn’t really intended to turn on the oven, but the kids devoured the granola bars I had made for lunches, so I wanted to make something for their lunchboxes. I’ve been playing around with this recipe lately, and it is delicious both with the raisins and the chocolate chips. In this recipe, […]
Before I began eating gluten-free, I loved to bake. Lunchboxes for school and work were filled with regular homemade muffins and cookies, and on weekends, we often indulged fresh-baked bread and sweets. Following a gluten-free lifestyle seemed to mean I would no longer enjoy such indulgences. I tried many recipes and combinations but was not satisfied […]
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