In today’s video I’m answering a reader’s questions about her new stoneware loaf pan. Like many of you, Connie had given up on gluten free baking, but she is ready to give it another try. She even has the dry ingredients for the bread mixed and ready to go. Her last question is how to …
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Gluten free bread machines – they seem like the solution to everything. You can use it to whip up a loaf of gluten free bread while you sleep and it takes all of the confusion and mystery out of gluten free bread. It sounds like a wonderful dream, but in reality, the choosing of a …
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This post is going to be about masa harina and how to use it in a gluten free diet. But first I have a story. When we first started traveling full-time we spent several months in the Hill Country northwest of San Antonio. We were in a small town – so small that the grocery …
Orange juice, whether squeezed straight off the grove tree, or from vitamin added concentrate, is extremely healthy and provides a wide array of everything that both children and adults need. Without any additives, a glass of orange juice will provide you with sugar, the obvious vitamin C, thiamin, niacin, calcium (which most people do not …
No it is not. Unless labeled specifically as such, the majority of commercial brands of potato bread are not actually gluten-free. Potato bread is usually just regular wheat bread–with a portion of the wheat flour that has been replaced with potato flour, potato flakes, or mashed potatoes. Many gluten-free breads do contain a measure of …
It is possible to have a healthy, flavorful, gluten free cheesecake. Many either make a “crustless” cheesecake (with ingredients low in fat, carbohydrates, calories per serving), or are contain a crust composed of crushed almonds and fruit flavored topping–with fruit and cream options beneath the surface. Cheesecake recipes emphasize either high protein, low fat, fat …
Mustard is one of the most popular condiments around. With its zippy flavor and range of options from very mild to spicy, it is a welcomed flavor addition to many meals. Its low calorie content and naturally fat-free ingredient list make it even more appealing. You can add it, guilt-free, to a sandwich or a …
The short answer for those wondering if yogurt is gluten-free is yes, and maybe. Simply put, the natural concoction of yogurt is naturally gluten-free. But like so many foods, we generally eat more processed forms of that food. Where Gluten Sneaks Into Your Yogurt Products You’ve probably heard food referred to with the saying that …
Couscous is a great grain that is used in many healthy dishes. It can be eaten alone or it can be paired with chicken and other meats and vegetables. Couscous is not Gluten Free because it is wheat-based. It is possible to purchase Gluten Free Couscous–which is rice or corn based with other nutrients. Couscous …
For those seeking Gluten-Free Peanut Butter, the good news is that Skippy is a Hormel Foods LLC. And, according to Hormel, all Skippy products are made without any Gluten-containing ingredients. Nutrition Facts Skippy Peanut Butter has the basic composition of Fat, Sodium, Carbohydrates, Protein, Mono- and Diglycerides, Minerals (Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Ferric Orthophosphate, Copper …
Almost everyone has a sweet tooth but those who struggle with gluten sensitivities and celiac disease face the challenge of finding gluten-free sweets that taste great. Jello is available in a variety of flavors, and can be used to make more extravagant desserts. These puddings and mixes are also low in fat, available in sugar-free …
Ezekiel Bread is a sprouted grain bread made by the Food For Life company. It is not gluten-free. Ezekiel Bread (and the similar 7 Sprouted Grains Bread) both contain sprouted grains–some of which contain gluten such as barley, spelt, and wheat. Therefore, these breads are not suitable for someone pursuing a gluten-free diet. The Food …
Jello is a common snack that many of us have eaten our entire lives. It obviously is not comprised of many things that we associate with gluten such as wheat, rye or other gluten filled grains, but Kraft, the makers of Jello, do not certify that it is gluten free. Although Jello is not certified …
Gluten is a binder that is found in grain products such as wheat and flour. Since no fruit or vegetable contains any type of grain product, it is very safe to say that the person that chooses to eat a gluten-free diet can eat most any fruit or vegetable–without having to worry much. While tomatoes …
Generally there is no gluten found in any jelly–since the majority of jellies are made with just fruit, sugar, and some other ingredients that do not include any wheat or binders. There are some seasonings and ingredients that may be included in certain types of jellies that may include wheat. The reality is that this …
Corned Beef is Gluten Free, which constitutes beef and salt. It makes no difference if the beef is smoked, as corned beef generally is, and it is still gluten free. The cabbage that as a rule accompanies the Corned Beef is gluten free as well. Nutritional Facts of Corned Beef Three ounces of corned beef …
A kernel of wheat has three different parts: the the endosperm, germ, and the bran. All three of these different parts contain gluten. So, bran is not gluten free. It is wheat-based, and while some varieties of gluten free bran are sold, these have been treated with advanced color-sorting techniques that removes any impurities. The …
Brown rice syrup may or may not be gluten-free, depending on how it has been manufactured. Although brown rice is naturally free of gluten, an enzyme is added to the rice to reduce it to syrup. Some companies use an enzyme derived from barley for this purpose. Barley, like wheat and rye, contains gluten, so …