Gluten – ugh.Eggs – sometimes, ugh.Dairy – sometimes, ugh too.Digestion is hard these days. I used to believe that my digestive difficulties only won over in the USA. I’ve had no problem noshing on freshly baked bread in France and Italy, fresh cheeses, and even garlic. I was looking forward to that opportunity again when…
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Hoorah! I had the opportunity to bake another birthday cake.The theme: six years old, loves dogs and sweets.And, gluten-free and dairy-free.Done, done, and done.Surprise Vanilla Skittles Cake.I love my life and I love my people. Honestly, there’s not much of a special recipe here. Just go to town and enjoy yourself, immensely.Baking is therapeutic. It’s…
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“Can you bake Laura a gluten-free cheesecake?” “Yes, of course! Today?” “Is that possible?” “Well, maybe for tomorrow 😌 Apple Spice for the fall season or apricot? “Apple Spice.” “Done.” My love language – FOOD. Gluten-Free Spiced Apple Butter Cheesecake Gluten-Free Spiced Apple Butter Cheesecake Crust:8 Tbs. grass-fed better, melted14 oz. gluten-free cinnamon brown sugar…
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I’m often asked how I come up with all my unique recipes and flavor combinations.I don’t really have a canned response, or a general response at all.I don’t really know.OTHER than the fact that my mind is constantly racing, creating, cooking, and shopping…particularly in shavasana. I like to dream. I can taste, see, smell, and…
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Vinegar is a surprisingly common ingredient in baked goods, considering that it has such a sharp flavor. But as an acid, vinegar is often included in cake and cookie batters to react with baking soda and start the chemical reaction needed to produce carbon dioxide and give those batters a lift as they bake.Vinegar also causes liquid to evaporate more quickly…
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Well, we all get a kick out making others smile, right?Yes, the smile is a gift for them, but it’s also just a little party favor for us too.I used to play a game where my goal was to make sure everyone with whom I came it contact each day walked away from my presence…
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Did you know that M&M Mars has recently debuted their “Nutella” version of the classic candy?That’s right – not peanut, not almond, not even peanut butter – THIS time the candy coated goodness is filled with chocolate hazelnut cream!!! YUM! And, YOU too can create some gluten-free Nutella M&Ms to share – or not to…
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I’ve never been a huge fan of butterscotch – per se. It has always been a little too sickly sweet and rudely rich for my princess palate. However, I had a “butterscotch dream” recently (details upon inquiry) and figured I’d better get baking in the kitchen! Thus, for my gluten-free babes: Gluten Free Chocolate Chip…
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Remember I said when you run across Meyer lemons at the market, buy them, run home, and bake whatever you can with these gems. I wasn’t lying. In this neck of the woods, we cherish these golden orbs with all our hearts when they rarely appear. So, cherish the fruit, and cherish these Gluten-Free Meyer…
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Yes, vegan.Yes, gluten-free.Yes, dessert.Yes, no-bake.Yes, delicious. Melt in your mouth, all consuming, orgasmic, phantasmagorically (not really, but I love that word and wanted to use it!) wonderful: Vegan Lemon Cashew Cloud Bites. They really are like heavenly little clouds on the palate. Yes, you did die and and go to heaven with one sweet orb….
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