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Lemon Pudding Cakes

Amy — Thu, 02 May 2013 10:00:20 +0000

I’ve been obsessed with lemon lately. Maybe it’s because it’s nearly summer. Or, maybe it’s because I’m pregnant. Regardless, lemon just hits the spot.

Since Nate was born, and especially since he started walking, I have less and less time for baking. There’s always something else that HAS to be done. Washing diapers, picking up toys, folding clothes, scrubbing the high chair. You get it, right? The list is never ending.

When I do have time to be creative in the kitchen, it’s usually when I’m making dinner. And, dinner isn’t my favorite thing to make. Joe looked at me one night and said, “Honey, I know you’d rather be baking but you’ve got Nate to feed and we’ve got another one on the way. You’re a great cook. Just enjoy it.”

I’ve been working on that. And, I do enjoy it much more than I used to.

But, gosh, it doesn’t compare to the joy I get from whipping up dessert, or even a fresh loaf of bread.

So, I stayed up way too late getting these lemon pudding cakes just right. I wanted something sweet-tart, creamy, and light. In my mind, I’d envisioned something you could eat at the end of a summer cookout that would fit the dessert bill without leaving you weighed down. You know, the kind of dessert that has you begging for just one more bite.
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Mother’s Day Desserts

Amy — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:00:48 +0000

With Mother’s Day just two days away I thought I’d share some desserts that will definitely be appreciated by all the guests at your celebration, including the moms!

It’s going to be my first Mother’s Day as an mom and honestly I’m looking forward to a laid back day with my two favorite guys. I would be lying if I said that I’m going to cook up something spectacular. I’m not. It’ll just be the three of us and Joe will agree that we would both rather get some rest.

Regardless of how you choose to celebrate this Mother’s Day, I’m sending special wishes to all moms for their constant love, care-taking, and selfless giving. And, for all of my mommy friends (you know who you are!) who have nurtured me through the transition to new Mommyhood, I send you very special love. Thank you for helping me to be the best mom I can be for Nate.

Chocolate Strawberry Layer Cake

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Berry Recipes that Scream Summer!

Amy — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:00:43 +0000

Berries are nature’s perfect dessert and mark the beginning of summer for me.

This time of year I always start craving the fresh berries I haven’t had for months – strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries. They’re perfect plain, in a parfait with Greek yogurt, baked in a cobbler, or topping off a bowl of homemade vanilla ice cream.

Whether you eat berries all year long or wait until they’re at their seasonal peak, here are some of my favorite berry recipes to help you celebrate the warm months ahead.

Fresh Fruit Tart with Pastry Cream

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Grain-Free Orange Cake & Nutritional Content of Gluten-Free Flours

Amy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:00:00 +0000

If you read my blog regularly, you know I don’t do a lot of almond flour baking. I love it. It’s delicious, moist, and fun to play around with. And, it has some health benefits too.

But, I’m not going to tell you it’s the only high (higher) protein flour out there. It’s not.

And, I have to be honest. It’s quite calorie and fat dense. Yes, it’s low in carbs. So, if you’re a low-carber (and I’m not) then it might be a great option for you.

Our bodies need carbs, though. I’m not talking about refined, simple carbs. I’m talking about healthier complex carbs – fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans. They help with energy, brain function, add fiber to our diets which assists digestion, and help our bodies digest other nutrients.

Enough of my babbling about our bodies and carbs. Let’s look at the flour facts.

Almond Flour

1/4 cup contains:
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Pear & Blackberry Crisp (Gluten-Free on TV!)

Amy — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 03:39:29 +0000

I was on Good Day Texas yesterday morning (Channel 4 in Dallas) sharing about the Gluten & Allergen-Free Expo, which is this weekend, and one of my favorite fruit crisps made with quinoa flakes.

Details about this weekend’s Expo are at the bottom of this post.

The entire Good Day staff was lovely – and they loved my food. Their producer raved about my Pear & Blackberry Crisp. Whenever someone who’s not gluten-free enjoys my cooking it warms my heart.

Watch the TV spot and look for the baby bump – it’s plain as day and darn cute! Baby Green has grown so much that my chef coat won’t button at the bottom any more.

(Note: If you’re reading this in an email or RSS feed, you might need to click through to SimplySugarAndGlutenFree.com to see the video!)

Gluten-Free Desserts: MyFoxDFW.com

Make sure to hop over to Fox 4 News and get the recipe for my gluten-free, refined sugar-free Pear & Blackberry Crisp. I think it’ll become a favorite in your home.

The Gluten & Allergen-Free Expo

If you’re in Dallas or anywhere close, stop by The Gluten & Allergen-Free Expo this weekend. Here are the details:

October 1 & 2 from 10 am – 4 pm
Westin Park Central by 635 & 75
Over 90 vendors who will be sampling their gluten-free foods
Classes and demonstrations throughout the day in the Vendor Fair included with admission
More information – GFAFExpo.com

I hope to see you there!

Much love,

Amy