April 29th, 2009 by admin
Latest in the ‘easy gluten free recipes’ series: gluten free gingerbread.
Jamie had ginger flavoured icecream while we were on holiday last week. I was quite surprised, a) that it exited, and b) that he had chosen it, but he informed me that actually it was his most favourite taste in the world and he wished [...]
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April 3rd, 2009 by admin
Next in the ‘easy gluten free recipes’ series: these gluten free biscuits never last long and can be cut any shape the kids like for added interest! Not as quick as some of the other recipes due to the rolling out and cutting stuff, but not too fiddly either (I am getting lazy!)
Gluten Free Baking: Plain [...]
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March 26th, 2009 by admin
Another birthday, another gluten free birthday cake! This time it was my daughter’s. She is not celiac and does not follow a gluten free diet, but her birthday was gluten free anyway because:
a) She’s a kind hearted little person and wanted her brother to join in.
b) All my baking stuff is gluten free and I [...]
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February 1st, 2009 by admin
Of all my easy gluten free recipes, this is probably the one I use most regularly. And it seriously is the easiest in the world. In fact I am teaching my seven year old daughter to make it (thus reducing my baking time - but not by much!) Jamie is also going to learn, when [...]
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November 14th, 2008 by admin
What is xanthan gum and how does it help in gluten free baking? I had never heard of it before Jamie started his gluten free diet: now it is a must-have in my kitchen cupboards.
What does it do?
Xanthan gum is a completely natural vegetarian starch which is fantastic in gluten free baking because it gives [...]
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November 1st, 2008 by admin
“Great Gluten free Baking” is an excellent book which I have used more than any other in our gluten free journey! Easy gluten free recipes with ingredients which generally can be bought from the local supermarket. We love the peanutty squares and lemon drizzle cake especially. When you are baking twice a week [...]
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