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How Much Does Shortening Weigh
Originally posted August 4, 2014 Did you know that a half cup of shortening does not weigh the same as a half cup of butter? I didn’t! Since going dairy-free, I tend to rely on shortening more and more for baking. Measuring it in a measuring cup can be messy as the cup gets…
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How to Start a Gluten Free Diet
Originally posted July 9, 2014 as “10 Tips for Starting a Gluten-Free Diet” If you don’t know my story, I’ll try telling it briefly. If you know me, you probably know that being brief is difficult for me. In 2007, when my daughter was diagnosed with what we thought was a gluten sensitivity for her…
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10 Things You May Not Know about Celiac Disease
Originally posted May 1, 2014 May is Celiac Disease Awareness month. You probably hear a lot about celiac disease but how much do you know? Do you think gluten-free is blown out of proportion? Are some people eating this way as a fad? Maybe. But the reality is not many people understand what celiac…
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Dairy Free Cooking Tips and Substitutions
Originally posted March 7, 2014 (that’s when the photo was taken!) 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…
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Amy’s Gluten Free Flour Blend
Originally posted November 15, 2013 When I started my adventure in gluten-free baking, one thing that stressed me out was the amount of flours in a recipe. It was so off-putting, sometimes I did not want to bake. I was soon rescued by a friend, Amy Andrews of Ripe Wine and Food, who gave me her recipe…
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How to Plan and Cook a Gluten-Free Holiday Meal
Originally posted November 12, 2013 Whether you are planning one or two dishes or a whole meal for the holidays, it’s always nice to have some extra tips. Here is my quick guide to planning and creating a delicious meal that happens to be gluten-free (with dairy and egg-free variations). As I always says,…
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The Warm Kitchen: A Book is Born!
Originally Posted October 9, 2013 I have the pleasure to announce the birth of…my cookbook, The Warm Kitchen! I have two children and I remember how I felt during pregnancy, labor and birth. In the beginning I was enthusiastic but of course, it felt very long and drawn out. When my water broke with my…
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Gluten Free Muffin Tips
Whether you make your own gluten-free flour mix or buy one, it’s easy to make really tasty muffins. You just need a fool-proof recipe! I’ve been making gluten-free muffins since about 2007, when my daughter was first diagnosed with a gluten and dairy sensitivity. I put my best foot forward and figured out the perfect combination…
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Gluten Free Halloween Party ideas
Originally posted October 11, 2011 If you have ever been in a social situation and can’t have the food around the buffet table, whether it’s related to allergies, religion, or weight loss, it can be quite difficult. What if it was the other way around? Imagine arriving and being able to eat everything! I…
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Simple Chicken Broth Recipe
Originally published on August 28, 2010 Often, when I see chef’s on TV saying, “Oh, just make homemade chicken broth; it’s so easy”, I think, do they have soccer games, birthday parties, and laundry to do? But every once in a while, like after I have a rotisserie chicken, I will make my own…