For a number of years, I just didn’t have a birthday cake. Finally, I orderd one from a gluten free bakery for my sixtieth birthday. I was thrilled to have my very own birthday cake to add to the celebration! It was a real treat that I hadn’t realized I was missing. The entire family tucked in and shared the excitement with me. The cake honestly added a lot to the occasion and I was grateful to have had it. Upon reflection, a few days later, I had to confess that the cake was heavy and dry. In addition, it had been extremely expensive. I began to wonder if I could create something that would look, taste and have the texture of cakes I had eaten long ago… before my gluten free life style. For the next eighteen months, I did a lot of research and experimenting in my own kitchen. At last, I’m ready to share the results! Continue Reading…
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I hope everyone is having a very Happy Valentine’s Day. For those who are single, I hope you have made a day out of celebrating how much you love yourself, by pampering and otherwise spoiling yourself rotten. I believe that if you can’t completely love yourself, unconditionally, warts and all, you can’t truly love anyone else. So, all you singles out there: take the time to embrace every facet of your being. Celebrate the unique and special person that you are! Continue Reading…
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Posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago. Add a comment
I miss my sweets! I’m not a huge sweet eater, but I do want a small treat after lunch and dinner. It just seems to finish the meal for me. Yesterday, I “settled” for fruit, nuts and yoghurt and while I really enjoy all three, it didn’t seem to solve the problem or satisfy the need. I decided to make some frozen strawberry yoghurt. It turned out really well. It’s in the freezer now hardening. Continue Reading…
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Posted 11 months, 3 weeks ago. Add a comment
I have been introduced to two medical videos about gluten sensitivity and Celiac Disease, that I think are critical for everyone to see. The first was posted on the Celiac Disease- not just a food preference Facebook page. The site is a great resource run by dedicated, caring people who are doing a terrific job of keeping everyone informed. It’s well worth a visit. Although it is based in the UK, people from all over the world belong and post resources pertinent to their part of the world. When I shared this site with my sister and a friend, Heather, I was introduced to yet another resource by Heather. Both were so enlightening that I wanted to share them with all of you. The first video is about 40 minutes long and the second is about 50 minutes. I saw them twice …the second time I took notes! I hope you find them as valuable as I did.
Gluten Sensitivity, Intolerance, Syndrome and Celiac Disease
Gluten Sensitivity for the 21st Century
If you have additional information or sites that you would like me to add, please feel free to send them my way. In my opinion, we can never have too much information!
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Posted 1 year, 5 months ago. Add a comment
This is a recipe that I have adapted from my original to gluten free. It’s one I’ve made, in its traditional form, for my family for decades. I have updated it to reflect my change in lifestyle. There is a focus on organic, gluten free and fresh ingredients in this new recipe. Continue Reading…
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Posted 1 year, 10 months ago. 1 comment