Per the request of my sister Heather, this week's "Know Your Food" will be on baking soda and baking powder. I don't necessarily like baking too much, I much prefer to cook (I lack patience for baking!). However, regardless of whether you bake or not, it is still essential that one understands ALL ingredients that are frequently … Continue reading baking soda vs. baking powder
Category: Know Your Food
Understanding Gluten.
Gluten Intolerance. Celiac Disease. Wheat allergy. What exactly does it mean to have Celiac disease, a gluten allergy, or a wheat allergy? What the heck is gluten anyways?! This epidemic hits so close to home for many of us, that it is so important for all of us to know what gluten is. I know … Continue reading Understanding Gluten.
Quinoa.
Quinoa, the new superfood. Lets be honest, we've heard of it, we've wondered what exactly quinoa is, and we're just a little skeptical. I started using Quinoa about 2 years ago. Luis has a Gluten-Intolerance and we eat mostly GF, so quinoa is a must (Unless we wanted to eat rice everyday!). What exactly is Quinoa? Origins: Andean … Continue reading Quinoa.