Unlike my previous post on natural sugar substitutes in baking, this post is more a discussion of some of the zero or low calorie sugar substitutes currently on the market that can assist with your dietary goals. There are two modes of thought when it comes to eliminating sugar from one’s diet: doing it for…
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Food Facts: Are You Gluten-Sensitive? 11 Great Wheat Substitutions Where You Won’t Miss A Thing
First off, I’m betting a lot of people you know have been climbing on the Gluten-Free bandwagon lately. It may even be you! But, what does it all even *mean*? What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in many grains that is responsible for helping bread products hold their shape as they expand. Think…
Back to Basics: Measuring versus Weighing your ingredients
Show of hands, please: have you ever tried to take a recipe that goes by weight and tried to convert it into cups, or vice versa? Did that recipe work out for you or did it leave something to be desired? If it was a success, then HOORAY for you! Gold star on the fridge by…
Meyer Lemons: Summer’s Promise in Winter
If anyone has been reading my blog for more than a year, you will know that I go positively loony when Meyer lemons become available in the stores again. These little jewel-like drops of citrus sunshine remind me every year that, as crappy a winter as we may be having in this part of the…
Food Facts: Are You Lactose-Intolerant? Substitutions for 10 Dairy Products That Really Work
I don’t know about you, but while I love milk and dairy products, they certainly don’t love me. Or more accurately, my body doesn’t love me when I consume dairy products, and it lets me know in no uncertain terms when I’ve had too much, usually in spectacularly unpleasant ways. What can I say? Lactose…
Food Facts: Say NUTS to Nut Allergies! 11 Great Substitutions Where You Won’t Miss a Thing
Story time! Once upon a time many years ago, I was cadging a ride home from a friend after a week-long vacation with a number of mutual friends. It was a long drive, and the day was hot, so I thought to do something nice to sustain us on our journey and brought along some…
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