Monday, 16 July 2012

Gluten Free Endeavours

After much contemplation, I have decided to endeavour the scary world of "gluten-free" and "dairy-free".  This had to begin with a trip to the local Chapters. Of course, I already cheated here when I ordered the "usual" at Starbucks (skinny hazelnut latte with whip). Oh well, I guess I'll start the "dairy-free" part tomorrow...


I hadn't realized how many cookbooks and recipes free of gluten there were. After about an hour, polishing off my latte and nearly giving up the search for my "perfect gluten-free cookbook", I found one that sort of tickled my fancy. Most of the recipes for breads/ muffins/ buns and bagels have this sketchy-sounding ingredient called Xanthum Gum (we'll see about that one), but overall the recipes looked pretty simple and most of all- delicious.


So after reading through many of the recipes and deciphering each of the ingredients- I have decided to venture "muffin baking" first. Albeit, I did make some delicious hummus from the book (with a few added ingredients). I also found an amazing blog called "Pickles and Honey" which has some fantabulous recipes- I'm in the midst of making some roasted chick peas now...


More to follow- surely will report on this muffin making business.