You might be surprised when you start looking for the flours and gluten-free ingredients needed to make gluten-free breads and treats. It is very possible that the grocery store you go to already has a gluten-free section for baking and will contain many if not all of the ingredients called for in the recipes I…
The following is a list of gluten-free flours and additional ingredients that I use when baking gluten-free breads, muffins or desserts. I personally have used Bette Hagman’s books to learn the process of creating gluten-free breads that taste just as good as regular wheat products. I like what she says about gluten-free baking: “don’t believe…
In my recipe, Creamy Butternut Squash Soup, I describe cooking butternut squash by placing it in the oven at 350 F face down in a little water for about 45-50 minutes. After it is cooked, it is super easy to just scoop out the butternut squash. I usually prefer the “bake” method because it is…
Something I consider and play with when I am preparing a meal is how to make it visually appealing. This is where the artist in me comes out as I think about the colors and shapes of the vegetables, herbs and other ingredients that will make up the “work of art.” When you think about…
Life happens and inevitably, there will be days when you go to the store and you find out that a few of the items on the shopping list were simply not available at the store you went to. It is usually pretty rare that main ingredients aren’t available at more stores – they are usually…
Many recipes that I create often have some type of marinade in it which can be used on the meat or seafood the night before, or as little as 15 minutes before you cook your meal. It does make the dish tastier the longer the marinade time, but you also have to adjust the recipes…
When we are learning anything new – such as learning to cook – it is easy to get caught in the belief that you have to make a recipe perfect the first time you try it. However, making “mistakes” is inevitable when you’re learning anything new. I think “learning experiences” is a better name for…
While some people try to stay away from foods that are high in fat, there are many foods that contain healthy fats. These fats are actually necessary for optimal bodily functions. Coconut milk, coconut oil and other coconut products fall under the category as “healthy fats.” However, make sure to buy the whole milk variety…
I personally find that cooking and shopping is much easier when I have basic ingredients on hand, and only need to shop for the extra things weekly. I have compiled a list of items that I use regularly when I cook and which I consider to be the staples of the kitchen cabinet. You will…
From 2001 to 2002, I studied Classical Five Element Acupuncture at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture in Louisville, Colorado. I was truly fascinated by this intricate and beautiful system of healing and preventative medicine. What particularly interested me was the deeper emotional and spiritual levels that were an intricate part of the healing…
