Dear Strawberries: guar gum

Is my child the only one that plays in the sandbox with pretend cakes and guar gum?  Yep, the bubble blower wand became the teaspoon measurer and the sand was guar gum for a spell.  I had to wonder how many other four year olds know what guar gum is?  :) Anyway:  Q: Why is xantham gum so much more expensive than guar gum and can I use the … [Read more...]

**Dear Strawberries** new

Question: Can I substitute brown rice flour for the white rice flour in your recipes? Answer: Yes, brown and white rice flours can be substituted for each other, technically.  But, I have a "but" to this answer.  I haven't found brown rice flour that is fine enough to use in baking (like cookies and cakes), or even quick breads.  I find … [Read more...]