Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Gluten-Free Fair
Come join me for a great opportunity to check out many new gluten-free products. The Denver Celiac Sprue Association will be hosting a wonderful Gluten-Free Fair this Sunday August 29th. The Fair will be held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Golden, Colorado from 1-4 pm. You will be able to sample your way through many new gluten-free items. It is a fun afternoon to share with friends and family. Of course I will be there with my cookbook, so I am looking forward to seeing all of you!
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Back To School Snacks
Well, it is that time again, time to head back to school. Most parents find it difficult to be creative with school lunches and snacks, but it can be especially challenging when you have a gluten-free child. Try not to look at this as one more chore on your list, but more of an adventure you can go on with your child. I think it is a great idea to take your kids to the store and let them really explore the options. Try not to rush them. There are new gluten-free products available all of the time, so let them search for new options. Most kids are far more likely to actually eat the food they pack for school if they get to choose their food. I find this even more important when you have children who are restricted with their diet in one way or another.
This can be the perfect time to invite your kids into the kitchen and let them get creative with their food, no matter how young they are. Kids of all ages can help make a fruit salad, which can be much more interesting to eat than apple slices. The fruit choices are endless at this time of year, with vibrant colors and different textures. It is easy to make a large fruit salad and divide it up into single serving containers for the week. A quick splash of lemon juice will keep your fruit bright and fresh.
Yogurt is great, but can get expensive to buy in individual containers. An easy solution is to buy a large container of vanilla yogurt and divide it up. Fresh or frozen fruit can be added to make any flavor of yogurt desired. To make this snack even more fun, include a small container of gluten-free granola to add just before eating.
Wraps can be very fun and very individual. Start with a gluten-free tortilla and add anything from thinly sliced veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, avacodos, etc.), a protein (left over chicken, turkey, beef, sliced hard boiled egg, cheese, etc.), and a spread (hummus, quacamole, mustard, mayo). You get the idea, let your kids have fun with it.
I have always found that my kids need a little protein in their afternoon snack. They seem to function far better as they start their homework if they have had a little protein. So, I will leave you with one more great option. Buckwheat is high in protein along with many other valuable nutrients to help the mind and body function well. My cookbook offers many wonderful muffins, breads as well as granola bars, that make great snacks.
I wish you all a great school year, full of fun, laughter, learning and Delicious food!
This can be the perfect time to invite your kids into the kitchen and let them get creative with their food, no matter how young they are. Kids of all ages can help make a fruit salad, which can be much more interesting to eat than apple slices. The fruit choices are endless at this time of year, with vibrant colors and different textures. It is easy to make a large fruit salad and divide it up into single serving containers for the week. A quick splash of lemon juice will keep your fruit bright and fresh.
Yogurt is great, but can get expensive to buy in individual containers. An easy solution is to buy a large container of vanilla yogurt and divide it up. Fresh or frozen fruit can be added to make any flavor of yogurt desired. To make this snack even more fun, include a small container of gluten-free granola to add just before eating.
Wraps can be very fun and very individual. Start with a gluten-free tortilla and add anything from thinly sliced veggies (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, avacodos, etc.), a protein (left over chicken, turkey, beef, sliced hard boiled egg, cheese, etc.), and a spread (hummus, quacamole, mustard, mayo). You get the idea, let your kids have fun with it.
I have always found that my kids need a little protein in their afternoon snack. They seem to function far better as they start their homework if they have had a little protein. So, I will leave you with one more great option. Buckwheat is high in protein along with many other valuable nutrients to help the mind and body function well. My cookbook offers many wonderful muffins, breads as well as granola bars, that make great snacks.
I wish you all a great school year, full of fun, laughter, learning and Delicious food!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Starting the New Year
The new year brings opportunities for cleaning out the cobwebs and starting fresh. I have often thought that my mind felt like it was filled with cobwebs before living a gluten-free life. I felt like I couldn't think clearly or see the world as clear as I now can. It was as if I lived in a hazy fog. Everyday took so much energy to just get through the day, let alone enjoy it.
I have once again been reminded of that feeling as I spent the holidays with a family member. She was diagnosed with a gluten allergy just after Thanksgiving. I had already given her my cookbook, so she at least had somewhere to start. She immediately took on the challenge during such a difficult time of year. Her body has completely transformed in just these few weeks. Her headaches and rashes are gone. Her skin is shiny,clear and glowing. She wakes up so much happier and excited about her day. She doesn't have any of the food cravings that she used to. She has even started to loose weight, which she has struggled with for years. She said it was so much easier than she thought it would be. She is so happy that she was almost giddy as we talked about the changes that have happened. The cobwebs have definitely been swept out! She is a completely different person and is going to have a fantastic new year!
Wether you have just learned that you have a gluten intollerance or had a hard time following a gluten-free diet during the holidays, this is your time to clear out the cobwebs. I wish you all a fresh, clean and healthy start to the new year.
Now go get busy sweeping out those cobwebs!
I have once again been reminded of that feeling as I spent the holidays with a family member. She was diagnosed with a gluten allergy just after Thanksgiving. I had already given her my cookbook, so she at least had somewhere to start. She immediately took on the challenge during such a difficult time of year. Her body has completely transformed in just these few weeks. Her headaches and rashes are gone. Her skin is shiny,clear and glowing. She wakes up so much happier and excited about her day. She doesn't have any of the food cravings that she used to. She has even started to loose weight, which she has struggled with for years. She said it was so much easier than she thought it would be. She is so happy that she was almost giddy as we talked about the changes that have happened. The cobwebs have definitely been swept out! She is a completely different person and is going to have a fantastic new year!
Wether you have just learned that you have a gluten intollerance or had a hard time following a gluten-free diet during the holidays, this is your time to clear out the cobwebs. I wish you all a fresh, clean and healthy start to the new year.
Now go get busy sweeping out those cobwebs!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Gluten-Free Cookie Demonstration
This time of year we spend many days in the kitchen baking family favorites to share with our loved ones. Baking fresh bread and rolling out pie dough for Thanksgiving is just the beginning. Soon our ovens will be busy baking batch after batch of holiday cookies!
To get you started I will be giving a cookie demonstration on December 3rd for the Denver CSA Cookie Exchange at the Swedish Medical Hospital. Join me and learn the gingersnap recipe from my new cookbook. After the demonstrations we will share cookies and have a book signing. I can't think of a better way to start off your holiday baking than with a bunch of new recipes in hand.
These gingersnaps also make a delicious crust for cheesecakes. I like to make pumpkin cheesecake for the holidays. Cheesecakes are easy to make ahead of time and always look beautiful. A great tip to keep your cake from cracking is to put a pan of water on the bottom shelf before preheating the oven. This creates enough moisture in your oven to prevent cracking. If your cheesecake does happen to crack, you can always garnish with whip cream and pecans. No one will have any idea and you will have a great dinner party!
Happy Thanksgiving!
To get you started I will be giving a cookie demonstration on December 3rd for the Denver CSA Cookie Exchange at the Swedish Medical Hospital. Join me and learn the gingersnap recipe from my new cookbook. After the demonstrations we will share cookies and have a book signing. I can't think of a better way to start off your holiday baking than with a bunch of new recipes in hand.
These gingersnaps also make a delicious crust for cheesecakes. I like to make pumpkin cheesecake for the holidays. Cheesecakes are easy to make ahead of time and always look beautiful. A great tip to keep your cake from cracking is to put a pan of water on the bottom shelf before preheating the oven. This creates enough moisture in your oven to prevent cracking. If your cheesecake does happen to crack, you can always garnish with whip cream and pecans. No one will have any idea and you will have a great dinner party!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
New Gluten-Free cookbook now available!
Delicious Gluten-Free Baking
with Buckwheat Flour
by Michelle Brewster
DELICIOUS is irresistible! You will keep coming back for more of these gluten-free, wheat-free and yeast-free baked goods.
Each recipe uses gluten-free buckwheat flour, which is a very healthy and nutritious alternative to other gluten-free flours. Recipes are quick and easy to follow using basic pantry ingredients.
Each baked good turns out beautifully without needing to add guar or xanthan gum. The recipes look, feel and taste so much like they were made with wheat flour that you will be proud to serve them to all of your guests.
To learn more about my new cookbook, see my website at: http://delicious-gluten-free.com/
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