Absolutely, Positively, Delicious Lemon Squares April 26, 2009

Well, the other day I looking outside, and spring was just beginnning to start. The trees have that fuzzy green look, and the tulips are starting to sprout. But the first thing I thought of when spring came to mind was lemon squares. That sweet, lemony, cool treat that everyone just loves, including me. So I ran to my kitchen, pulled out the tried and true GF lemon square recipe, and baked away. What came out were delicious, mouthwatering lemon squares that taste and look just like the real thing. On this post you get to see some of my incredibly amazing photography (not really, just a pic of the treat on my kitchen counter…) But they really are THAT GOOD. And, of course the recipe comes from my favorite cookbook, “Gluten Free Baking Classics” which you can buy at www.amazon.com. Here’s the recipe-enjoy!

Crust

1 cup brown rice flour mix (recipe at bottom) 1 teaspoon xanthan gum 5 tablespoons butter ¼ cup granulated sugar Baking spray

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 8–inch square baking pan.
2. Put flour, xanthan gum, butter, and sugar in bowl of electric mixer. Mix on low speed until crumbly. Press into bottom of baking pan.
3. Bake in center of oven for 15 minutes.

Lemon Filling

3 large eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoons brown rice flour mix (recipe at bottom) ½ teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons lemon rind ½ teaspoon pure lemon extract

1. Beat eggs in large bowl of electric mixer at high speed until foamy. Add sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, lemon juice, lemon rind, and lemon extract. Beat until well blended. Pour onto partially baked crust.
2. Bake in center of oven for 20 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack. Cut into 16 squares or triangles; remove from baking pan onto serving plate. Sift powdered sugar over the tops.

 

Brown Rice Flour Mix:

2 cups brown rice flour

2/3 cup potato starch (not potato flour)

1/3 cup tapioca flour

 

Recipe Courtesy of “Gluten Free Baking Classics”–© 2002 by Claudia Pillow and Annalise Roberts

Celiac Teens Takes over Twitter! (well, not really…) April 20, 2009

No, I don’t live under a rock. I have heard of twitter, and I know basically what it is about-microblogging. So yesterday I decided to jump on the bandwagon and going the twittering, tweeting community. The more I tinkered around on the site, the more  I liked it. The account I created was just for celiacteens only, so it will be a great way to give updates on what I am seeing, hearing, and tasting gluten-free on the go. So, if you are a twitter member, go to the sidebar and click “follow me on twitter” or if you aren’t the twittering type, I have a widget where you can still see my updates without being a member. I’m going to be adding a lot more media, tech, and sweet features to the site, so stay tuned in!

XOXO,

Juliet

The Best (baking) Cookbook Ever! March 22, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I got this cookbook for my mom for Christmas, even though she hates to bake. Why, do you ask? Well, even though she hates to bake, she loves to eat baked goods. Since we are both Celiac, we have to go the exxtra mile when it comes to baked goods, and I am the main baker in the house. Before this cookbook, I usually searched online for some gluten free cookie/bar recipie, and it was always a tossup whether it would work or not. This book got great reviews, and after using it heavily, I must say that it is THE best gluten free baking cookbook. None of the recipies taste gritty, grainy, powdery, hard, or anything. They taste just like you remember. I just remember sitting down at my kitchen table and biting into my first brownie from this book, and it was like I was eating gluten again, I even felt a little guilty Anyways, the recipies in this book range from eclairs, french bread, crepes, cookies, brownies, lemon bars, anything delicious you can think of, all gluten free. My favorite recipies so far in this book would have to be the brownies, chocolate chip cookies, coconut cake, and flourless chocolate cake. All of them are exceptionally delicous. This book is great for a gift, or just to treat yourself You can get it at this link, and I would highly recommend it. Now get baking!

XOXO,

Juliet

CookiesCookiesCookies!!! November 2, 2008

New favorite food alert. I found these at my local TJs, and it was love. I ran home, baked half the batch in about 20 minutes, and tried them. They were perfect. Not too peanut butter-y, not too sweet, just right. My heart rejoiced as I packed them for my lunch tomorrow. But as I ate them at school, I had another great idea. After I came home, I made the rest of the box and melted chocolate to put on top. Even better. My new favorite snack. These are perf for after school or in lunches, or just as a grab-and-go cookie. Trader Joe’s has a ton of gluten free snacks (yay!), so if you live near one, check it out. If you aren’t sure, check out their locations. Happy Eating!

XO,

Juliet

 

P.S. These are found in the FROZEN foods section

SO BUSY!!! July 8, 2008

Wow. It has been an entire MONTH since I did my last post. And boy, do I feel bad! I have been to 3 camps, and I have been the busiest I have ever been in my life. But, as of today I will try to make as many posts as possible, because I’ve missed doing it. Can’t wait to catch up!

XO,

Juliet

Welcome! May 7, 2008

Welcome to my blog! I can’t wait to show you how fun and easy celiac life can be.  Keep checking back to see new recipes, tips, tricks, and just plain fun. Leave some comments, I’d love to hear from you. Thanks for checking in!

XO,

Juliet