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 eating a non-glutenous version of the favorite ... Continue reading...
Kahlua Mousse
Mmmmm. Thats all I have to say about this divine (& naturally gluten-free) dessert. Ingredients: 2 egg yolks 2 Tbsp Kahlua liqueur 1/4 cup sugar 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate 1/4 cup butter 2 Tbsp Kahlua liqueur 2 egg whites 1 1/2 tsp sugar 1 cup whipping cream garnish Directions: Beat egg yolks and 2 Tbsp Kahlua ... Continue reading...
Sourcing GF Recipes
Honestly? I only have 5 or 6 gluten free cookbooks. Most of the time I modify my own pre-GF recipes. I like them better. I think my Mom must have spoiled us for boring food. We grew up on things like stroganof, ala king, home made caesar salad, and for special occasions Chile Rellenos! YUM. Come to think of it, I ought to post that ... Continue reading...
Dear Strawberries: Timmy’s Vs. Starbucks
Q: Which one is better: Tim Horton's or Starbucks? A: Starbucks naturally. ;) If you are asking about contamination and a cafe, the answer is nearly the same. Tim Horton's website declares none of their beverages or products to be gluten free. Starbucks does not BAKE their own stuff there. They essentially make beverages and stock ... Continue reading...
The best Lasagne!
Ummm. This ain't exactly Weight-watcher approved. But it is delice!2 cups scramble-fried ground beef 1 jar Prima Vera pasta sauce1 can stewed tomatoes3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese12 lasagne noodles, cooked per package directions (I use Tinkyada Brown Rice Lasagne Noodles)In a bowl, stir first 3 ... Continue reading...
GF Diet & Weight Watchers
Hello friends, We are embarking on a new path in our diets. Both hubby and I need to loose a few pounds. Me a few more than he, but who's counting? So he has joined weight watchers at work, and is eating on the flex plan - that is the points one. This is an excellent challenge to us to keep moving forward on our plan of eating ... Continue reading...