tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110138012011-12-14T22:06:14.317-05:00Simple recipes will get you started baking gluten free and before you know it you'll be a pro. It's fast, easy and (did I mention?) delicious!Sandranoreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1156461147455860262006-08-24T18:55:00.002-04:002008-08-20T13:37:24.278-04:00

Here's my first video on gluten free baking.Watch me as I make the gluten free flour mix recipe in the last post. It's easy once you see how.I'd really like to hear what you think. Is it useful?Also, just to clarify, my scales can weigh amounts over 2 kilograms/5 pounds. I did the video in one take and a few little misstatements sneaked in! Did you notice I referred to the tapioca starch as

Sandranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1155560536848925562006-08-14T09:01:00.002-04:002008-08-20T12:26:50.271-04:00

Here's the recipe I promised. I use this gluten free flour mix as a substitute for wheat flour in most recipes - 1 cup for 1 cup.Mixing your own gluten free flour really is an easy process, as you'll see when you try it. The second time around of course it's even easier and much faster.Before you start you will need to:Get a reliable set of scales that can weigh at least 2 kilograms or 5 pounds.

Sandranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1155306321502218602006-08-11T10:02:00.000-04:002006-08-11T10:25:21.550-04:00

It has been quite some time since I last posted. The reason is that I have been learning how to create videos and other fun things. Now I know how (or at least I have a glimmer of an idea!) you get the benefit.I have been using one all purpose flour mix for years. It is the basis I use to adjust any recipe that uses wheat flour - I just substitute one cup of my gluten free mix for one cup of

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1116014523099737502005-05-13T17:50:00.000-04:002005-05-13T16:52:27.586-04:00

A couple days ago I felt the need for some real comfort food. You know what I mean - bland, filling, no fancy ingredients, just a plain stick to your ribs meal. Fortunately you can have this kind of food even when you are on a gluten free diet, if you know where to look!I started to dig in my pantry cupboard and found a whole bunch of canned foods I recently bought because they were on sale. I

Sandranoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1112993739708785702005-04-08T19:30:00.000-04:002005-04-08T18:33:40.593-04:00

I really truly believe that the best way, maybe the only way, to stick with a completely gluten free diet is to always have some gluten free food that you like on hand. Now, that may sound too simple, but think about it.What happens if you are starving or you're in a hurry or late or tired or whatever? You convince yourself, "What can it matter if I have just one? I know it's not gluten free but

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1111614906453528082005-03-23T16:55:00.000-05:002005-03-23T17:00:44.580-05:00

What do you do if you see a recipe that sounds good but you're not sure if the ingredients are gluten free?Kraft has made it really easy. They have a list online where each of their products is listed as gluten free or not. They also include whether it is lactose free or Kosher.I find this is a big help.Check out some of your Kraft favorites here:Other companies may also have their product lists

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1110989499639434712005-03-16T12:14:00.000-05:002005-03-16T11:11:39.640-05:00

Starting and staying on a special diet can be a challenge for many reasons.I remember hearing a shopper in the specialty foods grocery aisle saying to her companion, "The more they take out, the higher the price!"I can relate to that.It seems that prepackaged gluten free foods are very expensive. Well, that's often true. On the other hand, so are prepackaged regular foods, although maybe not

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1110223320902756702005-03-07T14:15:00.000-05:002005-03-07T14:56:15.730-05:00

I created this recipe years ago when I was experimenting with new gluten free bread recipes and I really wanted a way to make good use of all the failed experiments. In those days I ate a lot of bread pudding :0)You will notice it has no bread in anymore! That's for two reasons. First, I created a gluten free bread that I like and I use it as my staple (more about that in another post). Second, I

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1109887308023259232005-03-04T16:47:00.000-05:002006-11-17T09:57:16.596-05:00

I promised to give you the cheesecake recipe I use with the Cornflake Pie Crust and here it is.CAUTION: this is so good I have to either invite lots of people over to share or freeze it right away to keep from eating the whole thing at one go. Well, that might be a slight exaggeration but it's not far from the truth.Thank goodness it is a pretty healthy dessert, especially with the light cream

Sandranoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1109801188204518362005-03-02T18:10:00.000-05:002005-03-02T17:08:37.980-05:00

I often feel the need to rationalize satisfying my sweet tooth so I was delighted to read yesterday that the Archives of Internal Medicine, a very reputable medical journal, reported on a new study that showed people with osteoporosis may also have a higher risk of celiac disease, one of the main reasons people eat a gluten free diet."Why would that be good news?" you might ask. Well, they go on

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1109119292706350312005-02-23T10:40:00.000-05:002005-03-04T16:19:45.146-05:00

This cornflake pie crust is super simple. It is a good all purpose replacement for a graham cracker crust. My favorites are lemon meringue pie and cheesecake (more about that later) but it works for any pudding-type pie like butterscotch, chocolate, coconut cream, banana cream. You get the idea.All the ingredients for this recipe are available in the regular grocery store aisles.Just be careful

Sandranoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11013801.post-1109120285957477722005-02-22T23:50:00.000-05:002005-02-22T19:58:05.956-05:00

Blogging seems like a great way to share my favorite gluten free recipes and lots of useful information I've accumulated on adjusting recipes so they look appealing and satisfy my tastebuds. I have been successfully making all kinds of tasty gluten free baked goods for over twenty years mainly motivated by my sweet tooth! I really enjoy baking and the challenge of finding ways to make new recipes

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