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Do you ever make a recipe and expect one thing to happen and something else completely delicious takes place? That was the case with this blueberry coffee cake from my friend, Kim, at Welcoming Kitchen.
I read through the recipe and thought that when the blueberries baked, they’d release lots of juice and soak the crust. I also expected to the topping to have a soft texture. Instead, the blueberries retained their juice and the topping was almost granola like. The crust has a perfect crumb. Each bite was made up of a graham-cracker flavored cake, warm, juicy blueberries, and a really satisfying granola crunch. Like I said, an unexpected but mouthwatering result.
I love Kim’s book, Welcoming Kitchen. I actually preordered a copy from Amazon before it was even released. Her allergen-free point of view makes it easy to cook for anyone. In some ways Kim and I have a very similar style. Her recipes are gluten-free, simple to make, and don’t require any hard-to-find ingredients. The biggest difference is that Kim does use white sugar and I don’t. I’ve found that I can successfully use powdered palm sugar as a one-to-one substitution. Her recipes are vegan, too. Love that plant-based goodness!
She uses oat flour in her recipes. If you can’t find it in stores, Kim tells you how to make it yourself. This is what I did and fell in love with the way the freshly-ground oats enhanced the final dish. I wouldn’t have agreed with it before but there is a big difference grinding your own flour. I might finally buy a grain mill. (You don’t need one for Kim’s recipes…I’m just amazed at the difference!)
For those of you who love nutritional information, Kim’s book has a breakdown for each recipe. Her co-author, Megan Hart, is a nutritionist so you can rest assured that they’re accurate.
Some of the dishes you’ll find in Kim’s book include:
- Spinach & Cherry Tomato Risotto
- Jerk Portabello Mushrooms
- Polenta Pizza Crust (yum!)
- Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
- Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Coconut Sorbet
Kim has offered an copy of her book to one SS&GF reader. All you have to do is leave a comment below. But, first, you must check out her Blueberry Crumble Cake. And, if you can’t wait to see if you won the book by all means order a copy!
A not-too-sweet, antioxident packed coffee cake that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a late afternoon snack. Slightly adapted from Welcoming Kitchen by Kim Lutz and Megan Hart.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free oat flour
- 1/4 cup potato starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup canola oil, divided
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 teaspoons plus 1/2 cup powdered coconut palm sugar, divided
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8-inch square pan.
- In a medium bowl, combing oat flour, potato starch, salt, baking soda, and xanthan gum.
- In a separate bowl, combine applesauce with baking powder. Add vanilla and 1/2 cup canola oil. Mix dry mixture into wet mixture.
- Spread mixture into oiled pan. Bake 20 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine blueberries with 2 teaspoons sugar.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, oats, and remaining 1/4 cup canola oil.
- Raise oven temperature to 400 degrees F.
- Spread blueberries over cake. Spread oat mixture over blueberries.
- Bake 35 - 40 minutes, or until the topping is lightly golden. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Kim & Megan's original recipe uses white sugar instead of powdered coconut palm sugar. To make powdered coconut palm sugar, whirl 1 cup of coconut palm sugar with one tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot.
Give Away Guidelines
UPDATE: Contest Closed June 7, 2012 – Congrats to Andrea M of Joy.Full.
To enter, just leave a comment below!
Other entry options:
Give-away ends on Thursday, June 7th at 11:59 pm CST.
Give Away Number Two
Kim is also giving a copy of my book away on site. Hop on over and enter that give away, too!
Kristi
posted on June 1, 2012 at 8:43 am
Would love to win this book!! Thank you for the recipe and the giveaway chance!
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SherriS.
posted on June 1, 2012 at 8:45 am
I confess I haven’t tried oat flour yet either but will have to try this recipe! Thanks Amy for sharing this (and the tip about powdered palm sugar) – and the chance to win this cookbook. It sounds great!
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Tracy
posted on June 1, 2012 at 8:50 am
Looks yummy! and I don’t see any eggs in the recipe, woohoo! I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance to win! Tracy
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Amy
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:03 am
That cake looks delicious! I’d love to win the cookbook so much I liked it on Facebook, too!
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Rachel Macor
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:06 am
I am new to the gluten-free world…I just had to go gluten-free last November due to illness. Thank you for being willing to give away one of your books!!
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Ronnda Stapleton
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:09 am
This cookbook looks amazing! My spatulas are crossed =)
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theresa
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:10 am
already like ss&gf and am a follower on twitter. Love this recipe. Blueberries are just so spectacular. the hard part for me is actually getting them from the container to the recipe without eating them all. I would love to see the other recipes in this amazing book.
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Leesa Love
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:33 am
Yum! With my husband and I have multiple but different food allergies, it makes cooking a bit of a challenge. I hope to win this book!
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rebecca
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:47 am
Liked your Facebook page
the book sounds amazing!
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Megan
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:48 am
Looks delightful!
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Tara
posted on June 1, 2012 at 9:48 am
HI! I’m starting a program in Santa Barbara with our school districts on educating parents on how to cook for their children , and other family members,who have allergies and sensitivities, especially gluten. I LOVE cooking this way and am so excited to be able to serve in this capacity. I’m also excited to be showcasing and promoting all the wonderful cooks I’ve met over the years. I’ll be promoting you by referencing your recipes and book. I’d love to add this book to my selection!
xox
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Jen
posted on June 1, 2012 at 10:34 am
Pick me! Pick me! I’m vegan and allergic to wheat, so this book was made for me!
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Michelle Myers
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:02 am
Looks good! The book would be wonderful to have!
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Briana
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:14 am
Looks super yummy! Thanks!
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Karen
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:24 am
Love your recipes and your book would be absolutely a God-send. Hope I can win!
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Polly
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:44 am
As a type I diabetic, I’m always looking for healthy low (or no) sugar alternatives – this looks great!
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Katrina
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:48 am
I am going to try this recipe this weekend. Looks like a beautiful book full of recipes that I would use. I would love to own a copy of it.
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Kate
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:51 am
never too many g/f and sugar free cookbooks!
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Melissa Barrett
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:56 am
This recipe looks amazing. Would love to have a copy of the book
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Melissa Barrett
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:57 am
I follow you on FB!
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Elaine Locke
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:58 am
I would love to win a copy of the cookbook!
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Beth @ In Search Of...
posted on June 1, 2012 at 11:59 am
That looks amazing, and may be the perfect dessert for Father’s Day!
I have been making my own oat flour for a few years. It’s so easy! I use it a lot in pizza crust and it gives a great texture.
I’d love to win the book, too!
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Alyssa @ Queen of Quinoa
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I love all things blueberry!! This recipe sounds awesome and Kim is such a great cook, I know it will be delicious (especially with coconut sugar). I would love to win a copy of her book too
xo Alyssa
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Alyssa @ Queen of Quinoa
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I of course follow you on Facebook!
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Alyssa @ Queen of Quinoa
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:04 pm
And also on Twitter
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Amy B
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:06 pm
I am in search of flavorful food with satisfying texture. Could you be the one? This crumble looks wonderful….I will me making this tomorrow!
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Claudia
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:17 pm
This cake looks amazing! I’d love to win a copy of the book
Thanks!
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Linda
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:22 pm
This looks wonderful, and a new flour option to use!
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Peggy
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Ooh, by the time I got to the Coconut Sorbet I knew I had to have this cookbook!
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Briita N
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Looks yummy, I love berries!
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Briita N
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I like simply sugar and gluten free on facebook
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stephanie
posted on June 1, 2012 at 12:52 pm
Looks delicious!
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Kathleen Johnson
posted on June 1, 2012 at 1:19 pm
This looks very good and healthy. My 11 year old son is celiac and I am always looking for bakery items for him.
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Pam
posted on June 1, 2012 at 1:47 pm
YES PLEASE! WooHoo! Cannot wait to try out the blueberry crumble cake!
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Ellen Rogers
posted on June 1, 2012 at 2:16 pm
I would love to win this cookbook! Looking for healthy recipes and it looks like this book is gonna be great!
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Sherri
posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Oh, my goodness! I absolutely LOVE Kim’s recipes! I’m jumping up and down because I’m so giddy! LOL I follow her blog (just like yours, Amy) and I’ve tried a couple of her muffin recipes. I have to say, they are to die for! I would LOVE to win her cookbook!
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Sherri
posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:35 pm
I like SS & GF on Facebook. My name is Sherri Shelton White.
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Sherri
posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:36 pm
I follow you on Twitter. My Twitter handle is BearWithMS.
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Kimberly LaFrano
posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Would LOVE this cookbook!!! Finally figured out why I have been so sick with tummy troubles for the past 30-something years….I’m gluten intollerant!!!…And I have NO CLUE how to BE gluten free
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Amy
posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Im so new to GF living and would love the book to help me get going!
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Debbi Does Dinner Healthy
posted on June 1, 2012 at 5:07 pm
The blueberry crumble sounds awesome! The book sounds right up my alley, I love having the nutritional stats!
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Erin
posted on June 1, 2012 at 5:08 pm
That cake looks delicious! I could go for a slice right now
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Eileen
posted on June 1, 2012 at 6:03 pm
This crumble sounds so good. I love that it has the nutritional info as well.
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Susan
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:09 pm
Love your recipes! I make something new every weekend! It’s so exciting and so good for you at the same time.
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Amanda
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:27 pm
The cookbook looks amazing! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
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Nancy
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Can’t wait until my Blueberries are ripe! Must Go to store and buy blueberries this weekend to try this recipe! Thanks for the yummy looking recipe!
Nancy
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Cindy W.
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:40 pm
This dessert looks wonderful. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Jodi
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:50 pm
I am always looking for tasty recipes for my lifestyle. My friends are always amazed when I serve them tasty treats that are gluten and sf; they just cannot believe that they are healthy! This site meets my wants and needs, and then some!
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janel
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I wouldlove to win!
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janel
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:52 pm
I already like you on Facebook and would love to win!
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Adrienne @ Whole New Mom
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Entering
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Adrienne @ Whole New Mom
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:56 pm
Like you on FB.
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Adrienne @ Whole New Mom
posted on June 1, 2012 at 7:57 pm
I follow you on Twitter.
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Rachel
posted on June 1, 2012 at 8:42 pm
I am (literally!) baking this right now and it’s already impressive. Can’t wait for the morning.
I would love to see the rest of the cookbook!
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Kammie
posted on June 1, 2012 at 10:01 pm
Looks awesome. Curious about the book!
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Kammie
posted on June 1, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Followed on twitter (xokammie)
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Kammie
posted on June 1, 2012 at 10:02 pm
LIced you on FB
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Gina P
posted on June 1, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Looks like a fabulous recipe! Can’t wait to try it!
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Janis
posted on June 2, 2012 at 12:16 am
This recipe sounds really delicious! Thanks for sharing it.
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Lisa
posted on June 2, 2012 at 12:17 am
Sounds like a delicious cook book! Hope I can try some of the recipes.
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Andrea M
posted on June 2, 2012 at 12:48 am
Please sign me up – thanks so much!
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Andrea M
posted on June 2, 2012 at 12:49 am
ps do you ever convert recipes using gluten recipes? I would love to see the possibilities for this one – looks amazing!
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Cara
posted on June 2, 2012 at 6:36 am
Sounds yummy! Thanks for the giveaway!
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Stephanie
posted on June 2, 2012 at 6:46 am
I’ve been wanting to add more vegetarian meals for our family, and I’ve had my eye on this cookbook. I love her choice for flours, which helps with my GF diet. I have lots of other food sensitivities, and I get so many recipes from both of your sites.
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Katrina (GF Gidget)
posted on June 2, 2012 at 11:20 am
You had me at blueberries! Seriously though, that cookbook sounds fantastic!
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Sandra
posted on June 2, 2012 at 11:29 am
Would love to win this cookbook.
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Keegan
posted on June 2, 2012 at 12:42 pm
Delicious! Love blueberry season!!!
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Saundra
posted on June 2, 2012 at 1:58 pm
This cookbook looks great! Off to buy some blueberries!!
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Jessica B
posted on June 2, 2012 at 3:05 pm
Would love to win this cookbook.
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Jessica B
posted on June 2, 2012 at 3:08 pm
I liked you on facebook.
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Linda
posted on June 2, 2012 at 4:10 pm
If Amy endorses the Welcoming Kitchen cookbook, it has to be a good one. Also, read all of the positive reviews on Amazon.com and found them quite interesting. Have everything but enough blueberries to try this scrumptuous sounding Blueberry Crumble Cake. Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win the give-away.
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jessica w
posted on June 2, 2012 at 6:57 pm
that recipe looks wonderful
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jessica w
posted on June 2, 2012 at 6:57 pm
I Like Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free on Facebook
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jessica w
posted on June 2, 2012 at 6:58 pm
I Follow Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free on Twitter
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Michelle
posted on June 2, 2012 at 7:35 pm
This cookbook sounds great, I’m trying to do as much gluten free as possible.
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Theresa
posted on June 2, 2012 at 8:57 pm
I love anything with blueberrie. I’ ll have to make this soon. I would love to win this cookbook. Thanks for the chance.
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Denise C.
posted on June 2, 2012 at 9:50 pm
Just kiscovered your site. I’m enjoying browsing through it. Love the blueberry recipe & will definitely try it.
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kellie@foodtoglow
posted on June 3, 2012 at 6:42 am
I’m a coconut palm sugar convert too and I find that it makes a lovely caramelly addition without the pesky insulin spike. And like you I grind my own oat flour, but just in a clean spice grinder. It seems to get it milled down well enough to blend in with the other flours, enhancing the flavour, moisture-retention, fibre and also keeping quality of the baked treat. I usually add about 50 g into most baked goods. But then again, I do live in Scotland. Hoping the contest is open to us foreigner!
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RuthAnn
posted on June 3, 2012 at 10:33 am
That Blueberry Crumble Cake looks yummy! Can’t wait to make it! Thanks for offering the recipe and the chance to win a copy of her cookbook. =)
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jessica
posted on June 3, 2012 at 6:16 pm
This looks amazing!! Would love this book for sure.
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marisa smurthwaite
posted on June 3, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Delish!!! I’d love to have it. Thanks!
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Lydia
posted on June 3, 2012 at 11:38 pm
i’m gluten free & vegan, i would like to win kim’s cookbook! thank you! lydia
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InTolerant Chef
posted on June 4, 2012 at 4:31 am
I love it when a recipe surprises me like that! Sounds delicious indeed!
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KarenW
posted on June 4, 2012 at 3:14 pm
This looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
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Kate@ eatrecyclerepeat
posted on June 4, 2012 at 5:13 pm
This looks like a fantastic book for experimenting with healthy treats!
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Andrea
posted on June 4, 2012 at 6:48 pm
This recipe looks delicious – I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the opportunity to win the cookbook.
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Debbie
posted on June 4, 2012 at 10:07 pm
New to a gluten free lifestyle, I would love to win this book! I am in a place where I can;t get enough information. So much to learn! But I am beginning to feel so much better… The cake looks delightful and I will definitely give it a try.
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katherine d
posted on June 5, 2012 at 8:47 am
great giveaway – hope i win!
katherinedibello (at) gmail (dot) com
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Carol
posted on June 5, 2012 at 10:59 am
This looks AWESOME! Local blueberries will be in season within the month, and I cannot wait to try this.
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Andrea
posted on June 5, 2012 at 12:03 pm
I would LOVE this book. Thank you for the opportunity and for posting so many awesome recipes.
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Heather
posted on June 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm
This looks so yummy!! And I’m sure all recipes in the Welcoming Kitchen cookbook are wonderful
Thanks for this opportunity to win it!
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DS
posted on June 6, 2012 at 11:22 am
I can’t wait to make this, it looks so good. Especially using the fresh picked blueberries we get in the summer. Love to have the book!!!!
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Emily Elizabeth
posted on June 6, 2012 at 2:03 pm
I love that this is gluten free and vegan and uses natural sugars. It’s also awesome that you can use fresh or frozen blueberries! I look forward to making this. I just ordered some Barley-Free Vanilla Nut Teeccino Herbal Coffee from Amazon (so excited!) so this would go perfectly with it!
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Cara
posted on June 6, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Kim is such a lovely person and I’d love a copy of her book!
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Christa
posted on June 6, 2012 at 6:23 pm
Our church has brunch together on almost a weekly basis, so I’ve been trying out all kinds of new recipes. I like to make something that my preschooler will like, so he has something yummy and gluten-free to eat. He loves blueberries, and this cake looks amazing! I’m looking forward to making it soon!
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Lynda Bond
posted on June 7, 2012 at 12:56 am
I would live to win!
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Staci A
posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:37 am
I would love to see what else is in her book!
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Staci A
posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:38 am
I’m a Facebook fan.
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Staci A
posted on June 7, 2012 at 8:38 am
And I follow @mommastacia. Thanks!
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Olena
posted on June 7, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Would like to get this book!!!!!!
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Michelle
posted on June 7, 2012 at 2:31 pm
I’m new to this gluten-free eating and i’m needing help/ideas. I have Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Would love to have help and ideas in cooking. I used to be such a good cook, but now I feel that’s all been taken away. I’m glad that there are blogs and web sites for cooking in new ways. Thank you!
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Crystal
posted on June 7, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Liked on FB
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Crystal
posted on June 7, 2012 at 3:44 pm
follow on twitter!
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Nikki V
posted on June 8, 2012 at 6:51 am
This recipe looks great. Thanks for sharing!
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Olivia
posted on June 10, 2012 at 2:01 pm
So fast and easy! Thank you!
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Cindy
posted on June 18, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Looks to good not to try, thanks C
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DebSP
posted on May 10, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Looks wonderful! Please recommend substitute for oat flour… Even the GF oats “disagree” with this celiac chick! Thx!
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