Whether you eat dairy-free out of choice or necessity, you’ll find different substitutes out there based on what you’re making. I cook and bake gluten and dairy-free for my family and I. While I refer to the substitutions as dairy-free, it’s actually casein that we’re avoiding. Casein is the protein found in milk that many […]
You Get Much More Than Lemonade With This Cookbook
Buy the book from Amazon here The name “The Lemonade Cookbook” might lead one to believe that the cookbook is about making lemonade. If you are not from the Los Angeles/Southern California region, you might actually think this. However, those from the area are probably more familiar with the cafeteria style eatery that features fresh, […]
Gluten-Free Rolled Sugar Cookies
Whether or not you are a kid, a rolled sugar cookie in some fun shape with colored sprinkles always seems fun. Rolled sugar cookies can be made any time during the year. Don’t be intimidated when you those fancy looking pre-made cookies in the store; this recipe is easy and delicious (and might even taste […]
Freedom Foods Gluten Free Cereal Giveaway
–> Thank you to Freedom Foods for providing complimentary samples for my review. From the “land down under” comes a healthful, tasty product line free from many of the most common allergens, including gluten, dairy and nuts. Freedom Foods is warmly welcomed into my kitchen not only because of the absence of gluten and dairy, […]
San Francisco Gluten-Free Allergen-Free Expo Finds and Goodies
If you didn’t have a chance to make it to the Gluten-Free Allergen-Free Expo this past weekend (Jan 25/26, 2014), here’s a quick review of some of the new (and “old”) products and companies that are hitting the market. This is just a no-brainer. If you haven’t been to Zest Bakery in San Carlos and […]
All But Gluten™ Review
A plate of gluten-free goodies I brought to an event; easy for me and truly gluten-free for those that need it Thank you to All But Gluten™ for providing complimentary samples for my review. For the gluten-free crowd, a new product line is emerging from Weston Bakeries Limited that promises to “rekindle your love of […]
Gluten-Free Italian Knot Cookies and a little about GF living
Italian Knot Cookies and Pie Crust Thumbprints (a happy mistake) Every year I feel like I take on a new challenge in my gluten-free kitchen. This holiday season it was Italian knot cookies. Just the smell of these brings back memories of being in Aunt Mary’s kitchen in Long Island or getting cookies from one […]
Bob’s Red Mill Review
Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill for providing complimentary samples for my review. Since beginning my gluten-free journey roughly six years ago now, Bob has been a good, supportive “friend” along the way. And while I don’t know the founder of Bob’s Red Mill very well (I did meet him though), I can attest to […]
Gluten-free Dairy-free Eggnog Pancakes
When I wrote my book, I wanted to be able to add variations and more information about the recipes. That is what this blog is all about! This morning, I was craving some pancakes. I had Rice Dream eggnog in the fridge and decided to use that instead of my regular almond milk in the […]
Gluten-Free Falafel
The gf falafel mixture before adding flour I’m embarrassed that I don’t have that beautiful, focused in the foreground-blurry in the background photo of my completed falafel. We got so caught up in the making/eating, we forgot! I promise they looked just like what you would expect; crispy brown on the outside and greenish-flecked on […]
