Gluten Free Focaccia Bread Recipe and Bread Mix Flour Blend from Cybele Pascal’s The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook

The Allergen Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal is an excellent cookbook for any person on a gluten free or allergy free diet. The cookbook contains all sorts of recipes from cookies, muffins, cakes, pies (and more) to yeasted baked breads.   In this cookbook Cybele Pascal has created two flour blends—one for her sweet baked goods, and one for her yeasted or savory baked goods. Her...

Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats Allergy-Free & Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery – Cookbook Review

I love cookbooks. So when Debbie Adler, author of Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats Allergy-Free & Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery, sent me a complimentary copy I was thrilled.   Debbie is the owner of Sweet Debbie’s Organic Cupcakes in L.A. If I’m ever in Los Angeles…I’m heading to that bakery for sure!   I like to read cookbooks almost like a novel…from front...

Allergic Living Magazine Spring 2014

The Spring 2014 Allergic Living Magazine is a fascinating read.  I've already received mine and read it cover to cover.  I really enjoyed the Milk Allergy At School article.  The author of the article, Alisa Fleming, notes that "reducing the presence of milk is controversial; it's one of the most revered and protected foods in the American diet." I find that sadly true. Another fascinating...

Too Much Grain? Two Vegetables To Use As Grain Alternatives

How much wheat or gluten free grains do you eat a day?  I imagine it’s more than you realize.  We’ve been ingrained (ha!) to think we need to eat lots and lots of grains.  Even many gluten free people are consuming lots of gluten free grains (unless you are Paleo).  Following doctor’s orders, I had to cut back on grains (gluten free ones) to about 6 ounces a day.  Let me tell you, it...

Baking 101! Tips For Baking Gluten Free and Allergy Friendly Baked Goods

The following post first appeared at Living Without Magazine's blog entitled My Life With Food Allergies where I am a contributor. When someone first learns of a food allergy or intolerance, one is often faced with the daunting task of learning to cook, bake and eat a whole new way.  It is almost like learning a whole new language. Here is a list of 15 tips for baking gluten free and allergy...

Allergic Living Magazine

Allergic Living is a magazine worth reading.  It covers the whole gamut; from seasonal allergies to pet allergies to food allergies.  In their upcoming issue you will find out how dogs can protect young ones from developing allergies as well as find allergy free cookies and bars, super smoothies, green salads, plus so much more.  You can subscribe to the magazine here. While I was not paid for...