Two rules for converting a baking recipe to its gluten-free counterpart.

These bars look so good and will be perfect made with leftover cranberries.  When looking for recipes to make with gluten free ingredients, there are two rules of thumb: 1.  Most of the ingredients are naturally gluten free 2.  The recipe doesn't rely on the gluten-ous texture of the ... Continue reading...

Peach Upside Down Cake – EASY version!

I'm in love people.  I swear it.  A regular gluten free mix.  I mean super-regular.  Betty Crocker regular gluten free cake mix!  To die for.  This recipe will knock your socks off and that of your company.  Don't even tell them that its gluten free - they'll be dying for your recipe! Peach ... Continue reading...

5 tips for making gluten free cake trifle

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Gluten free cakes can taste better than their gluten counterparts, but there is some special care required if you'd like to use them for a typical layered trifle, like this easy recipe.  Because of the nature of gluten free baked goods, try these tips and your guests will never know that they're ... Continue reading...

How to Preserve Pumpkin & Squash

Thank you to Carrie, my local-real-home-grown-slow-natural foodie friend for these instructions. I have a huge tub of sweet pumpkin mush for my next pie!   This is the perfect time to buy out your local market of their squash and pumpkins and freeze the mush for yummy baking! How To Pre-heat ... Continue reading...

Baked Apples – Kids in the Kitchen!

So my daughter (9yrs old) has taken to baking (aka making a gigantic mess) in the kitchen.   And, with a lack of chocolate chips, cocoa powder, maple syrup, cream cheese, and half a dozen spices, what's a girl to do? We went for baked apples - in the microwave. Per apple: 1.  Cut in half, ... Continue reading...

Perfect Baking Powder Biscuits!

Edited Oct/ 09 to be even BETTER (if you can believe it!) This is an oldie but a goodie. And one of my favorites. Ingredients: 3 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup buttermilk milk (1 tsp lemon juice & enough milk to make 1/2 cup) 1 Tbsp vanilla 1/2 cup vegetable shortening 2 cups [cref 86 ... Continue reading...