I came up with this idea via my other blog, Trail Cooking. I have looked over my recipes dating back to 2004 (and some even earlier) and considering what I could change and adapt to better fit my current way of life. The blog has seen a lot of recipes being added this past year… Continue reading DIY Pantry Staples: Dry Cream of Mushroom Soup
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Book Review: The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook
The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook: 125 Delicious Recipes from Amaranth to Quinoa to Wild Rice has over 4o recipes that are vegan or have vegan variations, and many more that are vegetarian friendly. But that isn't what makes the book, rather the whole grains section on how to buy, store and cook the grains… Continue reading Book Review: The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbook
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
With 3 boys in the house, I bake a lot. And cupcakes work well. Portion control, they can serve themselves, and a tidy package all in one. These worked wonderfully because a certain Teen didn't realize they had fruit in them. Ha. I used my hand made strawberry jam for the filling, it is nearly pure fruit. Which… Continue reading Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Making Coconut Butter & Maple Macaroons
A long time ago I made weekly batches of macaroons for my Dad. They were not like these though! Wonder if he'd have liked them? Maybe....he wasn't a very adventurous eater though. Before the days of gluten-free becoming the norm, he had seen a Chinese Medicine Doctor who took him off potential issue foods. That had to have… Continue reading Making Coconut Butter & Maple Macaroons