Gluten Free [Cooking School]

This may be a long story, but I found it so interesting that I’m going to share. There. You’ve been forewarned.

After the incredibly busy time in my life that I will not refer to by name for another nine months or so, I got back on a strict gluten free diet. I expected most of the tummy symptoms that I was having would clear up relatively quickly and I was excited about feeling good again. After a few days the stomach cramps were gone, but other symptoms were still proving to be a challenge (This is a food blog, I’m trying not to be too specific!). After a few more days, I was beginning to get worried. After 3 weeks…well I called and made an appointment with an allergist. Continue Reading »

I wasn’t going to do a menu for this week, but decided I had nothing better to do while finishing off a slice of gluten free Dutch Apple Pie. Yum =)   So without further ado, here’s my menu:

Monday: Spinach Enchiladas and Southwest Black Bean Salad with Baked Spiced Goat Cheese that I didn’t make last week

Tuesday: Pizza - I made an extra crust Saturday night and I doubt we’ll be able to wait any longer than this to use it. Continue Reading »

My husband’s family encouraged reading at the dinner table, and John still likes to bring whatever book he’s reading to supper. I have not quite adjusted to this since my mother wouldn’t even allow my books into the kitchen. (or I would have had my nose in a book 24 hours a day). Since I still feel somewhat guilty about reading at the table, I usually compromise and flip though one of my cookbooks.

Tonight I grabbed a cookbook that I haven’t used in a while Betty Crocker’s Best Chicken Cookbook.  If you’ve been reading this blog a while, you’ll quickly realize why we don’t use it: we don’t eat chicken.  Continue Reading »

To my feed and email readers: Come visit the blog!

I’ve been making some changes to the blog over the past few weeks and I’d love for you to come check it out:

• There’s a new header showcasing my Roasted Asparagus
• I’ve changed the blog colors and I’m really loving the new look
• Towards the top of the page there is a tab taking you to my Amazon Shop. (If you go to Amazon through my shop or any other Amazon links on my page, I receive a commission on any items you purchase. Those commissions support the work I do here on the blog, and are much appreciated!)
• Also, there is a new tab called “Subscribe” that tells you about all of the free ways that you can receive updates from Gluten Free [Cooking School]
• And I’ve finally updated the Lessons Index and Recipe Index. I hadn’t done that since December, so be sure to check it out.
• The Blogher Ads in the right sidebar have been there for a while, but if you haven’t looked at them closely, take the time do so. There is always an ad at the top with links to other Blogher bloggers below. I have found a lot of great blogs by clicking through those links.

Next on my to do list is to: Continue Reading »

Are you looking for recipes for a special gluten-free Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch? Give these recipes a try:

"Light and Fluffy Gluten Free Biscuits"
"Gluten Free Banana Nut Pancakes"
"Gluten Free Spiced Apple Pancakes"
"Mushroom & Broccoli Quiche Recipe"